Upcoming Classes September 22nd & 23rd
December 8th Day of Education
8:30 - 9:30 Sustainable Residential Design: Creating Healthier, More Efficient Homes - .1 CEU, SUS
9:40 - 10:40 Globally Inspired, Forward Thinking Kitchen Design that Impacts Sustainability, Safety, and Accessibility #119327 - .1 CEU, HSW
10:50 - 11:50 Exploring Exteriors: The use of ultra-compact surfaces - .1 CEU, HSW
11:50 - 12:30 Lunch provided by Ludowici
12:30 - 1:30 Building Sustainability at Every Step: The Kitchen and Beyond #124451 - .1 CEU, SUS
1:40 - 2:40 Accessibility by Design: Environments That Work for Everyone - .1 CEU, BF
2:50 - 3:50 Avoiding ADA and TAS Violations in Interior Design - .1 CEU, BF
Sustainable Residential Design: Creating Healthier, More Efficient Homes - .1 CEU, SUS
Lisa Barron RID ASID | Dallas Design Group Interiors
This course explores practical strategies for incorporating sustainability into residential interior design. Participants will examine material selection, energy and water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, durability, and responsible product sourcing. The course focuses on creating healthier, more efficient homes while maintaining function, comfort, and aesthetics.
Globally Inspired, Forward Thinking Kitchen Design that Impacts Sustainability, Safety, and Accessibility #119327 - .1 CEU, HSW
Brianne Bowers | Trade Representative Sub-Zero Wolf
This course will take a close look at global influences, including forward-thinking design ideas from abroad that will impact the sustainability, safety, and accessibility of kitchens. It will also discuss innovative kitchen appliances that complement many kitchen styles and will explore several case studies that allowed designers to integrate global influences, wellness, and sustainability into their designs.
Exploring Exteriors: The use of ultra-compact surfaces - .1 CEU, HSW
Ashley Keating | Cosentina City Center Manager Dallas
This course explores ultracompact surfacing for residential and commercial hardscape applications, focusing on its versatility, durability, and aesthetic benefits. Participants will learn about advances in manufacturing, sustainable production strategies, performance attributes, and practical applications through real-world case studies.
Building Sustainability at Every Step: The Kitchen and Beyond #124451 - .1 CEU, SUS
Laura Kelso Miele
Accessibility by Design: Environments That Work for Everyone - .1 CEU, BF
Glen Boudreaux
Accessibility is more than meeting code requirements—it is about creating welcoming, functional spaces for people of all ages and abilities. This seminar explores Universal Design principles that go beyond code compliance to remove barriers and support independence, dignity, safety, and quality of life. Through practical interior and exterior examples, participants will see how inclusive design creates better environments for everyone.
Avoiding ADA and TAS Violations in Interior Design - .1 CEU, BF
Marcela Abadi Rhoads, FAIA Registered Accessibility Specialist #240
The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design require that any new construction or alteration of existing spaces comply with the Standards. Some projects will trigger not only the new element to be compliant but existing path of travel elements as well. These will be explained.
December 9th Day of Education
8:30 - 9:30 Designing for a Lifetime: Aging in Place & Barrier-Free Residential Design - .1 CEU, BF
9:40 - 10:40 Rapidly Renewable Materials for Architects & ID #NS-EKOA-23 - .1 CEU, HSW
10:50 - 11:50 Healthy Spaces: Technology’s Role in Wellness Design - .1 CEU, HSW
12:30 - 1:30 Moisture Management in Tiled Showers - .1 CEU, HSW
1:40 - 2:40 Sustainable Title #125842 - .1 CEU, SUS
2:50 - 3:50 Improving the Learning Environment: Flooring Selection #117280R1-10008 - .1 CEU, HSW
Designing for a Lifetime: Aging in Place & Barrier-Free Residential Design - .1 CEU, BF
This course explores aging-in-place and barrier-free design strategies for creating safe, functional, and attractive residential environments. Participants will examine how thoughtful planning of circulation, kitchens, bathrooms, lighting, flooring, and fixtures can address changing needs and reduce barriers. Residential examples will demonstrate how these principles can be incorporated into new construction and remodeling. The goal is to create adaptable homes that support independence without feeling institutional or overtly accessible.
Rapidly Renewable Materials for Architects & ID #NS-EKOA-23 - .1 CEU, 1 LU HSW
Cassandra Johnson | Sustainability Manager | National Solutions
A composite material is a combination of two (sometimes more) materials with different physical properties that together create a superior performing material, often with specific properties.
Healthy Spaces: Technology’s Role in Wellness Design - .1 CEU, 1 HSW
Danna Vance | DeVance AV Design Home Theater Systems and More
Wellness technology draws inspiration from nature, bringing balance and biophilic principles indoors through everyday technologies that can be seamlessly integrated into our lifestyles. Come learn the many essential ways technology works towards creating well-being in today’s modern homes and places of business.
Moisture Management in Tiled Showers - .1 CEU, HSW
Chelsea Chatham Schluter | Architectural & Design Manager | North Texas & Oklahoma
This seminar compares traditional and modern waterproofing systems for tiled showers, focusing on proper design, installation, common errors, and the benefits of bonded waterproofing technology in preventing leaks and mold.
Sustainable Title #125842 - .1 CEU, SUS
Robert L. Robertson, Jr. | Summer Classics | AR, LA, MS Representative
Teak: Sustainable, Strong, and Stylish
Improving the Learning Environment: Flooring Selection #117280R1-10008 - .1 CEU, HSW
Shawn Holladay | Sales Representative | JJ Flooring
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Texas Association for Interior Design P. O. Box 690867. Houston, TX 77269
Donna Vining, FASID, IIDA, RID, CAPS
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