Neil Gordon of Decorating with Fabric has two sessions available for Architectural Offices in the New York Metro Area. In the HSW Sustainable Design approved Session – Going Beyond LEED, Neill addresses the ways of going beyond LEED when it comes to window coverings, drapery, upholstery and fabrics. In this session you will learn about the latest advances in sustainable products and procedures in this burgeoning industry.
Going Beyond LEED
Provider Decorating with Fabric
Program # 352506
Program Going Beyond LEED
Length 1 Hour
Credits 1 HSW Sustainable Design
Description
LEED has become the standard for Sustainable building. Window Coverings plays a significant role in improving the energy efficiency of residential and commercial structures. However, LEED is only the first step. There are ways of going beyond LEED when it comes to window coverings, drapery, upholstery and fabrics. In this session you will learn about the latest advances in sustainable products and procedures in this burgeoning industry.
Learning Objectives
- To understand the various ways that window coverings can improve the energy efficiency of residential and commercial buildings.
- How to specify window coverings that improve solar reflectance and how to increase R values.
- How to go beyond LEED to understand drapery as an insulator for better energy efficiencies.
- To learn about organic and sustainable fabrics, supplies and methods in the fabrication of drapery treatments.
Presentation Format
There is no PowerPoint used for this presentation. A handout is given to the participants to follow along with. Hand held samples of actual drapery products are shown and explained.
A/V Needed
None
Target Audience
Architects, Interior Designers, and Specification Writers and other design professionals in the commercial, retail, residential, hospitality, healthcare, to name a few.
Facilitator Qualifications
Decorating with Fabric serves the commercial and residential markets for over 20 years. The owner Neil Gordon, is well known in the industry and is an expert in drapery and upholstery design and fabrication and installation.
Cost
There is no cost to bring this program to your company or group meeting.
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Communicating Successful Drapery Design
Provider Decorating with Fabric
Program # 041058
Program Communicating Successful Drapery Design
Length 1 Hour
Credits 1
Description
Does drapery design drive you nuts? Are you bombarded with questions because your drapery specs are insufficient? Do your designs end up a disaster, costing you time and money? Well, if you answered yes to any of these questions, then this session is for you. This hands-on session will address design, documentation, and installation of drapery treatments. You will have a better grasp on how to communicate effectively what the client expects to what is fabricated and installed, and you will be able to identify the critical areas with careful planning in order to avoid surprises.
Learning Objectives
- To understand the three step process of successful window covering design, documentation and installation
- To communicate effectively the client’s expectations for successful fabrication and installation
- To identify the critical areas with careful planning in order to avoid surprises
- To feel comfortable in specifying hardware, mechanisms, structural pockets and fabrics
Presentation Format
There is no PowerPoint used for this presentation. A handout is given to the participants to follow along with. Hand held samples of actual drapery products are shown and explained.
A/V Needed
None
Target Audience
Architects, Interior Designers, and Specification Writers and other design professionals in the commercial, retail, residential, hospitality, healthcare, to name a few.
Facilitator Qualifications
Decorating with Fabric serves the commercial and residential markets for over 20 years. The owner Neil Gordon, is well known in the industry and is an expert in drapery and upholstery design and fabrication and installation.
Cost
There is no cost to bring this program to your company or group meeting.