AIA/CES Registered Provider Program Summary
Provider Decorating with Fabric
Program # 51611
Program An Architect’s Guide to Sustainable Draperies
Length 1 Hour
Credits 1 HSW SD
Description
An in depth look at specifying and designing Sustainable Draperies. This course covers five areas that make up Sustainable Draperies which are: Function, Energy Efficiency, Recyclable Materials, Sustainable Fabrics and Drapery Design.
Learning Objectives
- To understand that function plays a pivotal role in Sustainable Drapery Design. Function comes first before any design decisions are made.
- Energy efficiency of draperies is often misunderstood. The attendee will learn how various drapery treatments can provide effective insulation on windows.
- How to understand the contribution of recyclable materials and sustainable fabrics in the design of Sustainable Draperies.
- Finally comes the design. After all the steps are taken with the decisions of function, energy efficiencies and fabrics, the drapery is ready is ready for design.
Presentation Format
There is a PowerPoint used for this presentation. Hand held samples of actual window covering products and fabrics are shown and explained.
A/V Needed
Computer, Projector and Screen
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.
For more information:
14 Nicole Way
Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
845-352-5064