AIA/CES Registered Provider Program Summary
Provider Decorating with Fabric
Program #: LL2012 A
Program: An Architect’s Guide to Solar Shades
Length 1 Hour
Credits 1 HSW SD
Description
An Architect’s Guide to Solar Shades is a program that discusses how to successfully specify solar shade systems for commercial applications. Neil Gordon will explain how to select fabrics that reduce glare and heat from entering a space. In addition, Neil touches on where LEED points may be earned with solar shades as well as how to successfully specify manual and motorized systems with an emphasis on the latest technology with solar shade controls.
Learning Objectives
- To understand the various ways that window coverings can improve the energy efficiencies of commercial buildings.
- How to specify window coverings that improve solar reflectance, solar glare and how to increase R values.
- How to select the correct fabrics that reduce glare and heat from entering the space.
- How window coverings can contribute to LEED points.
- How to specify motorized systems that leave no gaps.
Presentation Format
There is a PowerPoint used for this presentation. Hand held samples of actual window covering products 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:
34 Margetts Rd
Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
845-352-5064
