Seminars Open to Students

Reality Check on the Road to the Office of the Future [T25]

Thursday, October 30 • 9–10 a.m.

Now that we have several installations of various "modern office" concepts across the country to examine, we can take stock in what's been revealed. Learn what worked and what did not and what adjustments could be made for current and future projects. [int.]
Speakers: Mary Lee Duff, IIDA is a principal of IA Interior Architects, San Francisco, Calif. Duff has more than 20 years experience in nearly all facets of design and planning, with expertise in workplace strategies. • Jeffrey Gay is a senior associate of IA Interior Architects in Washington, D.C.

The Four Views of a Healthcare Designer: Patient, Parent, Partner, Professional [T26]

Thursday, October 30 • 9–10 a.m.

As the healthcare design arena matures, some designers are taking cues from their own experiences as patients and care givers. Discussion focuses on practical applications of design considerations, individual passion for the industry and the new synergy formed from design collaboration. [int.]
Speakers: Sonya Odell, ASID, AAHID, is president of Design Consultants Inc. in Dallas, Texas. Odell draws on her own vast experience as a healthcare and corporate project designer, healthcare strategic planner, administrator and patient. • John Hollingsworth, NCARB, AIA, is a project designer with Ellerbe Becket in Dallas, Texas. As a healthcare designer he brings a unique perspective, having worked in healthcare administration, finance, facility management and design construction services.

Code Guidelines for Interiors [T28]

Thursday, October 30 • 9–10 a.m.

Make sure you understand what you need to know about the newly adopted "2006 International Building Code" and the standards that affect the interior build out during the "test fit" phase of the project. The discussion includes specific building code information and data that applies to interior architecture. [basic]
Speaker: Kevin Sneed, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, is director of architecture at OTJ Architects in Washington, D.C. Sneed is an experienced senior project architect and quality control manager, and is a certified construction document specialist.

Green Purchasing—The Missing Supply Chain Link [T30]

Thursday, October 30 • 9–10 a.m.

The green purchasing process can be a whole lot easier and more efficient. All it takes is asking the right questions and tapping the right resources. Learn to recognize the benefits and attributes of a green supply chain, match organizational goals and values with purchasing policies and identify elements that create a successful green purchasing program. [int.]
Speaker: Bill Gregory, IIDA, AATCC, IFMA, is director of sustainable strategies for Milliken & Company in LaGrange, Ga. With more than 30 years of experience, Gregory is a frequent lecturer addressing regional, national and international audiences and maintains a broad knowledge of sustainable product design.

Architectural Acoustics [T33]

Thursday, October 30 • 10:30–11:30 a.m.

This session will provide an overview of basic acoustical concepts, controlling HVAC and plumbing noise, appropriate HVAC noise levels for commercial interiors, acoustical privacy rating methods, sound transmission class (STC) ratings for common wall assemblies and window types, noise reduction coefficient (NRC), reverberation time, door sound ratings, noise masking systems and open plan office acoustics. [basic]
Speaker: Gary Ehrlich is a professional engineer and principal of Hush Acoustics LLC in Falls Church, Va. Ehrlich has testified as an expert witness before many local boards, and has taught the Acoustics course in the Audio Technology program at American University.

Call it ReGreen—Green Residential Remodeling Guidelines [T34]

Thursday, October 30 • 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Find out how ReGreen can increase the understanding of sustainable practices and benefits among homeowners, residents, design professional, product suppliers and service suppliers to build both demand and industry capacity. [basic]
Speakers: Linda Sorrento, ASID, LEED AP is the director of LEED for commercial interiors for the US Green Building Council, Washington, D.C. • Victoria Schomer, ASID, LEED AP is principal of Green Built Environments in Asheville, N.C.

Help! The Millennials are Coming! [T35]

Thursday, October 30 • 10:30-11:30 a.m.

It's difficult to recruit and retain the best and brightest, get on board for the new generation of talent in the workforce. This session will help you get up to speed on generational shifts, anticipate workplace changes, prepare for the impact of Millennials in the workplace and reap the benefits. Understand how workplaces and workspaces have changed over the last 20 years, and what is coming next. [int.]
Speakers: Carolyn Rickard-Brideau, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, is partner and office principal of Little in Arlington, Va., where she leads ongoing research on the psychological and physiological effects of space design including the integration of culture into environments. • Terry Moore, AIA, LEED AP, is a partner at Little and studio principal for the firm's Financial Interior Architecture studio. Moore has more than 20 years of experience, including eight years crafting comprehensive workplace strategies.

Eco Modernism [T42]

Thursday, October 30 • 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Ever since the dawn of the industrial revolution, design movements have been driven either by social change or by new technology. Learn more about the trend toward eco-modernism. Gain a fresh approach to the creative process so you're able to forge a greener world of beauty and abundance. [basic]
Speaker: Peter Danko, USGBC, Furniture Society, is a designer at Danko Design Initiative in York, Pa. Danko has been designing and building furniture since 1972, some of which is featured in museums including MOMA and the Smithsonian.

Negotiating Tips for Facility Professionals—How to Save Your Company Money and Make Your Job Easier [T43]

Thursday, October 30 • 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Learn how to get your vendors to do more of what you want, to reduce the price you pay and improve the service you receive. Find out how to improve your negotiating skills and learn the right questions to ask to protect yourself and your company. [int.]
Speaker: Paul Friedman is a principal with Friedman & Associates in St. Louis, Mo. Friedman has spent much of his 35 years in the contract furniture industry studying the nuances of negotiation from both the vendor's and the facility manager's point of view.

Making Any Interior Greener Following LEED Principles [T44]

Thursday, October 30 • 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Get an introduction to LEED principles and see how to apply them to any project. Whether the client is seeking LEED certification or not, the guidelines developed by the U.S. Green Building Council are useful for anyone interested in sustainability. [int.]
Speaker: Susan Aiello, LEED AP, ASID, CID, is president of Interior Design Solutions in New York, N.Y. Aiello combines design excellence with a social purpose and ecological responsibility.