Interiors
EVENT THEME
Detailing Interiors
In some ways, architectural projects succeed or fail based upon how well material and system junctions are negotiated. This is just as true for interior projects as it is for entire buildings. How does the wall meet the floor? How does one ceiling system transition to another? How are mechanical registers handled? When these small junctures are deftly detailed the effects ripple out across the entire project, so it pays to know how manufacturers’ systems work so you can successfully bring them together. In this accredited workshop, experts will lead tutorials on a variety of interior detailing conditions.
Agenda
10AM - 11AM
Credit type: 1 LU/HSW
Provider: Garden on the Wall
Biophilic design is the latest frontier in creating indoor environments that help people feel, work, learn, and heal better. The design philosophy seeks to create indoors the patterns of nature that humans are naturally attuned to. This includes natural light and nature views, natural materials like wood and stone, and plants. While vertical walls of living plants seem to satisfy this human need for exposure to nature, the upkeep and maintenance of these assemblies has proven onerous.
That accounts for the growing interest in striking installations of all-natural, preserved plants that require virtually no maintenance but that deliver a power immersive experience of nature. And why not? The plants are all-natural, albeit with their sap replaced with a non-toxic solution, and without the pruning, watering, leaking of systems, and burden of care that their live counterparts require. This course introduces the learner to the biophilic benefits of preserved plant gardens for indoor use and provides high-profile examples where these installations are already benefiting building occupants, building managers, and building owners.
HSW Statement:
This course is about biophilia and the benefit it brings to the well-being of building occupants. Exposure to nature and natural patterns has been proven to reduce stress, improve cognition, and even to extend human life spans. The use of all-natural, preserved plants is discussed as a way to bring these benefits to building occupants. The use of these natural assemblies adds to achievement of LEED certification as well as toward other green building rating systems.
Learning Objectives
- Describe biophilic design and its effect on occupants of workspaces, healthcare, and hospitality.
- Explain how plants are preserved and used in indoor gardens.
- Define the design, fabrication, installation and maintenance of indoor gardens and planters created with all-natural, preserved plants.
- Discuss the importance of third-party testing and qualified installers for safety and sustainability.
Presenters
Can Ozturk
Director, Architectural Sales / Chief Sustainability Officer
11AM - 12PM
Workshop, TBA
12PM - 1PM
Workshop, TBA
1PM - 2PM
Workshop, TBA
2PM - 3PM
