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Monday, June 9 |
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Changing Precedent: Corporate America's Growing Influence On Professional Service Firms [M100]
Monday, June 9 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Find out how some professional service firms are
approaching the design of their own workspaces,
taking a cue from the best practices of corporate
America. Discuss the best opportunities for
adaptation and how the tolerance for this approach
has changed in the last five years. [int.] [OF]
Speaker: Enza Parrella, IFMA, CREW, CoreNet, senior
project director, OWP/P, Chicago, Ill. • Mark Hirons,
AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, principal, OWPIP, Chicago, Ill.
Operation mindshift: A New Industry Model For Sustainable And Higher Value Project Delivery [M101]
Monday, June 9 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
mindshift started as a dialogue and grew to become
an industry change initiative responding to business
and environmental demands for improvement. Global
competition, new technologies, shifting social values
and demographics are new drivers for fundamental
change. Within the industry falling margins, talent
shortages, increased conflict, runaway schedules and
costs have reached a tipping point. This presentation
makes the case for all to engage in fundamental
change and outlines seven of the most promising
initiatives for change and the new mindshift approach.
[int.] [PD]
Speakers: Rex Miller, thought leader, mindshift,
Dallas, Texas • Dean Strombom, AIA, LEED AP,
principal, Gensler, Houston, Texas
The Comprehensive Furniture Management Schedule [M103]
Monday, June 9 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Learn about how this schedule can assist you with
your project management, interior design/layout
and various other types of services that support your
furniture and furnishings procurement. Gain information
on moving to a new location, reconfiguring
existing space or seeking expert advice on your
furniture design or layout. [basic] [PD]
Speaker: Linda Valdes, contracting officer, GSA
National Furniture Acquisition Center, Alexandria, Va.
Bringing Green to the Senior Scene [M104]
Monday, June 9 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Senior living projects often take a back seat when it
comes to green design and LEED certified projects,
but they don't need to. Discover the many areas of a
project that a designer can affect with recycled,
sustainable and low voc-emitting selections. [int.] [SH]
Speaker: Carol Reitter-Elia, ASID, principal, C R
Design, Newtown Square, Penn.
Code Guidelines For Interiors [M105]
Monday, June 9 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Gain an overall understanding of the newly adopted
"2006 International Building Code" and standards
that affect the interior build-out during the "test
fit" phase of the project. Discussion includes specific
building code information and data that applies to
the interior architecture. [basic] [FC/R]
Speaker: Kevin Sneed, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, director of
architecture, OTJ Architects, Washington, D.C.
Creating A World Class Facility By Leveraging Your Strategic Assets [M106]
Monday, June 9 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Learn how to coordinate your facility's assets and
activities through one central information repository.
Discover how to use technology to analyze asset
utilization, and smoothly manage resource allocation
and scheduling. [basic] [FM]
Speaker: John Anderson, president and CEO,
PeopleCube, Inc., Framingham, Mass.
Energy-Efficient Data Center ... Myth Or Reality [M109]
Monday, June 9 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Learn what actions to take now to reverse the trend
of rapidly growing consumption of energy and
materials in data centers. Includes specific examples
of new methods for reducing energy consumption by
power and cooling systems. [int.] [TECH]
Speaker: Brad Binning, ASHRAE, cooling systems
business development manager, APC-MGE, West
Kingston, R.I.
Greening Retail—One Store At A Time [M110]
Monday, June 9 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Learn about Coldwater Creek—a women's apparel
retailer—and their commitment to creating a more
sustainable company. Find out about the company's
current 11 projects in the LEED for retail-commercial
interiors pilot program with the US Green Building
Council. [int.] [RET]
Speaker: Nina Tallering, IIDA, LEED AP, project
manager, Green Building Services, Inc., Portland, Ore.
Color and Design Forecasts In Office Settings [M112]
Monday, June 9 • 11 a.m.–Noon
Get the insights of a color forecaster, author and
consultant to help you prepare for the future of
office color and design. Learn how the very specific,
informed perspective of office interiors relates to the
overall trend "truths" that cross over into all design
disciplines. Includes top colors and combinations for
the contract industry. [int.] [OF]
Speaker: Leatrice Eiseman, executive director,
Pantone Color Institute, Bainbridge Island, Wash.
Green Is In The Details [M113]
Monday, June 9 • 11 a.m.–Noon
Gain an understanding of "life-cycle thinking" using
everyday product examples, recent building case
studies and environmental standards as illustrations.
The discussion lightens the topic of green by putting
it in the context of functional design, and debunks
some preconceived notions about sustainability.
[int.] [ENV]
Speaker: Henning Bloech, AIA, TFM, USGBC, manager,
environmental initiatives commercial division,
INVISTA, Kennesaw, Ga.
Ergonomics In The Classroom [M114]
Monday, June 9 • 11 a.m.–Noon
Discover the importance of ergonomics in the classroom for children's health and learning. Find out what designers can do to ensure products are available. [int.] [INST] Speakers: Laura Sarelis, interior designer, Kingscott Associates, Kalamazoo, Mich. • Heidi Pfannes, manager, business development, Kingscott-Associates, Kalamazoo, Mich.
Sketching Is The New Media [M115]
Monday, June 9 • 11 a.m.–Noon
Design students are taught freehand sketching to
develop their brain/eye/hand coordination and
designers who sketch in practice think better,
communicate more fully and design more creatively.
Learn easy sketching techniques and get good ideas
for presentation and portfolio use. [int.] [PD]
Speakers: Neville Lewis, FIIDA, design consultant,
instructor, School of Visual Arts, Dallas, Texas •
Sonya Odell, ASID, AAHID, director of planning and
design, Design Consultants Group, Dallas, Texas •
Dennis Kluge, IIDA, director of interior architecture,
Legat Architects, Chicago, Ill.
Innovative Communities For People As They Age [M116]
Monday, June 9 • 11 a.m.–Noon
Architects and designers are increasingly challenged
to meet the needs of a demographic (baby boomers)
that wants to age in place. Learn to address this goal
as well as issues of safety, well-being, isolation and
loneliness. [int.-adv.] [SH]
Speakers: Elizabeth Brawley, AAHID, IIDA, CID,
president, Design Concepts Unlimited, Sausalito,
Calif. • Jane Rohde, AIA, FIIDA, ACHA, AAHID,
principal, JSR Associates, Ellicott City, Md.
Integrating Mold Prevention Into New Construction: From Design Through Occupancy [M117]
Monday, June 9 • 11 a.m.–Noon
This session examines the scientific basis for concern about moisture and mold growth, including impact on building integrity, indoor environmental quality and occupant health. Gain an understanding of why moisture management and mold prevention must be central to the green building process. [basic] [FC/R] Speaker: Tony Worthan, IHA, AIHA Tuberculosis Task Force, USGBC, president and COO, Air Quality Sciences, Inc., Marietta, Ga.
The Leadership Imperatives Of Facilities Development [M118]
Monday, June 9 • 11 a.m.–Noon
Learn how to manage the dozens of factors to
consider during design, development, provisioning,
operation and maintenance and ensure all
appropriate stakeholders are engaged in the process.
This session identifies key leadership characteristics
that all facility managers and workplace designers
must possess to be effective. [int.] [FM]
Speaker: Daniel Brathal, IFMA, president, The
Workplace Design Consortium, Hudson, Wis.
Best Practices For a High-Performance Dealer Design Department [M120]
Monday, June 9 • 11 a.m.–Noon
Take your design department to the next level as
we share best practices and processes from top
performing dealers. Learn key standards for hiring
and training great designers, ensuring accurate
design specifications, managing errors and more.
Take away dozens of great ideas for developing
forms, policies and procedures. [int] [DS]
Speakers: Barry Coyle, principal, Solomon Coyle, Ojai,
Calif. • David Solomon, principal, Solomon Coyle,
Alexandria, Va.
Bathroom Product Selection [M123]
Monday, June 9 • 11 a.m.–Noon
Get better prepared to meet with clients and guide
them through a bathroom renovation project.
Use the three basic premises—function, price and
aesthetic—to you and your clients' best advantage.
[int.] [RES]
Speaker: James Landa, ASID, principal, Aquaworks,
Chicago, Ill.
Does Daylight Relate to Workplace Mobility? [M124]
Monday, June 9 • 1–2 p.m.
Daylight and mobility in workspaces greatly
influence the effectiveness and positive perceptions
of the people working in those spaces. Learn how to
incorporate daylight and mobility into a new space
and recognize the opportunity to affect perception.
[int.] [WPH]
Speaker: Dr. Jay Brand, cognitive psychologist,
Haworth, Inc., Holland, Mich.
LEED And Beyond: Decisions Based On Points and Vision [M125]
Monday, June 9 • 1–2 p.m.
Review a project's LEED checklist and discuss how the decisions affect the build, LEED certification and an organization's sustainable goals. Discover specific examples of smart choices for sustainability. [adv.] [ENV] Speakers: John Mooney, vice president, global fi- nance, Haworth, Inc., Holland, Mich. • Kathy Wardle, LEED AP, senior associate director of research, Busby Perkins & Will, Vancouver, BC.
From Design Agent To Change Agent [M127]
Monday, June 9 • 1–2 p.m.
Get the effective change management (CM)
methodologies that will support your designs and
ensure a successful project. Hear stories from Fortune
500 companies as well as the public sector that used
CM to support their new workplace design.
[int.-adv.] [PD]
Speaker: Cheryl Duvall, FIIDA, president, Avance LLC,
Ellicott City, Md.
Planning Extraordinary Healthcare Environments [M128]
Monday, June 9 • 1–2 p.m.
Discuss how today's healthcare design can
incorporate lessons learned from nature and art,
as well as sight, touch, hearing, smell and even taste.
Learn how to consider hospitality, operational
efficiency and LEAN thinking during planning, as well
as the impact of informatics on clinical, patient and
community expectations. [adv.] [HC]
Speaker: George Pressler, AIA, FHFI, ACHA, president,
Planning Decision Resources, Topanga, Calif.
Successfully Managing Your LEED-CI Projects [M130]
Monday, June 9 • 1–2 p.m.
Learn from two experts how to manage your LEEDCI
projects and successfully coordinate all disciplines,
fast-time schedules and difficult decisions during the
process. Examine case studies and get a breakdown
of some of the more difficult credits to earn, like
those with mechanical and electrical concerns.
[int.] [FM]
Speakers: Elaine Aye, IIDA, LEED AP, principal, Green
Building Services, Inc., Portland, Ore. • Chessa Adsit-
Morris, LEED AP, project manager, Green Building
Services, Inc., Portland, Ore.
Flammability Test Methods for Interior Finishes [M131]
Monday, June 9 • 1–2 p.m.
Gain an understanding of the test methods and
flammability ratings used to evaluate interior wall
and ceiling finishes, including code definitions and
requirements in the 2006 International Building
Code. [int.] [FT]
Speaker: Robert Young, ABID, CSI, SPE, SFPE, senior
applications engineer, Eastman Chemical Co.,
Kingsport, Tenn.
Growing Your Business To The Next Level [M132]
Monday, June 9 • 1–2 p.m.
This program will disclose research into the seven
keys to growing your business and provide you with a
self-diagnostic tool to help you assess where to focus
your improvement efforts. Participants will walk
away with ideas to help grow their sales and profit.
[int.] [DS]
Speaker: Nancy Wilber, partner, Growth Strategy
Partners, Chatham, Mass.
Trends For The Retail Environment— Color 101 [M134]
Monday, June 9 • 1–2 p.m.
The color wheel reveals many of the basic "givens"
for creating innovative retail backgrounds. Learn to
weigh classic guidelines against current trends and
forecasts to present the most up-to-date looks in
color. Uncover the newest trend influences in retail
design. [basic] [RET]
Speaker: Leatrice Eiseman, executive director,
Pantone Color Institute, Bainbridge Island, Wash.
Vastu Design: Client Growth In Yoga And Green [M135]
Monday, June 9 • 1–2 p.m.
Learn about the design science that remains
strong in a shrinking housing market. Discover the
perfect value add-on—vastu design—and learn how
to promote it, explain it and incorporate it into your
design. [basic] [RES]
Speaker: Kathleen Cox, author, Vastu Living, Shaker
Heights, Ohio.
Occupant Health On An International Level [M136]
Monday, June 9 • 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Around the world, programs and standards have
been created to ensure the health and well-being of
building occupants. The session highlights indoor
environmental quality in LEED and other sustainability
programs in the marketplace. [int.] [WPH]
Speaker: Carl Smith, LEED AP, CEO, GREENGUARD
Environmental Institute, Marietta, Ga.
Compliance With Federal Government Regulations On Specifying Green [M137]
Monday, June 9 • 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Examine the Presidential Executive Orders, Federal
Acquisition Regulations, (FAR) and EPA guidelines
and how they affect the architect/designer. Get an
in-depth look at definitions and terms, and
clarification on issues, such as when you must use a
recycled content product. [int.] [ENV]
Speaker: Eugene Lisa, vice president environmental
education, Verde Interior Products, Winter Park, Fla.
Entering Design Education [M139]
Monday, June 9 • 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Design education faces an acute shortage of qualified
instructors in the very near future, and recruitment
from the ranks of practicing professional interior
designers and architects is critical. Explore the
challenges and potential in becoming a design
educator at the university level. Learn about
differences in institution types, entrance qualifications,
expectations for advancement, salaries and
benefits. [basic] [PD]
Speakers: Dr. Eric Wiedgreen, IDEC, professor and
chair, Department of Interior Design, Florida State
University, Tallahassee, Fla. • Dr. Jane Kucko,
director, Center of International Studies, Texas
Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas.
Finding Your Way—Integrating Graphics And Wayfinding In Healthcare Design [M140]
Monday, June 9 • 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Healthcare organizations no longer accept
unattractive signs and plaques placed in an environment
as an afterthought. Learn to use a sophisticated
approach to graphic communications by seamlessly
integrating signage, graphics and cueing in subtle
ways early in the design process. [int.] [HC]
Speakers: Andrea Hyde, ASID, AAHID, president,
Hyde Inc., Baltimore, Md. • Molly Miller, SEGD,
president, Miller Designs, Baltimore, Md.
Working With Your Mechanical, Electrical And Plumbing (MEP) Consultant [M141]
Monday, June 9 • 2:30–3:30 p.m.
This revisited presentation provides an overview of
the interaction between mechanical, electrical and
plumbing engineers and the architect/interior
designer. Learn what you need to know, including
what the MEP engineers expect from you, and how
to avoid common problems. [int.] [FC/R]
Speaker: Kevin Sneed, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, director of
architecture, OTJ Architects, Washington, D.C.
The Future Of The Industry: How Integrated Delivery And Collaboration Will Lead To High-Performance Buildings [M142]
Monday, June 9 • 2:30–3:30 p.m.
GSA, the largest building owner and manager in
the world, is at the forefront leading our industry
through its initiatives in sustainability, Building
Information Modeling technology and expedited
delivery. They understand the need for fundamental
change to our current system and model if we are
going to provide buildings that leave a positive
legacy. Learn about the current state of project
delivery and what is in store for the future. [int.] [FM]
Speakers: Les Shepherd, chief architect, GSA,
Washington, D.C. • Markku Allison, AIA, resource
architect, strategy and business development,
American Institute of Architects, Washington, D.C. •
Rex Miller, thought leader, mindshift, Dallas, Texas
High-Performance Growth Leadership [M144]
Monday, June 9 • 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Great leaders realize that in order to grow and
sustain profitable growth, they must lead a sales
and marketing championship effort that is second
to none. Learn what skills, disciplines and tools are
required to lead an organization to true peak
performance. [int.] [DS]
Speaker: Hal Matthews, founder and president, 3C
Business Development, Dallas, Texas
The Importance Of Proper Carpet Selection And Specification [M146]
Monday, June 9 • 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Gain an unbiased, objective perspective on carpet
and learn what elements make it a satisfying product.
Get tips for properly selecting the right colors,
patterns and construction of carpets to ensure
long-lasting, good-looking and high-performing
results. [int.] [HOSP]
Speaker: Lewis Migliore, president, LGM & Associates, Technical Flooring Services, Dalton, Ga.
Master Class: Lessons From Design
Greats [M147]
Monday, June 9 • 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Discover the eccentricities and exuberance of Tony
Duquette, the unstudied elegance of Sibyl Colefax,
the surprising boldness of Dorothy Draper and many
other inspirations. Examine some of their trademark
design elements and learn how to incorporate them
into your own designs. [int] [RES]
Speakers: Deb Barrett, trend strategists, Grace McNamara, St. Paul, Minn. • Susan Schultz, trend strategist, Grace McNamara, St. Paul, Minn.
Government Design: How Different Can It Be? [M148]
Monday, June 9 • 4–5 p.m.
Take a look at the changes in government design
that incorporate more sectarian concepts of interior
environments. Find the realistic solutions for
government clients who are reacting to employee
perceptions, shrinking real estate and ever-evolving
task requirements. [basic] [OF].
Speakers: Linda Mracek, IIDA, principal designer,
Aviar Commercial Space Planning and Design, Tuscon,
Ariz. • Michelle Wootten, interior designer, Aviar
Commercial Space Planning and Design, Tuscon, Ariz.
Biophilia [M149]
Monday, June 9 • 4–5 p.m.
Research suggests that contact with the natural
world has considerable impact on human health and
well-being. Learn about three basic approaches to
biophilic design—literal, facsimile and evocative—
and how they are applicable to the built environment
and to sustainable design strategies. [basic] [ENV]
Speaker: Dr. Judith Heerwagon, ASID, J. H.
Heerwagon & Associates, Inc., Seattle, Wash.
Design For The New World Of The Complex Organization [M151]
Monday, June 9 • 4–5 p.m.
The new business landscape creates both challenges
and opportunities for design firms in responding to
clients' needs from the delivery of services, to the
types of services provided and extending to the very
essence of how design firms are organized. Discover
how the transformation can be made to meet all
these demands. [adv.] [PD]
Speakers: Margaret Fitzsimons, IIDA, AIA, senior
designer, sustainability leader, Gensler, Santa Monica,
Calif. • Arnold Craig Levin, director, workplace
strategy, Gensler, Santa Monica, Calif. • Phillipe Paré,
AIA, design director, Gensler, Santa Monica, Calif.
• Nila Leiserowitz, FASID, AIA, managing director,
Gensler, Santa Monica, Calif.
Collaborative Specifying For Healthcare [M152]
Monday, June 9 • 4–5 p.m.
Three professionals demonstrate the
collaborative model for specifying healthcare
finishes and products. Review the impact a designer
has on the lifecycle and finances of healthcare
facilities, and identify the benefits of a collaborative
specification process. [int.] [HC]
Speakers: Michele Spackman, AAHID, IIDA, senior
project manager, CB Richard Ellis-Group Health
Account, Tukwila, Wash. • Eric Oyster, facilities buyer,
Group Health Cooperative, Tukwila, Wash. •
Anne Miller, IIDA, IFMA, healthcare business
development manager, Bank & Office Interiors, Inc.,
Seattle, Wash.
Ceramic Ventilated Facades On the Rise: An Innovative And Sustainable Design Solution [M153]
Monday, June 9 • 4–5 p.m.
Ceramic ventilated facades have seen a recent rise in
use in the U.S. as the building industry has embraced
these energy-saving systems. This session will cover
the aesthetic, sustainable and construction issues
including case studies and green implications and
credits. [int.] [FC/R]
Speakers: Michael Johnson, principal, Michael P.
Johnson Design Studios Ltd, Cave Creek, Ariz. • Paul
Shahriari, founder, Green Mind, Inc., North Fort
Myers Beach, Fla.
Evoking Emotion With The Lighting Of Large Structures [M155]
Monday, June 9 • 4–5 p.m.
The lighting of monumental structures can do much
more than illuminate. See how lighting evokes
emotion, provides context and connects a monument
to its community. [int. [FT]
Speaker: Faith Baum, IALD, LC, IESNA, LEED AP,
principal, Illumination Arts, LLC, Bloomfield, N.J.
Scents Of Place: Defining Our Interior Environments Through Our Nose [M158]
Monday, June 9 • 4–5 p.m.
It is through the nose, science suggests, that we can
empower the emotional sector of the human brain
titled the limbic system and connect humans to
their sense of place. The findings of a case study
involving aroma, stress and environment will be
discussed as well as the implication to interior design.
[basic] [HOSP]
Speaker: Rachel Rosso, IIDA, interior designer,
Gensler, Phoenix, Ariz.
Call It ReGreen—Green Residential Renovation Guidelines [M159]
Monday, June 9 • 4–5 p.m.
Find out how ReGreen can increase understanding
of sustainable practices and benefits among
homeowners, residents, design professionals,
product suppliers and service suppliers to build both
demand and industry capacity. [basic] [RES]
Speaker: Linda Sorrento, ASID, U.S. Green Building
Council, Washington, D.C.
Tuesday, June 10 |
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Furniture And Space Planning That Meet Building Codes [T200]
Tuesday, June 10 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
The International Building Code (IBC) communicates
exiting requirements for furniture planning
differently than previous model building codes. Get
clarification on the portions of the 2006 IBC that
impact how furniture must be arranged to meet
egress requirements, required fire ratings on
materials, size and weight limitations and exit
lighting. [int.] [WPH]
Speaker: Kimberly Marks, ASID, IIDA, principal,
The Marks Design Group, San Antonio, Texas
Beyond Recycled Content: Getting To Sustainable Products [T201]
Tuesday, June 10 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
To live in a real, sustainable world, we must look
more deeply at the products that surround us. This
fast-paced session investigates the growing body of
standards and certification programs that are helping
product manufacturers, purchasers and specifiers
move down the path of sustainability and recycled
content toward energy conservation, climate change,
biodiversity and more. [int.] [ENV]
Speaker: Kirsten Ritchie, LEED AP, director of
sustainable design, Gensler, San Francisco, Calif.
The Role Of Blanket Purchase Agreements [T202]
Tuesday, June 10 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA's) are a way to
consolidate purchasing power while saving agencies
time and achieving significant savings. Learn about
the benefits of BPA's, when they should be used and
how to use them effectively with the GSA's National
Furniture Acquisition Center. [int.] [PD]
Speaker: Terri Coley, contracting officer, GSA National
Furniture Acquisition Center, Alexandria, Va.
Three-Dimensional Branding: Using Space To Deliver Brand Message [T203]
Tuesday, June 10 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Interior design is rapidly becoming obsolete in the
conception of workplace environments. Now,
organizations work alongside brand strategists to
envision experiential "places." Learn how elements
of place—architecture, interiors, lighting, graphics,
wayfinding and landscape—can be integrated to
create intuitive brand experiences. [int] [PD]
Speakers: Christopher Roe, associate principal,
CULTURE, San Diego, Calif. • Jeff Haack,
design principal, CULTURE, San Diego, Calif.
Design For Senior Living [T204]
Tuesday, June 10 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Beyond the basic physical and aesthetic concerns,
there are housing, lifestyle services, healthcare
services, amenities and much more for the senior
living market. Get up to speed on these additional
knowledge areas and study different care models
and their impacts on physical space programming,
resident needs, facility managers, care providers and
families. [int.] [SH]
Speaker: Jane Rohde, FIIDA, AIA, AAHID, ACHA,
principal, JSR Associates, Inc., Ellicott City, Md.
What It Takes To Make A Workplace Great [T206]
Tuesday, June 10 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Having a great workplace is much more than a nice
perk—it is an essential tool that can be leveraged
to attract and retain vital talent. Explore how
companies designated as "Best Places to Work" by
the Great Places to WorkT Institute are leveraging
their work environments. [int.] [FM]
Speakers: Mark Sekula, CFM, IFMA, associate
principal, Kahler Slater, Milwaukee, Wis. •
Barbara Armstrong, IFMA, principal, Kahler Slater,
Milwaukee, Wis.
The AutoCAD Toolbelt [T207]
Tuesday, June 10 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Get the basics down including Palette Customization,
Dynamic Blocks and 3D visualization fundamentals.
Learn to create dynamic blocks with multiple
dynamic properties and add it to a custom tool palette;
discover how to customize the command string
of your custom button; and get a peek at the recently
released version of AutoCAD. [int.] [FT]
Speaker: Michael Beall, owner, AutoCAD Trainer Guy,
LLC, Shelbyville, Ky.
Nanotechnology Applications In Healthcare Textiles [T209]
Tuesday, June 10 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
This session begins with an explanation of the
attachment of Nano-Tex whiskers to an upholstery
fabric to enhance stain resistance and easy care.
Discuss major in-house staining and cleaning study
involving numerous typical healthcare stains on
Nano-Tex treated healthcare upholsteries and a
number of case examples of illustrations with treated
upholsteries. [int] [TECH]
Speaker: Marty Gurian, AIA Affiliate, IFMA, director
of engineering resources and technical education,
Designtex, New York, N.Y.
Considerations In Interior Design For Home Theater and Listening Environments [T211]
Tuesday, June 10 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Review the fundamentals and beyond for
designing home theaters, A/V environments and
listening rooms. Includes acoustic principals, optimum
positioning for viewing, listening and common home
theater design fl aws and how to avoid them. Get tips
on teaming up with an acoustician or A/V consultant
and how to make your budget work. [int.] [RES]
Speaker: Beth Walters, principal, Walters-Storyk
Design Group, Highland, N.Y. • John Storyk, AIA, AES,
principal designer, architect and acoustician, Walters–
Storyk Design Group, HIghland, N.Y.
Old Wine—New Bottle: Past, Present And Future Of Workplace Innovation [T212]
Tuesday, June 10 • 11 a.m.–Noon
Join this stimulating discussion of the state of workplace
innovation past and present, impediments
and enablers to change and opportunities for future
workplace innovation. Place ideas of open plans,
systems furniture and alternative officing into their
historic context and study what are true innovations.
[int.-adv.] [OF]
Speakers: Tim Springer, president, HERO, inc.,
Geneva, Ill. • Eric Boatman, associate, Spectrum Strategies,
Southfield, Mich.
Call To Action: How To Create A Sustainable Library [T213]
Tuesday, June 10 • 11 a.m.–Noon
While designers must rely on manufacturers to
provide the materials that allow their ideas to be
fully realized, they can educate themselves enough
to create a smart product library. Find out how to get
some understanding of the global impact of each
design decision, and learn to engage the manufacturing
community in sustainable practices. [basic] [ENV]
Speakers: Rachelle Schoessler Lynn, ASID, CID, LEED
AP, partner, Studio 2030, Minneapolis, Minn. •
David Loehr, AIA, AICP, LEED AP, partner, Studio 2030,
Minneapolis, Minn.
Retention ... By Design [T215]
Tuesday, June 10 • 11 a.m.–Noon
Attracting and retaining the best talent is one of the
most important issues facing businesses today. Learn
to develop a design strategy built around multiple
generations at work, new technologies, international
growth and a sustainable work environment.
[adv.] [PD]
Speakers: Steven Clem, ASID, IIDA, AIA, principal, TVS
Interiors Inc., Atlanta, Ga. • Stephanie Belcher, Allied
Member ASID, associate principal, TVS Interiors Inc.,
Atlanta, Ga.
Green Hospital Finishes: Do They Really Work? [T216]
Tuesday, June 10 • 11 a.m.–Noon
Take a look at the performances of some of the
green hospital materials as compared to
conventional materials. Study installation,
maintenance and performance as reported in real-life
experiences with green hospital finishes. [int.] [HC]
Speaker: Michelle Halle Stern, AIA, LEED Faculty,
national market research manager, healthcare
sustainability, Perkins + Will, Chicago, Ill.
The Evolution Of Insurance And Risk Management Programs To Protect Your Investment And Your Bottom Line [T218]
Tuesday, June 10 • 11 a.m.–Noon
In order for a green building to reach optimal
performance, it must integrate sustainable design,
construction and operation. Get a thorough
understanding of the risks and opportunities green
building owners face, the expansion of new green
insurance options and how properly protecting your
green building impacts your investment. [int.] [FM]
Speaker: Steve Bushnell, CPCU, ARM product
director, Fireman's Fund Insurance Company,
Novato, Calif.
Solar Energy And Materials [T219]
Tuesday, June 10 • 11 a.m.–Noon
Incorporating solar energy features are increasingly
becoming an important design consideration. This
presentation will provide a comprehensive overview
of solar technologies, including "sun smart" design,
solar heating and cooling and solar electric
production. Get a comprehensive overview of the
solar technologies currently available and their
design implications. [int.] [FT]
Speaker: Alison Mason, principal, SunJuice Integrated
Solar Design, Fort Collins, Colo.
Structure Your Dealership For Architectural Interior Project Success [T220]
Tuesday, June 10 • 11 a.m.–Noon
Architectural interior products, such as modular
walls and fl oors, represent an exciting growth
opportunity. Learn the important differences between
architectural interiors and traditional contract
furniture projects; and how to organize your sales,
design and operations teams to manage these
complex projects; and how to best structure your
dealership. [int.] [DS]
Speakers: Barry Coyle, principal, Solomon Coyle, Ojai,
Calif. • David Solomon, principal, Solomon Coyle,
Alexandria, Va.
Crime-Free By Design: Designing Retail Spaces To Reduce Shoplifting And Increase Sales [T222]
Tuesday, June 10 • 11 a.m.–Noon
A store's interior can infl uence consumer
behavior, but can it infl uence criminal behavior as
well? Examine this question and gain specific
strategies for crime-deterring design. Learn what
shoplifters look for in a likely target and learn to use
good design to decrease crime and improve sales.
[int.] [RET]
Speaker: Caroline Cardone, ASID, interior designer,
Phinney Design Group, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
N.E.A.T.—Workplace Fitness Through Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis [T224]
Tuesday, June 10 • 1–2 p.m.
The growing issue of obesity and its ill health effects
demands greater focus on the sedentary work
environment. Learn how to improve worker
efficiency and promote greater health through both
personal behavioral approaches and re-engineered
workplace environments. Get an explanation of
N.E.A.T. and how changes in work habits are
necessary to increase worker health and decrease
health costs. [int.] [WPH]
Speaker: Dr. James Levine, Richard Emslander
professor of nutrition and metabolism, Mayo Clinic,
Rochester, Minn.
Communicating And Interpreting Challenging Climate Issues [T225]
Tuesday, June 10 • 1–2 p.m.
There is increasing confusion surrounding how to
communicate about sustainable business strategies.
Learn the questions that designers, specifiers and
end users need to ask to break through the clutter of
green washing. Participate in an interactive exchange
regarding issues like carbon neutral products/
buildings, certification and overall greening of
companies and products. [basic] [ENV]
Speakers: Lindsay James, LEED AP, manager of
sustainable strategy, InterfaceFLOR, Chicago, Ill. •
Holley Henderson, LEED AP, IIDA, sustainable design
consultant, H2 Eco Design, Atlanta, Ga.
High Impact Proposals [T227]
Tuesday, June 10 • 1–2 p.m.
Discover innovative concepts and unconventional
proposal writing during this highly interactive
session. Bring your own actual proposals and ideas,
and prepare to get the most out of the time, effort
and money you put into your efforts toward new
business. [int.-adv.] [PD]
Speaker: Frank Stasiowski, FAIA, president and CEO,
PSMJ Resources, Newton, Mass.
Where We Are Now With Alzheimer's Design [T228]
Tuesday, June 10 • 1–2 p.m.
Get up-to-date on the latest information about
Alzheimer's disease and what we have learned about
designing for those who live with it. Dispel some of
the myths about designing for Alzheimer's patients,
and use research results to learn about the best ways
to enhance home settings and a variety of care
models. [int.] [SH]
Speaker: Elizabeth Brawley, AAHID, IIDA, CID,
president, Design Concepts Unlimited, Sausalito,
Calif.
A Breath Of Fresh Air—A Comprehensive Approach To Creating And Maintaining Healthy Indoor Air Quality [T229]
Tuesday, June 10 • 1–2 p.m.
Get a real understanding of the consequences of
unhealthy air on the health and productivity of
building occupants. Learn to take a comprehensive
approach to designing and specifying systems and
materials that can vastly improve the indoor quality
of your projects. [int.] [FC/R]
Speakers: Sonja Bochart, IIDA, LEED AP, interior
designer, SmithGroup, Phoenix, Ariz. • Robert Sty,
mechanical engineer, SmithGroup, Phoenix, Ariz.
Morphing From A Knowledge Economy To A Creative Economy [T230]
Tuesday, June 10 • 1–2 p.m.
The next generation of thinking says we must use
innovation and creative thinking to improve organizations.
Explore how the new form of creativity—a
structured, business-centered creativity—helps FM
organizations rethink service delivery approaches and
enhance performance. [int.] [FM]
Speaker: Stormy Friday, IFMA, president, The Friday
Group, Annapolis, Md.
How To Help The Client And Increase Sales [T232]
Tuesday, June 10 • 1–2 p.m.
This session will provide inspiring and useful
opportunities to implement and gain quality face
time with key clients. You will gain tips on creative
collateral materials that help ingratiate firms with
clients and you will learn how to coordinate a
focused "help" campaign to increase client
appreciation and sales. [basic] [DS]
Speaker: Marilynn Deane Mendell, president,
WinSpin CIC, Inc., Fredericksburg, Va.
Changing The Skyline And Landscape Of Las Vegas [T234]
Tuesday, June 10 • 1–2 p.m.
CityCenter, scheduled to open in November 2009, is
a mixed-use property under development by MGM
MIRAGE and located in the heart of the Las Vegas
Strip. The property sits on 76 acres and will contain
a hotel/casino, a condo/hotel, two boutique hotels,
two residential towers, retail space, a theater and a
convention center. The 18-million square foot
endeavor is the world's largest LEED-registered
project and is aiming for Silver Certification. Hear
first-hand from the principal-in-charge of this $7.8
billion urban metropolis and how he is bringing this
city-within-a-city to life. [int.] [HOSP]
Speaker: J.F. Finn III., AIA, principal, Gensler, Las
Vegas, Nev.
Designing Green In A Brown World [T235]
Tuesday, June 10 • 1–2 p.m.
Get the basic information and tools that make it
easier to design green including where to look for
green alternatives, how to introduce green options
in the middle of a project, and how to incorporate
those into a budget. [basic] [RES]
Speaker: Hilary Sopata, ASID, interior designer,
Interior Visions Designs, Inc., Park Ridge, Ill.
Reality Check On The Road To The Office Of The Future [T236]
Tuesday, June 10 • 2:30–3:30 p.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.] [WPH]
Speakers: Kay Sargent, IIDA, CID, LEED AP, principal,
IA Interior Architects, Washington, D.C. •
Mary Lee Duff, principal, IA Interior Architects,
San Francisco, Calif.
Green Stamps: Sustainable Design As Brand [T237]
Tuesday, June 10 • 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Sustainable design is not just about reduced energy
costs—it can also shape a company's brand. Discuss
how client's decision to pursue LEED-certified space
enhances the corporate brand for both staff and
client. [int.] [ENV]
Speakers: Mark Hirons, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, principal,
OWP/P, Chicago, Ill. • Suzanne Carney, senior associate,
OWP/P, Chicago, Ill.
Stop The Brain Drain—Transferring Knowledge Between Generations [T239]
Tuesday, June 10 • 2:30–3:30 p.m.
As Baby Boomers prepare to retire in large numbers,
many organizations are facing a loss of knowledge
of epic proportions. Learn that the way you transfer
knowledge from one generation to the next has
huge implications for the future of your organization.
Use a specific case study to discover how one
design team worked to shift a corporate culture and
develop a new generation of leaders. [basic] [PD]
Speakers: John Hughes, applied research consultant,
Steelcase, Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich. •
Bruce Simoneaux, applied research consultant,
Steelcase, Inc., Dallas, Texas
Update On The Newest Evidence In Evidence-Based Design [T240]
Tuesday, June 10 • 2:30–3:30 p.m.
With scientifically derived evidence increasingly
becoming the basis for healthcare design, it is critical
that design professionals stay current with research
and findings. Get the report on several new studies
produced by the Coalition for Health Environments
Research (CHER), and find out about the recent
merger of CHER and the Center for Health Design.
[int.] [HC]
Speakers: Roger Leib, AIA, ACHA, principal, Leib &
Leib Inc., Los Angeles, Calif. • Jane Rohde, AIA, FIIDA,
ACHA, AAHID, principal, JSR Associates Inc., Ellicott
City, Md.
Life Cycle Facility Management [T241]
Tuesday, June 10 • 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Facilities professionals support activities within
physical environments by providing and maintaining
assets through the coordinated delivery of resources
in the form of products and services. Learn how to
simplify your understanding of numerous products
and services and accept one process to coordinate
them all. View these activities in the context of
sustainable life cycles including process, delivery and
asset life cycles. [int.] [FM]
Speaker: Michael Fuller, IFMA, manager, Process
Change Management & Quality Assurance,
DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, Mich.
Space Planning For Your Post-Merger Operations: A Case Study Of Rite Aid [T242]
Tuesday, June 10 • 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Get a thorough description of the space planning
process during the Rite Aid acquisition of the Brooks/
Eckerd drug store chain. From data gathering and
organizing to fl oor plans, implementation and
trouble shooting, hear about the process step by
step. Gain the benefit of lessons learned from the
professionals who have been through it. [adv.] [FM]
Speaker: Garry Brinton, CFM, IFMA, principal,
Facilities Planners & Architects, Harrisburg, Pa.
Lost In Translation [T245]
Tuesday, June 10 • 2:30–3:30 p.m.
One role of the designer is the art of making drawings
and models to convey future buildings and environments.
Gain a fuller awareness of the possibilities
along with the limitations of hand drawing and how
this can lead to a new perspective on the relationship
between art and architecture. [int.] [TECH]
Speakers: James Thompson, LEED, design director,
interior architecture, Little, Charlotte, N.C. •
Tomas Eliaeson, AIA, LEED, NCARB, design director, Little, Charlotte, N.C.
Hotel Arista: First Luxury Hotel in Chicago's Western Suburbs [T246]
Tuesday, June 10 • 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Learn more about the design and architecture of the
new hotel at Naperville's CityGate Centre, a 31-acre
mixed-use complex.
The 12-story structure, slated to open in
summer 2008, is expected to be among the Chicago
area's first hotels receiving Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) certification by the USGBC. [int.] [HOSP]
Speakers: Basil Souder, AIA, principal, Lohan
Anderson, Chicago, Ill. • Daniel Slack,
founding partner and president, Calamos Real Estate
LLC, Naperville, Ill.
The Challenge Of Dreams: Blending Innovation, Sustainability And Affordability In The Modern Kitchen [T247]
Tuesday, June 10 • 2:30–3:30 p.m.
What is the kitchen for the generation of the
future? This program will examine an Italian kitchen
manufacturer's designs and what it took to marry
sustainable manufacturing processes, cutting-edge
design and futuristic materials to bring kitchen
elements from a museum's exhibit to tomorrow's
home. Ernestomeda's Z-Island kitchen will springboard a discussion. [int.] [RES]
Speaker: Luca Lanzetta, owner, Ernestomeda
Chicago, Chicago, Ill.
Affecting Work Style And Culture— Analyze First, Build Second [T248]
Tuesday, June 10 • 4–5 p.m.
Learn about the development—from start to
finish—of the new Haworth headquarters. Hear
how personality, situation, social context, stress,
environment and personal expectations were considered
and measured as a part of the process. Learn
different ways of determining what constitutes
adequate environmental support and tools that map
social networking to supplement pre-design work.
[adv.] [OF]
Speakers: David Fik, LEED AP, senior strategist, ideation
group, Haworth, Inc., Holland, Mich. •
Beth Straebel, manager organizational effectiveness,
Haworth Inc., Holland, Mich. • Ron Stelmarski, AIA,
LEED AP, senior associate, Perkins + Will, Chicago, Ill.
Creating The Sustainable Workplace [T249]
Tuesday, June 10 • 4–5 p.m.
Learn what's important in the federal workplace and
how to better respond to those needs. Get an
explanation of the principles of the Sustainable
Development and the Integrated Workplace.
[int.] [ENV]
Speakers: Rob Obenreder, AIA, architect, U.S. General Services
Administration, Washington, D.C. • Michael Bloom,
senior project specialist & facilities team leader, GSA
Public Buildings Service, Chicago, Ill.
Designing Financial Facilities 2008 [T250]
Tuesday, June 10 • 4–5 p.m.
New technology and retail concepts are radically
changing the ways that banks and credit unions look
at their facilities. See what's new in the realm of
financial facilities, including new technology affecting
their design. [basic-int.] [INST]
Speakers: Paul Kegel, IIDA, president, Kegel +
Associates Inc., Palm City, Fla. • Laura Kegel, vice
president, Kegel + Associates Inc., Palm City, Fla.
Grow Your Practice: The Interior Advantage [T251]
Tuesday, June 10 • 4–5 p.m.
Discover new ways to perform the business of
architecture! Pinpoint your strengths and skills to
position yourself in the marketplace and become a
catalyst for new business. Discussion includes
alternative business applications and how to
transform current practices into creative and
innovative models. [int.] [PD]
Speakers: John Jessen, AIA, NCARB, IIDA, managing
principal, VOA Associates, Inc., Washington, D.C. •
Timothy Hawk, AIA, NCARB, president, WSA Studio,
Columbus, Ohio • Annie Chu, AIA, NCARB, principal,
Chu + Gooding Architects, Los Angeles, Calif.
The Integration Of Tenant Improvements, Workplace Health And Productivity, And LEED CI [T253]
Tuesday, June 10 • 4–5 p.m.
Imagine designing and marketing buildings that
could improve human health and productivity!
Evaluate the global impact of design decisions on
humans, learn the basic integrated design techniques
for sustainable design and gain an understanding of
the cost considerations associated with sustainable
design and LEED CI process. [basic] [FC/R]
Speakers: Rachelle Schoessler Lynn, ASID, CID, LEED
AP, partner, Studio 2030, Minneapolis, Minn. •
David Loehr, AIA, AICP, LEED AP, partner, Studio 2030,
Minneapolis, Minn.
Corporate Agility: A Revolutionary New Model For Competing In A Flat World [T254]
Tuesday, June 10 • 4–5 p.m.
In an economy characterized by rapid, unpredictable
change, traditionally managed companies are
crippled by a lack of agility. Learn about
"Collaborative Strategic Management," the process
that values people, place and technology as the
elements that come together to define the
workplace, and ultimately, the success or failure of
the work. [adv.] [FM]
Speakers: Dr .Charles Grantham, executive producer,
Work Design Collaborative, Prescott, Ariz. •
Dr. James Ware, executive producer, Work Design
Collaborative, Berkeley, Calif. • Jill Duncan,
workplace strategist, Herman Miller, Dallas, Texas
Winning Business Strategies For Dealers In The 21st Century [T256]
Tuesday, June 10 • 4–5 p.m.
Designed for furniture dealers, this seminar discusses
major industry trends and provides strategies and tips
for improving market positioning, capitalizing
on strengths and devising creative solutions for
improving client service and communications.
[int.] [DS]
Speakers: Johanna Hoffmann, managing partner,
Oomph Group, Inc., Toronto, Ontario •
Celese Fletcher, partner, Oomph Group, Inc.,
Toronto, Ontario
The Art of Colour [T259]
Tuesday, June 10 • 4–5 p.m.
Color is the backbone of good design, establishing
ambience and appeal; the better your perspective
on its role the easier it is to use artfully and
effectively. Using examples from several of his latest
books including "The Art of Colour," Dr Coleman will
demonstrate how color schemes are used to build
cohesive and stylish rooms. Attendees will gain an
understanding of the interrelationship of furnishings
and fabrics and how they blend with or accent walls.
[int.] [RES]
Speaker: Dr. Brian Coleman, author, Seattle, Washington
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Ergonomics and Energy Efficiency—A Two-Component Approach: Building Today's Office Environment [W300]
Wednesday, June 11 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Today's energy codes call for a 30 foot-candle office.
Learn how to balance this requirement with pleasing
aesthetics and an environment conducive to
productivity for a diverse work force. Get an
understanding of the current energy codes and
discuss modern lighting technologies. [basic] [WPH]
Speaker: David Shepard, IESNY, IESNA, Luxo Corp,
Elmsford, N.Y.
Complex Choices: The Many Shades Of Green [W301]
Wednesday, June 11 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Discuss the process of specifying increasingly
sustainable products beyond the requirements of
LEED. Discuss eco-labels and what they represent and
how to understand Environment Life Cycle Assessment
results. [int.] [ENV]
Speaker: Mark LaCroix, LEED AP, vice president global
sustainability, InterfaceFABRIC, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Creating A Memorable Connection: Executive Briefing Centers (EBCs) [W302]
Wednesday, June 11 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Executive Briefing Centers are fl agship spaces where
customers can experience your brand and evaluate
your products in an interactive environment designed
to help close deals and cement relationships.
Examine the key steps and major challenges to
creating an executive briefing center that will WOW
your customers. [int.] [INST]
Speaker: Rob Majerowski, vice president, creative,
MG Design Associates, Pleasant Prairie, Wis.
Developing A Design Portfolio [W303]
Wednesday, June 11 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Discover new and creative ways to develop your own
personal portfolio. This session will help you develop
skills in resume construction and building, develop a
teaser sheet to leave with the potential employer and
cover letter creation. [int.] [PD]
Speaker: Dr. Holly Cline, associate professor of interior
design and fashion, Radford University, Radford, Va.
Wayfinding: The Heart Of The Master Plan At Loma Linda University Medical Center [W304]
Wednesday, June 11 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
In 2005, LLUMC embarked on a campus master plan
to manage its dynamic growth and sustain the alignment
between its strategic vision and its facilities and
culture. Observe through this case study how aspects
of the wayfinding and interior design master plan
reinforce evidence-based, patient-centered and
holistic design principals. [int-.adv.] [HC]
Speaker: Annette Ridenour, president, Aesthetic, Inc.,
San Diego, Calif.
Breaking Down The Barriers: Making Corporate America Collaborative [W305]
Wednesday, June 11 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
How do you design a space that supports a dramatic
cultural and strategic change? Follow the case study
of the new Fasson Roll NA Headquarters and find
out how the new space supported a major shift from
a private workspace orientation to a collaborative
team environment. [int.] [FC/R]
Speakers: Nancy Siefert, studio director, KlingStubbins,
Philadelphia, Pa. • Judy Ableman, vice president,
communications, Avery Dennison Fasson Roll North
America, Mentor, Ohio • Amy Manley, associate, senior project designer, KlingStubbins, Philadelphia, Pa.
Technologies And Rituals That Impact Collaborative Work For The Knowledge Worker [W306]
Wednesday, June 11 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
The study into new technologies and rituals that
impact collaboration in both the virtual and physical
environment for the knowledge worker are
introduced in this presentation. The presentation will
include examples of the innovative research models
for collecting, coding and analyzing the quantitative
and qualitative data. [int.] [FM]
Speaker: Martin Linder, IDSA, associate professor,
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, Calif.
Specification Databases Today And Tomorrow [W309]
Wednesday, June 11 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Get an impartial overview of several product and
material specification databases currently available
on the Web through services like Arch tonic, Design
Online, Tectonic Studio, TODL and others. Discuss the
databases' contents, features and usability. Get a
better understanding of how these rapidly expanding
resources can impact the work and business of
design. [basic] [TECH]
Speakers: Mark Gartler, director of library sciences,
Harrington College of Design, Chicago, Ill. •
Laura Haxer, digital resources librarian, Harrington College of Design, Chicago, Ill.
Doing Business With The Federal Government [W311]
Wednesday, June 11 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Learn all facets of GSA's National Furniture Center
from their NSN program, establishing Blanket
Purchase Agreements, to giving directions on how
to sell items off of Schedule. This program is for GSA
Schedule Contract Holders to learn more about the
opportunities available through GSA, the Schedules
Program and ways to further expand the federal
business. [basic] [PD]
Speaker: Diana Leonardo, contract specialist, GSA
National Furniture Acquisition Center, Alexandria, Va.
Crossing Borders, Changing Places? National Culture's Influence On Optimal Workplace Design [W312]
Wednesday, June 11 • 11 a.m.–Noon
This session will present the results of a study of how
national cultures should infl uence the physical
design of workplaces. First, explore the important
differences between national cultures. Then see
how to align those cultures with the design of their
respective workplaces. [adv.] [WPH]
Speaker: Dr. Sally Augustin, environmental
psychologist, global ideation, Haworth, Inc.,
Holland, Mich.
Sustainable High Performance Storage Solutions [W313]
Wednesday, June 11 • 11 a.m.–Noon
Review the three cornerstones of sustainable
design, various storage mediums and construction.
Accurately define the terms such as green, sustainability,
environmentally friendly and so on. Discussion
covers potential profitability for building owners and
developers who build high performance buildings.
[basic] [ENV]
Speakers: Ed Romaine, vice president of marketing,
MegaStar Systems, Glen Gardner, N.J. • Tim Archer,
director, MegaStar Systems, Marietta, Ohio
Healthy And Smart Educational Environments [W314]
Wednesday, June 11 • 11 a.m.–Noon
Understand the missing elements in the home,
school or workplace required to create a highperformance
learning facility. Leave with an action
plan and take the next step toward creating healthy
and smart learning facilities in your design practice.
[int] [INST]
Speaker: Toby Israel, Toby Israel Consulting,
Princeton, N.J.
What's Your Ethical IQ? Ethical Decisions In Your Design Practice [W315]
Wednesday, June 11• 11 a.m.–Noon
Ethical challenges can occur frequently in the work
life of a design professional. Get some basic coping
methods so when these challenges do arise, you are
ready. Review the six stages of moral/ethical
development, and gain strategies for responding to
ethical dilemmas. [int.] [PD]
Speaker: Deborah Long, DREI, educator, NCIDQ
Chapel Hill, N.C.
Design For Wellness [W316]
Wednesday, June 11 • 11 a.m.–Noon
Design has always had a prominent role in improving
the quality of life for people. Discuss how the
application of trans-generational design principles
and non-stigmatizing aesthetics can be utilized to
help people stay well longer and speed recovery
along. [int.] [HC]
Speaker: Gianfranco Zaccai, FIDSA, CEO, Continuum,
West Newton, Mass.
Green Purchasing—The Missing Supply Chain Link [W318]
Wednesday, June 11 • 11 a.m.–Noon
With a little work, you can make the green purchasing
process 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.] [FM]
Speaker: Bill Gregory, IIDA, AATCC, IFMA,
director of sustainable strategies, Milliken &
Company, LaGrange, Ga.
The Emergence Of Healthy Lighting [W319]
Wednesday, June 11 • 11 a.m.–Noon
Get the new lighting ergonomics based on recent
scientific research. Find out how the vision,
neurology, attitudes and effectiveness of people in
healthcare and commercial environments are affected
by applied lighting design. The discussion includes
some of the technical language and a thorough
explanation of lighting and health. See how
lighting design can create spaces that nurture visitors
and sustain workers. [int.] [FT]
Speaker: Steven Klein, IALD, LC, IESNA, lighting
consultant, Klein Lighting, LLC, Milwaukee, Wis.
Making A LEED Certified Home Healthy [W323]
Wednesday, June 11 • 11 a.m.–Noon
Green building protocols put a lot of emphasis on
energy conservation. While that is vital to sustaining
our natural resources, there is a danger of sacrificing
indoor air quality. Find out the concerns specific to
LEED certified homes and learn what materials have
the greatest impact. [basic] [RES]
Speaker: Dr. Marilyn Black, USGBC, IIDA, AIHA, ISIAQ,
ASTM, founder, GREENGUARD Environmental
Institute, Marietta, Ga.
The Power Of Place: Lessons Learned In Workplace Productivity [W324]
Wednesday, June 11 • 1–2 p.m.
Learn from a ten-year research study on workplace
effectiveness of 140 organizations in 24 industries on
how to leverage the power of place. Shatter some
of the myths of productivity as you gain from this
fascinating research. [adv.] [WPH]
Speaker: Diane Stegmeier, AIA, IFMA, CoreNet
Global, author, Stegmeier Consulting Group,
Cleveland, Ohio
Green Buildings And Acoustic Design [W325]
Wednesday, June 11 • 1–2 p.m.
Gain a thorough understanding of sustainable
building programs as they relate to building design
and operation, with an emphasis on energy and
environmental implications. Learn about the field
survey conducted by the Center for the Built
Environment at the University of California Berkley
regarding occupant satisfaction, performance and
availability of materials meeting both green and
acoustical requirements. [basic] [ENV]
Speakers: Dr. Ken Roy, FASA, ASA, ASHRAE,
senior principal scientist, Armstrong Ceiling Systems,
Lancaster, Pa. • Anita Snader, LEED AP, sustainability
manager, Armstrong Ceiling Systems, Lancaster, Pa.
Thinking Strategically About Your Firm ... And Then Doing Something About It! [W327]
Wednesday, June 11 • 1–2 p.m.
See how to frame your goals, inform the structure of
your organization and guide the marketing efforts
of your firm. This fun discussion provides a concise,
six-step plan that will help map out a future for your
organization. [adv.] [PD]
Speaker: Yolanda Cole, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, principal,
Hickok Cole Architects, Washington, D.C.
Lighting For The Aging Eye [W328]
Wednesday, June 11 • 1–2 p.m.
Seniors have more difficulty seeing critical details,
become more sensitive to glare and have more
trouble transitioning from bright to dark spaces. If
we understand what is happening to the eye, we can
provide lighted environments where seniors can see
more easily and clearly and where accidents are less
likely to happen. This session disusses how
environments can look great, use energy modestly,
can be easy to maintain and help prolong
independence. [int.] [SH]
Speaker: Naomi Miller, FIESNA, FIALD, LC, Naomi
Miller Lighting Design, LLC, Troy, N.Y.
California—Living With The New Chapter 10 [W329]
Wednesday, June 11 • 1–2 p.m.
With the introduction of the new CBC, California
has gone from the 1997 UBC based code to the 2006
IBC based code. Get an explanation of the most
meaningful changes and how they affect design
professionals. [int.] [FC/R]
Speaker: Miguel Enguidanos, AIA, NCARB, San Leandro, Calif.
Better Numbers: The Impact Of Workspace Design On Performance, Attraction And Retention [W330]
Wednesday, June 11 • 1–2 p.m.
Get the data from a study of 170 investment
managers at Wachovia, before and after a move.
See how specific attributes of a new space affected
collaboration, communication, productivity,
attraction and retention rates. Discover how research
can validate an investment in workspace design and
how this information can be used in communicating
project success to management. [int.] [FM]
Speakers: Carol Bailis, vice president corporate real
estate, Wachovia Bank, Philadelphia, Pa. •
Patricia Bergquist, research associate, workplace
consultant, Herman Miller Workplace Knowledge,
Country Club Hills, Ill.
Hospitality Is Hot For Tile [W334]
Wednesday, June 11 • 1–2 p.m.
Gain inspiration from this unique session where
experts will discuss and examine recent tile
introductions from Italy and you will hear about their
innovative uses around the world. [int.] [HOSP]
Speakers: Kathleen Dauber, senior associate, HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates, Santa Monica, Calif. • Edie Cohen, deputy editor, Interior
Design Magazine, New York, N.Y. • Tracy Stultz, Senior Designer, Gensler, Santa Monica, Calif.
