Continuing Education

Timeless Look of Natural Stone

Presented by Florida Tile, Inc.

Health, Safety & Welfare Credits: AIA/CES (1LU)

Overview

Durable natural stone tile has been used for centuries as a quality finish in buildings. Stone is used in a variety of applications from rustic cabins to minimalist modern interiors and can be specified in many sizes, shapes and colors. From sedimentary to metamorphic, this presentation reviews the differences between sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic stone products including the differences between travertine and marble. An overview of numerous finishes, installations and appropriate maintenance techniques will provide information on how to select the right stone for any surface. Honed, tumbled, polished, split faced, brushed are just some of the finishes explained and illustrated in this presentation. This overview demonstrates why stone has numerous environmental benefits to architects who design buildings that are long lasting.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course you will be able to:

Distinguish between different types of stone and how they are formed
Discuss methods of stone finishing that gives different surface looks.
Explain the basics of selecting, installing and maintaining different types of stone.
Specify the use of stone as an environmental choice for green buildings.

Availability

In partnership with McGraw Hill, Architectural Record and construction.com, Florida Tile is able to offer this course online at the link below. This allows you to review the course and notes in your own time and take the test as well as submit your credits for continuing education all online and directly with your association.

ceu.construction.com/crs.php

Course Accreditations

All courses are Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) accredited through the American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Development

This presentation was developed by Florida Tile’s Dan Marvin, Director of Technical Services. Dan has a degree in Ceramic Engineering and 20 years of experience in ceramic tile manufacturing with American Olean Tile, Dal Tile, and Florida Tile. In addition to leading Florida Tile’s Green Team, Dan also chairs the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Green Initiative Committee and is a member of the Ceramic Tile Distributors of America (CTDA) Green Committee. Dan is active with the USGBC on the local and national level and has led the charge in certifying tile products under GREENGUARD and Certified Porcelain certifications. Dan has had articles about the Green implications of tile in Tile Letter, Floor Trends, TILE, and Ceramic Industry magazines and writes a monthly blog on tile for Ceramic Industry.

Know Your Porcelain

Presented by Florida Tile, Inc.

Health, Safety & Welfare Credits: AIA/CES (1LU)

Overview

Porcelain tile is beautiful, strong, durable and ideal surface in commercial as well as residential applications. Certified porcelain excels as a versatile finish material both indoors and out from kitchens to baths, poolside to hospital hallway. Porcelain tile meets universal design and this presentation will review the latest information on using the dynamic coefficient of friction (DCOF) vs. the static coefficient of friction (SCOF) for tile surfaces that meet ADA criteria. Architects will review the manufacturing of tiles, the use of recycled content, tile grading, markings and tile applications. Numerous examples of the different types of porcelain will expand the architect’s design toolkit. Mastering the art of selecting and specifying porcelain tile, architects can comfortably choose porcelain tile to provide durability and sustainability to their projects.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course you will be able to:

Define what makes a tile porcelain and what “Certified Porcelain” means
Identify different types of porcelain tiles
Discuss how porcelain tiles are manufactured
Analyze the technical specifications listed for porcelain tile in marketing materials

Availability

ceu.construction.com/crs.php

Course Accreditations

All courses are Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) and Sustainable Design (SD) accredited through the American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Development

Healthy Indoor Air by Design

Presented by Florida Tile, Inc.

Health, Safety & Welfare Credits: AIA (1LU), IDCEC (0.1 CEU), CSI (1-ECH), GBCI (1 CE)

Learning Objectives

This basic level course is designed to communicate the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) and empower architects, designers and specifiers to employ strategies to improve the IAQ in the spaces they are creating. The course includes background on the impact of indoor air pollution on human health and economics. Participants will learn to identify sources of indoor air pollutants, illustrated by several case studies that highlight the effects of controlling, versus not controlling, IAQ at the design phase of building construction. Emphasis will also be placed on how participants can incorporate good IAQ principles into sustainable building projects.

At the end of this program, the participants will understand the impact of indoor air pollution on human health. They will also be able to identify sources of indoor air pollutants and view several case studies of the effects of controlling versus not controlling indoor environmental quality at the design phase of building construction. Moreover, the participants will learn the value of selecting certified low emitting products as a proven method for controlling VOC emissions (volatile organic compounds) that invade the indoor environment.

Course Accreditations

All courses are Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) and Sustainable Design (SD) accredited through the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Other course accreditations include the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), Construction Education Network (CEN).