Learn how to design sustainably during NKBA’s April webinar series. By Loren Kessell
Sustainability remains an important topic, and NKBA’s free April webinar series, sponsored by Hettich, will focus on sustainable design and the wellness opportunities it creates. Each month, NKBA offers free 60-minute webinars worth 0.1 CEU per event. This is an easy way for designers to collect the CEUs needed to maintain NKBA certification. Participants must engage in 80 percent of the live sessions to receive CEU credit; registration closes two hours prior to start times. All webinars begin at 12 noon, Eastern Time. Here is the full list:
“The Future of Sustainable Design”
Sustainable design trends have advanced in response to people prioritizing wellness in the home. Brian Gallop, Territory Manager – New York for Waterstone Company, will share trend forecasts and why there is an emphasis on company transparency on Thursday, April 21. Register here.
“Practically Optimistic: Channeling Optimism as a Guiding Design Principle”
Simplicity in sustainable design can play an important role. Explore design strategies and identify opportunities for wellness with Kelsey Barrett, Commercial Market Representative, and Kasey Marquardt, Residential Market Representative, for Cambria USA, on Tuesday, April 26. Register here.
“Wood Ceilings – Natural Materials in Biophilic Design”
A direct connection to nature in a space can boost health and well-being. Brooke S. Altidor, Allied ASID, LEED AP ID+C, Architectural Specifications Manager for CertainTeed, will review installation details and identify the research-proven physical, physiological and emotional benefits of wood in biophilic interiors on Thursday, April 28. Register here.
This article has been updated and was originally published on March 30, 2022.
