Do you have an office in the New York Metropolitan Area? Neil Gordon of Decorating with Fabric would love to present his Lunch & Learn program. One of the sessions below offer HSW Sustainable Design Credit. If you would like to set up a date, please contact Neil Gordon @ neil@dwfcontract.com
Course #1
An Architects Guide to Sustainable Window Coverings
Provider Decorating with Fabric
Program # SWC13111
Program An Architect's Guide to Sustainable Window Coverings
Length 1 Hour
Credits 1 HSW SD
Description
A course designed for the Architect and Designer which covers the full array of Sustainable and Energy Efficient Window Coverings. In this session all types of window coverings will be covered including roman shades, vertical blinds, roller shades and draperies.
Learning Objectives
- To understand the various ways that window coverings can improve the energy efficiencies of residential and commercial buildings.
- How to specify window coverings that improve solar reflectance, solar glare and how to increase R values.
- How to understand draperies and fabric treatments as better insulators for energy efficiencies.
- To learn about Green and Sustainable fabrics, supplies and methods in the fabrication of drapery treatments.
Presentation Format
There is a PowerPoint used for this presentation. Hand held samples of actual window covering products are shown and explained.
A/V Needed
Computer, Projector and Screen.
Target Audience
Architects, Interior Designers, and Specification Writers and other design professionals in the commercial, retail, residential, hospitality, healthcare, to name a few.
Facilitator Qualifications
Decorating with Fabric serves the commercial and residential markets for over 20 years. The owner Neil Gordon, is well known in the industry and is an expert in drapery and upholstery design and fabrication and installation.
Cost
There is no cost to bring this program to your company or group meeting.
Course #2
Communicating Successful Drapery Design
Provider Decorating with Fabric
Program # 041058
Program Communicating Successful Drapery Design
Length 1 Hour
Credits 1
Description
Does drapery design drive you nuts? Are you bombarded with questions because your drapery specs are insufficient? Do your designs end up a disaster, costing you time and money? Well, if you answered yes to any of these questions, then this session is for you. This hands-on session will address design, documentation, and installation of drapery treatments. You will have a better grasp on how to communicate effectively what the client expects to what is fabricated and installed, and you will be able to identify the critical areas with careful planning in order to avoid surprises.
Learning Objectives
- To understand the three step process of successful window covering design, documentation and installation
- To communicate effectively the client's expectations for successful fabrication and installation
- To identify the critical areas with careful planning in order to avoid surprises
- To feel comfortable in specifying hardware, mechanisms, structural pockets and fabrics
Presentation Format
There is no PowerPoint used for this presentation. A handout is given to the participants to follow along with. Hand held samples of actual drapery products are shown and explained.
A/V Needed
None
Target Audience
Architects, Interior Designers, and Specification Writers and other design professionals in the commercial, retail, residential, hospitality, healthcare, to name a few.
Facilitator Qualifications
Decorating with Fabric serves the commercial and residential markets for over 20 years. The owner Neil Gordon, is well known in the industry and is an expert in drapery and upholstery design and fabrication and installation.
Cost
There is no cost to bring this program to your company or group meeting.