Lunch and Learn – Next Gen Facades CEU – Hybrid (Live/Zoom)

Next Gen Facades CEU

Today’s commercial and mixed-use buildings demand innovation and creativity. They are bigger and taller than ever before, need to accommodate an ever-growing list of amenities, and in cities, they need to fit where space is at a premium.Architects must be creative in meeting these needs, but they also have the unique responsibility of working with building owners to add pieces of functional art to the skyline – buildings to be proud of, that complement their surroundings yet stand out on their own.

Enter facade design. This entry-level course seeks to educate architects on the future of facade design — how to put the next big trends into practice by taking products typically designed to protect a building from sun, wind, and rain, and use them to enhance design and create visual interest.

Daniel Brown, Architectural Sales Consultant, Construction Specialties Inc.

Tom Kotiranta, Architectural Sales Consultant, Construction Specialties Inc.

Tom has over 18 years experience representing a number of manufacturers in the Architectural Products and Building Materials categories for both interior and exterior design solutions. Kotiranta received a Bachelor of Science in marketing at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.

• Discuss design trends driving commercial facade innovation and the future of creative facades.
• Describe considerations for ensuring the process of creating commercial facades leads to a design outcome that is efficient, effective, and safe for occupants.
• Examine real-life project case studies to understand facade challenges and the solutions that were created to not only provide protection from elements but also to elevate building design.
• Explain how to balance form and function in facade design to ensure that decorative elements are also structurally sound.

Refreshments will be provided for in person attendees.