Learning Studio

1 Hour, 1/2 Day and
Full Day Continuing
Education Seminars
AIA, ASID Learning Units

Sustainability Design and Health Safety Welfare Credits


Tile Learning Studio

Ceramic Tile Basics

  • How is ceramic tile manufactured?
  • Installation Tips
  • The truth about porcelains

Decorative Products

  • How glass, metals, and handcrafted tiles and stone are made
  • The history of decorative products
  • Successfully specifying decorative products

Tile, the Natural Green Choice

  • What is the TCNA green initiative doing for green building?
  • How is tile green?
  • What do you need to know about tile and sustainability?

Sponsored by Florida Tile

Recent Trends in Waterproofing

  • What are the types of waterproofing membranes?
  • Tips in soundproofing
  • Crack isolation of tile and stone

Sponsored by Noble Membrane Co.

Stone Learning Studio

Stone Basics 101

  • Regions that quarry stone
  • Characteristics and technical type of stone
  • Design options and considerations

Stone 201

  • Fabrication of stone slabs
  • Cladding, veneer, and adhering tips
  • Tips on stone installation

Care and Maintenance of Stone and Tile

  • Routine cleaning of stone and tile
  • What are sealers?
  • Cleaning and problem solving stone

Natural Stone and Sustainability

  • How can stone be green?
  • What is the NSC Sustainability Committee doing to explain how stone is green?
  • Quarrying and fabricating greener

Green Learning Studio

Common Myths and Misconceptions on Green

  • Types of green consumers
  • What is the national green standard?
  • Future of LEED and green standards

Green Issues in Leather, Tile, Glass, and Engineered Products

  • What are the facts on recycled products?
  • How are recycled leather and cork manufactured?
  • Types of tile, glass, and engineered materials used in green building

Green Issues in Coatings Sealers and Green Cleaning

  • What is VOC and indoor air quality?
  • Effects of green cleaning
  • Green anti-graffiti and fire protection

Cool Roofs: What They Do for Sustainability

  • What are cool roofs
  • How does fluid applied coatings work on roof
  • Type of cool roofs

Sponsored by Coat ‘N Cool (Cool Roofs)


CTDA - USGB
Estudio Group LLC is a member of MIA, CTDA, and USGBC. The presenter, Fred Jackson, CTC,CSI has over 25 years building industry experience and has been a speaker/trainer at MIA, Stone Expo, Coverings, KBIS, CTDA, USGBC, TTMAC, and BSI conferences and events.

The above seminars would greatly benefit architects, designers, builders, facility managers, sales representatives, and showroom personnel. For more information call 800.784.0231, email .


AIA - IIDA
THE AIA/CES REGISTERED PROVIDER PROGRAM
The AIA plays an active role in the continuing education of its members. We strive to provide valued opportunities for AIA members to maximize their professional skills through effective learning partnerships with firms, continuing education providers and all AIA components. The Interior Design Continuing Education Council develops and maintains the standards for all interior design continuing education courses.