Continuing Education

In this episode of The Learning Objective, host Erica Waayenberg discusses water’s emotional significance and rising concerns about its quality. With 75% of Americans questioning their tap water, the episode explores how design can enhance water sustainability and quality. Mike Sale, Director of Home Water Systems at Delta Faucet, and Elena Berg, a professor at The American University of Paris, both certified water sommeliers, share insights on water conservation, sustainability, and innovative technologies like tankless reverse osmosis. They emphasize the importance of thoughtful design and collective responsibility in addressing water-related challenges.

What if we told you there exists an element so powerful that simply seeing it is linked to improved health? Regular encounters with this element have been shown to contribute positively to psychological well-being. In fact, studies suggest it offers greater mental health benefits than even green spaces. Its color is overwhelmingly favored by individuals worldwide. Moreover, approximately one-third of respondents claim their most innovative ideas emerge while interacting with it in the shower. Intrigued? This episode delves into the transformative influence of water—in its various forms and representations—on our well-being within the built environment.

In this course, participants will delve into the intricate relationship between creative design, well-being, and the rejuvenating properties of water elements.

In our latest episode, in partnership with ThinkLab, we interview Mike O’Neill, lead of data science research for the Gensler Research Institute, and Mitch Dalton, chief innovation officer at Core Spaces.

Did you know material-minded design can not only make your business more sustainable, but also more agile? Learn more from experts at material insights company Material ConneXion in our latest IDCEC & AIA accredited CEU podcast in partnership with ThinkLab™.

How can current design practices be reimagined to design with equity in mind? Discover the importance of inclusivity in design in Designing for Equity & Belonging, an IDCEC & AIA accredited CEU podcast in partnership with ThinkLab.

Did you know a study measuring burnout in professions rated interior designers among the highest in exhaustion? Discover how to design your performance cycle to work in harmony with creativity in Designing Against Burnout, an IDCEC & AIA accredited CEU podcast in partnership with ThinkLab

This course will deliver 1.0 LU hour while explaining the need for a system-wide approach to water delivery and waste removal in green buildings. Come away with an understanding of green building practices, programs, and resources and learn about water-saving plumbing products for your next project. Please contact your local manufacturer's representative to schedule a presentation time or visit the resource for our self-paced online options.

This course will earn you 1.0 LU hour after an interesting journey through the evolution of shower systems from 600 B.C. to present day. You'll come away with the ability to identify the components that create a spa-like shower experience and state the key design and installation considerations for custom showers. Please contact your local manufacturer's representative to schedule a presentation time or visit the resource for our self-paced online options.

Multigenerational households benefit from certain key amenities for safety and comfort. During this 1.0-LU-hour course, you will explore the importance of universal design for these spaces.Please contact your local manufacturer's representative to schedule a presentation time or visit the resource for our self-paced online options.

An overview of residential plumbing systems, learn how fixture and faucet function, operation, performance and placement affect water delivery in the kitchen and bathroom. Completion of this course will provide 1.0 LU hour. Please contact your local manufacturer's representative to schedule a presentation time or visit the resource for our self-paced online options.

Earn 1.0 LU hour while learning about the melinnial profile, its impact on multifamily communities, and its effect on kitchen and bath trends. Leave with an in-depth understanding of mellinial decision-making factors relative to the multifamily landscape. Please contact your local manufacturer's representative to schedule a presentation time or visit the resource for our self-paced online options.

Ask the right questions. Work within your client’s budget. Communicate for effective ‘upselling.' Earn 1.0 LU hour while engaging over these common business topics. Please contact your local manufacturer's representative to schedule a presentation time or visit the resource for our self-paced online options.

Emerging design pros will appreciate this discussion around the keys to cultivating meaningful work relationships. Networking, emotional intelligence, and project management are all topics covered in this course, which offers participants 1.0 LU hour. Please contact your local manufacturer's representative to schedule a presentation time or visit the resource for our self-paced online options.

Leverage marketing and communication skills to sell yourself, your firm, and your design. This course, worth 1.0 LU hour, will walk the newest members of your team through best practices and ideas for top-notch presentations.

During this 1.0-LU-hour course, you will discuss the influence of demographic and societal trends on bathroom design, learn how water-efficient fixtures contribute to the sustainable built environment, and explore how technology contributes to energy- and water-efficiency while improving functionality. Please contact your local manufacturer's representative to schedule a presentation time or visit the resource for our self-paced online options.

This course, worth 1.0 LU hour, discusses ways to incorporate safe and accessible products into your designs without sacrificing style. It also offers ideas for recommending aging in place solutions to clients who may resist the topic. Please contact your local manufacturer's representative to schedule a presentation time or visit the resource for our self-paced online options.

Earn 1.0 LU hour while exploring the history of ADA, universal design principles, and plumbing technologies that improve accessibility. Please contact your local manufacturer's representative to schedule a presentation time or visit the resource for our self-paced online options.