The Elements & Obstacles of Ceiling Design
Learning Objectives:
- Discover material & design choices for commercial ceilings.
- Review a selection of project examples to illustrate architects design decisions.
- Outline factors to consider when designing a ceiling.
- Present the performance & aesthetic qualities of various ceiling types.
Credits:
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
This course explains how to select materials and design options that will improve the look and function of interior and exterior ceiling systems, including factors such as acoustics, cost, aesthetics, and sustainability.
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Steve Udolph is the national sales manager for CertainTeed Architectural, covering a wide range of standard and custom product collections in felt, wood, metal, fiberglass, mineral fiber, and more. It’s a natural fit for Steve, who has spent his entire career in the interior specialties business, putting his dual degrees in marketing and management information systems to work in a field that thrives on design, messaging, and technology. |
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The ceilings and walls you create in a space are more than mere surfaces. They offer aesthetic beauty that inspires creativity and contributes to well-being in offices, schools, medical facilities, hotels, and more. They offer acoustic benefits that help workers focus, students learn, and patients heal. So it’s critical to find partners and collaborators who help you solve building problems creatively and efficiently, while tackling the most demanding challenges in acoustics, installation, engineering, and innovation. That’s where CertainTeed Architectural Products comes in. We’ll manage the details so you can focus on pushing the boundaries of ceiling design.
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