The Future of Sustainable Design
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss how sustainable design is transforming the world of architecture and design.
- Identify current solid surface offerings, highlighting facades application and how large panel surfaces are playing a role in creating more sustainable spaces.
- Recognize the importance of establishing a relationship with designers and architects, specifically in the world of stone surfaces.
- Explain how to establish a relationship with designers and architects in order to promote a sustainable future.
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
Join Natasha Appel, Regional Facades Sales Manager at Cosentino for an insightful conversation on how sustainability is transforming the world of architecture and design. An architect by trade, Appel has been in the industry for over 14 years and is passionate about the role large panel surfaces, such as Dekton, is playing in creating more sustainable and healthy spaces.
Photo courtesy of Gunni Trentino - Mendoza+Simal Architects Cosentino Facade
Natasha Appel is a Regional Façade Manager at Cosentino, where Natasha leads, trains, and coordinates façade projects, including Ventilated Facades and Direct Adhere Facades. Natasha has a thorough knowledge and understanding of Ventilated Façade systems, porcelain materials, gaged panel and setting materials, along with codes and regulations associated with Building Codes. Published articles and interviews with architectural and construction magazines, including Green Operations Magazine, Floor Daily, Architecture and Construction Magazine. Previously she has worked as an architect on projects ranging from 250 thousand to over 3 Million square foot and been exposed to a variety of project types in over 20 countries, as well as consultant and client relationships. |