Sustainability and Wellness and Their Impact on the Built Environment
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Description
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | 12:00-1:00pm ET
As universal drivers continue to develop, sustainability and wellness have taken the spotlight. We will explore universal drivers that will keep the topics of sustainability and wellness at the forefront both today, and well in the foreseeable future. We will then use the most up to date research to explore how these driving factors shape micro trends in the commercial built environment. Next, we will discover new sustainable materials and the latest technologies on the horizon that can positively impact both the environment and wellness of those who live and work in commercial spaces. Lastly, we will touch on the importance of color in sustainable architecture and design. We will learn how color can aid in safety and wellness, as well as their proven health benefits in one’s physiological and psychological responses.
This free live course is brought to you through a partnership with Sherwin-Williams. By registering for this course, you grant AIA permission to share your name and email address with Sherwin-Williams.
Learning Objectives
Understand key universal drivers of sustainability and wellness, and their importance in the built environment that can shape how you approach the goal of Climate Positive such as decarbonization, waste reduction, social sustainability and transparency.
Explore how these universal drivers have created specific trends in commercial segments of the built environment and their impact on the overall wellness of those who live and work in each space.
Dive deeper into how specifiers and consumer needs are driving innovation in sustainability and wellness including sustainable building materials development, selection and reuse. Uncover the latest sustainable coating technologies specified in commercial spaces and how they can positively impact both the environment and end user.
Discuss the benefits of color and how it can be sued to meet goals of sustainability, and wellness in commercial projects including design and how color influences safety, physiological and phycological responses.
Amanda Lowery provides coating specification and color support for Sherwin Williams in the DC, MD, and Northern VA areas. She has been with Sherwin Williams for 13 years and has worked with specifiers for the last 11 years. Amanda services commercial A&D markets with product specifications, color development and support, and continuing education presentations. She has degrees in Interior Design and Political Science. Amanda has the following certifications: Fitwel Ambassador, LEED Green Associate, WELL AP, CDT-- and is passionate in learning how to improve the built environment both for the environment and those working and living in such spaces.