Climate, Building Resiliency and Human Health: How Extreme Weather Impacts Interior Design Materials
Adapt in response to extreme weather events to create healthier interior spaces.
Continuing Education Approvals
- 1.5 IDCEC CEU | HSW | CC-122102 (Your CEU will be reported to IDCEC on your behalf.)
- 1.5 AIA LU | HSW | GATHER24VC01 (AIA Members: Please contact education@asid.org to have your completion reported or add your AIA Member number to your ASID account profile.)
Description
The rise in synthetic products coupled with the focus on airtight buildings to conserve energy has led to a rise in volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), particulate matter (PM) and chemical related indoor air quality (IAQ) issues, resulting in building-related illness, litigation and leasing problems. Additionally, an increase in weather-related disasters, warmer temperatures and changes in precipitation have increased ground ozone, mold and pathogens. Evolving environmental conditions are impacting building materials and increasing the risks to human health. This presentation seeks to raise greater awareness so that interior designers can drive market transformation collectively towards healthier spaces. Interior designers can be part of the solution by reducing indoor pollution, achieving better building resiliency, and proactively incorporating design measures that (1) evaluate potential impacts from extreme weather events and (2) prioritize the selection of materials, finishes and furnishings that minimize risks to human health.
This session includes a designer panel featuring: Alison Faecher, ASID, NCIDQ, EDAC, LEED AP, Principal, Interior Design, SmithGroup | Ken Wilson, ASID, FIIDA, FAIA, LEED Fellow, Principal, Interior Design Director, Perkins&Will | Toni Gocke Wyre, FASID, LEED AP, WELL AP, Program Director, Interior Design, University of Central Arkansas
GATHER Catalyst 2024 live program recording of session held August 13, 2024.
What You Will Learn
- Recognize the impact of extreme weather events on the built environment, with a specific focus on extreme heat.
- Describe the role of interior design in lessening these impacts.
- Identify strategies in adapting the interior design process and decision-making.
- Apply research findings to inform material selections that will increase building resiliency and improve human health.
- Integrate adaptation in the design process with consideration of different market sectors, project site conditions, and competing priorities.
Access Period: GATHER Catalyst 2024 Virtual Conference Package CEUs available to complete through February 28, 2025.
S. Dawn Haynie, Ph.D., ASID Educator, Assoc. AIA, CNU Advocate
Research Fellow
American Society of Interior Designers
Dr. Dawn Haynie offers a distinctive, interdisciplinary approach to design. She has extensive experience as a researcher, practitioner, and educator across the disciplines of urban design, architecture, interiors, and graphic design. Her work combines research-based strategies with the lessons learned though her years of professional practice to enhance the spatial experience. As the Research Fellow for the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), she is managing the internal and external research on the interior design industry. She is also an adjunct professor at Georgia State University, sharing her interdisciplinary approach with students. Dr. Haynie has a Ph.D. in Architecture, Culture, & Behavior from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Architecture from Auburn University. Her research has been published and presented internationally, and she was recently recognized by ULI Atlanta in their inaugural 2020 class of The Leaders.
Holley Henderson, ASID Affiliate, LEED Fellow, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador
Director of Strategic Partnerships and Education
Chemical Insights Research Institute of UL Research Institutes
Holley Henderson is the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Education for Chemical Insights Research Institute of UL Research Institutes. Her background includes interior design, sustainability consulting, and providing education for the built environment community. A frequent speaker on sustainable design issues, she has presented for many groups including Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, IFMA World Workplaces, NeoCon, Greenguard Summit, Hospitality & Design (HD) Conference, CBRE World Conference, the International Convention Center Conference, as well as numerous professional associations, academic institutions, and corporate audiences. Holley is the author of the book, “Becoming a Green Building Professional”.
This CEU is registered with the International Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) for continuing education credits. This credit will be accepted by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), International Interior Designers Association (IIDA) and Interior Designers of Canada (IDC).
The content included is not deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by IDCEC of any material or construction or any method or manner of handling, using distributing or dealing in any material or product.
Questions related to specific materials, methods and services should be directed to the instructor and provider of the CEU.
This program is registered for 1.5 CEU value HSW. The IDCEC class-code is: CC-122102.
Attendees who do not belong to ASID, IIDA or IDC and do not have a unique IDCEC number will be provided with a Certificate of Completion after this CEU.
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