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This course provides the current means and methods of developing coated fabrics that support extended life cycles and sustainable design while minimizing waste and meeting aesthetic needs that provide successful design solutions.
Spradling Hosted by NorvaNivel
When: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Stone Werks Big Rock Grille | Lincoln Heights | 999 E Basse Rd. | San Antonio, TX 78209
Cost: IIDA Member Free | Non-Member $35
Credits: 1 LU for HSW
Online Registration

This year, we return to Houston to honor Excellence in Design in Texas and Oklahoma. Join us for an evening of dinner, Design Excellence Awards, Pinnacle Awards, networking and dancing. Ticket sales and underwriting close October 5th!
When: 7:00 PM
Where: The Revaire | 7122 Old Katy Road | Houston, Texas 77024
Underwriting, Tables and Ticket Sales Open
Hotel Room Block Closes September 28th!

Austin City Center is looking for projects completed in the last 12 months to tour! We would love to walk
the completed project and hear about the creative efforts and challenges behind designing new and beautiful spaces. Please inquire
with Gracie Conner - iida.austinprograms@gmail.com

Austin City Center is looking for Barrier-free/Sustainable/ HSW CEUs for the 2018-2019 year, as well as other approved IDCEC courses. Please inquire with Allison White, IIDA.Austinprodevelopment@gmail.com

Calling all A+D industry professionals! Help us promote zero waste by diverting your samples/materials from landfills and dropping them off at SKG’s warehouse! Items can be dropped off Oct. 15-19. A Zero Landfill upcycle event will be Oct 20 for the public to collect the donated materials and reuse in creative, new ways! Thanks for recycling!
When:
Pollinate(Drop-Off): 10.15-19 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cultivate (Sort): 10.19 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Harvest (Public Event): 10.20 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where:  SKG 6301 E. Stassney Lane Bldg. 9-100, Austin, TX 78744
Cost: Free
Online Regsitration

Calling all A+D industry professionals! Help us promote zero waste by diverting your samples/materials from landfills and dropping them off at SKG’s warehouse! Items can be dropped off Oct. 15-19. A Zero Landfill upcycle event will be Oct 20 for the public to collect the donated materials and reuse in creative, new ways! Thanks for recycling!
When:
Pollinate(Drop-Off): 10.15-19 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cultivate (Sort): 10.19 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Harvest (Public Event): 10.20 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where:  SKG 6301 E. Stassney Lane Bldg. 9-100, Austin, TX 78744
Cost: Free
Online Regsitration

Sustainability in action.  Were up-cycling design materials back into the community.
When: 
10.20 | Teachers & Artists Day | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
10.21 | Open to the Public | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: CRG | 1234 Silber Rd. | Houston, TX  77055 |
Underwriting

SAVE THE DATE for the 3rd annual IIDA Spirit of San Antonio vendor showcase! Enjoy new vendor products, appetizers, spirits and carnival games! More details included in the registration link below. RSVP today!
When: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Where: 1917 N New Braunfels Ave | San Antonio TX 78208
Online Information

IIDA Art & Artifacts is back from the dead & were ready to party! Join us at this this year’s festivities.
When: 7:00 - 11:00 PM
Where: Eureka Heights | 941 W18th St | Houston 77008
Cost: IIDA Members $50 | Non-Members $70
Underwriting
Registration

You are invited to JOIN THE REVOLUTION! Please Join IIDA, Social Design Alliance (SDA) and the Texas State University Interior Design students as we give back to our Austin community. Together these organizations will re-design the residential living areas of four local families. Please contact Andrea Bledsoe for more information regarding volunteering, as well as donating time and supplies.
When:
9.23 - 11.03 | Workdays TBD
11.03 | Install Day + BBQ Celebration | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Homestead Oaks | Austin TX 78748
Online Registration

Want to get involved with IIDA?  We need YOU!  IIDA SACC is looking for volunteers to help with the many different activities and events we have planned for this year.  Join a committee to help plan an event, or volunteer to help the day of.  Sign up and we will contact you to find out what works best.
Sign Up Today!

Time: November 6, 2018
11:30 - 1:30 am
Location: Crestron Design Showroom - Houston, 5120 Woodway, Suite 119, Houston, TX

This seminar provides an overview of standard vs. automated residential lighting control systems as well as basic lighting design terminology and system components. You’ll gain an understanding of various residential control solutions and the benefits associated with each system.

1.0 AIA LU
Lunch included with registration 
Parking is free
Registration $25 General Admission | $10 AIA Members 

Click here to register!

Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: HOK, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 900, Houston, TX 

This Full Day Continuing Education seminar is an opportunity to earn many learning units in the convenience of one day.  This occasion will feature presentations by Tamlyn, Griesenbeck, DowDuPont, JELD-Wen, Inc., TRW Family & Triton Stone Group

6.0 AIA HSW
Breakfast and lunch included with registration 
Parking not included  
Preregistration $110 General Admission | $40 AIA Members | $25 Students + Interns 
Higher registration fees for onsite registration 

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Time: 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Houston Marriott West Loop, 1750 West Loop S., Houston, TX 

Architect Magazine in partnership with AIAH will present a lively discussion about the changes in the 2015 IECC as they relate to the building enclosure. Rub shoulders and talk face-to-face with presenters Peter Yost and Steven Baczek, two of our industry’s top guns on building enclosures and integrating material selections.
5.0 AIA HSW

Free event - Click here for more info!

This course is designed to enhance your basic understanding of the legislative policy that helps shape our healthcare industry. We will explore the side effects on industry values as well as the impact of policy on design and development.
Sponsored by Cronan & Associates

When: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Stone Werks Big Rock Grille | Lincoln Heights | 999 E Basse Rd. | San Antonio, TX 78209
Cost: IIDA Members Free | Non-Members $35
Credits: 1 LU for HSW

Online Registration.

Join IIDA Austin and Delta Millworks as we celebrate a Very Boho Christmas! Food, drinks, and a good time provided. Suggested donation at the door of $20.00. All proceeds will go directly to Community First! Village | Mobile Loaves and Fishes. Friends, family, and co-workers are all welcome to join!

When: 5:30 -- 9:30 PM
Where: Delta Millworks | 4701 E 5th Street, Austin, TX 78702
Cost: $20 suggested donation - taken at the door

Online Registration.

Please join IIDA San Antonio City Center members as we volunteer to help The Salvation Army to help set up the Toy Shop for distribution and sort and pack donated gifts for specific children.

When: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: The San Antonio Event Center | 8111 Meadow Leaf Dr. | San Antonio, TX 78227
Cost: Free

RSVP Here.

Clarus presents Generation Z: Why Design is Changing...Again
As the post-millennial Generation makes its way into college and the corporate world, it’s imperative for institutions and organizations to holistically grasp and comprehend not just the way Z’s learn, retain and comprehend information, but the events that have shaped them and who they are. Our research covers the types of environments this generation thrives in, while learning and how colleges and companies can adapt and conform to meet the needs of Generation Z.
When: 11:30 AM Networking | 12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch and CEU
Where: Huitt-Zollars | 1001 Fannin St | Suite 4040 | Houston TX 77002
Cost: IIDA Members Free | Non-Members $40
Credits: IDCEC HSW

Humanscale presents Sit-Seating in the Workplace Today
In this discussion, we’ll take a look at the evolution of chair design and how it’s kept up (or fallen behind) in supporting human health and wellbeing in a technology driven office scape. We’ll review the environment impact of chair manufacturing; today’s seating issues and the benefits to good, healthy seating. As we summarize, we’ll also review the proper lens under which designers should specify the appropriate seating solutions for today’s task intensive clients.
When: 5:30 PM Networking | 6:00 - 7:00 PM CEU
Where: 2500 Summer St | Ste 3114 | Houston TX 77002
Cost: IIDA Members Free | Non-Members $40
Credits: IDCEC HSW

RSVP here.

Learn how environmental factors in the office can effect comfort and productivity and therefore have ergonomic implications.
Sponsored by Gateway Printing & Co.

When: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Gateway Printing & Office Supply, Inc., | 14803 Bulverde Rd.| San Antonio, TX 78247
Cost: IIDA Members Free | Non-Members $35
Credits: 1 LU for HSW

Online Registration.