News & Events

Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
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 

Time: 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!

Previously known as Student Conference, IIDA SHIFT will return to Dallas in 2019. Join professionals and students from around the country to get ready for the next step in your career as an interior designer. With project tours, workshops, a table top tradeshow, porfolio reviews, and more, you don't want to miss out. Visit our event website for more information

Click here for more information.

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 

Click here to register!

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.

Save the date for the annual joint luncheon event with CoreNet Houston Chapter.

Thursday, February 12^th

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Register Here

Luncheon Location

Junior League of Houston

1811 Briar Oaks Lane

Houston, TX 77027

Make plans to join us at the McCoy showroom and let the good times roll at the 3^rd annual IFMA Houston Chapter Casino Night.  Hang out with friends, meet new people, win some cool prizes.

February 19, 2019
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

McCoy Showroom
6869 Old Katy Road
Houston, TX 77024

Click here for more information or to register.

Opportunities are now available for event sponsorship.  Check out the Event Sponsorships for more information.

Previously known as Student Conference, IIDA SHIFT will return to Dallas in 2019. Join professionals and students from around the country to get ready for the next step in your career as an interior designer. With project tours, workshops, a table top tradeshow, porfolio reviews, and more, you don't want to miss out. Visit our event website for more information

Click here for more information.

Texas Association for Interior Design (TAID) is an advocacy group speaking as a single unified voice on legislative issues which affect the business of interior design in Texas. 5-6:00 will be a wine and legislative update. 6-8:00 will be an art market, wine pull, and silent auction featuring items for sale from local artisans. Lot 512.

March 4

Wine & Legislative Update
When: 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Market - Silent Auction - Wine Pull
When: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

March 5

Interior Design Legislative Day at the Capitol
When: 9:30 AM

Click here for more information.

Texas Association for Interior Design (TAID) is an advocacy group speaking as a single unified voice on legislative issues which affect the business of interior design in Texas. Invite friends, family, and co-workers and join your design community as we advocate for our profession

When: 9:30 AM
Where: Texas State Capitol | Austin TX

This CEU will educate you on the history of Scandinavian design, explore the design philosophy and aesthetic details that make it so sought after in the U.S. today. We'll examine key trends in color, material, and finishes and see how Scandinavian design practices will continue to inspire trends in products and interiors in the years to come.

Hosted by Sue Gorrman Associates, Source International
When: 11 :30 AM - 1 :00 PM
Where: Liberty Bar 11111 S Alamo St. I San Antonio, TX 78210 I Quarrel Room
Cost: IIDA Members Free I Non-Members $35

IIDA Product Runway 2019- Underwriting is Open!
Please go to www.productrunwayhouston.com for more information - click the underwriting tab at the top.

The 11th annual IIDA Product Runway is going to be a celebration of our wonderful city of Houston! The event returns to Revention Music Center on Friday April 26, 2019. Product Runway puts teams of interior designers, architects, and design students in a fashion design competition by creating handmade garments out of architectural finish materials. The theme this year is "HOU I Love You", with each team given a landmark or building that is unique to Houston. Do not miss Houston City Center's biggest event of the year! Save the Date of April 26th, 2019! Please reach out to iidahou.productrunway@gmail.com should you have any questions. Please also make sure to mark your calendars for the additional events leading up to Product Runway:

Wednesday February 13th - Team Reveal hosted by J.Tyler Thursday February 28th - Fashion 101 hosted by Workplace Solutions
Thursday April 18th - Garment Judging hosted by WH&L Spaces Where: Revention Music Center I 520 Texas Ave I Houston, Texas 77002

Surface color and design has an integral role in all interior spaces. Interior surfaces are the point of interaction between users and their environment, and play an important role in connecting the visual and physical worlds. This CEU provides information for professionals that will aid in the identification of significant requirements to consider during the selection process that can guide in implementing wise choices for all interior surfaces.

Presented and hosted by Sally Chavez with Witsonart.
When: 11 :30 AM - 1 :00 PM
Where: FMG I 3300 N Interstate Hwy 35 #145 I Austin, TX 78705
Cost: IIDA Members & Student Members Free I Non-Members $20

The Community Relations Committee is sponsoring the annual Hug-a-Bear Campaign to collect teddy bears to present to the Houston Police Department.

Collected bears will be distributed to the Houston Police and Fire Departments so that officers and firefighters can carry them in their patrol units, fire trucks and ambulances.  The bears are used to comfort children who have suffered a traumatic experience or crisis.  Some of the bears will be given to the Juvenile Sex Crimes Unit Investigators so that they can bring comfort to their young victims.

Please bring your new, 12”-14” size bears (or other cuddly animals) to the March 14^th luncheon for collection.

This year the company with the most bears (over 100) donated for the March 14th collection day will be invited to attend the May luncheon with an opportunity to speak during that program as our Chapter Spotlight feature.  For more information please contact Kathy Edwards, or click here to see more information or register.

March 14, 2019
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Lloyd's Registry
1330 Enclave Pkwy #200
Houston, TX 77077

Interested in becoming more involved in IIDA? San Antonio City Center is currently accepting applications for the City Center Council 2019-2020 term. A variety of chair and co-chair position are available for those looking to get more out of their IIDA membership. Apply today! Email
Noella Cantu Vela at iidasaccdirector@gmail.com or Blakeley Dent at iidasaccdirectorelect@gmail.com for more information or to request an application.

Please join IIDA San Antonio City Center members as we take a walking tour of the first phase of San Pedro Creek Culture Park. Hosted by Javier Parades from Munoz & Co, this linear park, located in the historic heart of downtown San Antonio, is vital to safely conveying flood waters with low impact design features that are improving water quality and the natural habitat of the creek. San Pedro Creek Culture Park is recognized as a catalyst for economic development, Latino culture, art and nature in San Antonio. We will begin at the Plaza de Fundacion and conclude at Alameda Theatre.

When: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Where: Plaza de Fundacion I Parking I 600 North Santa Rosa Avenue, San Antonio, 78207 (comer of Santa Rosa Street & West Martin)
Cost: IIDA Members Free I Non-Members $10

Click here for more information or to register.

March 28, 2019
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

St. Arnold's Brewery - Investor's Pub
2000 Lyons
Houston, TX 77020
https://www.saintarnold.com/

Tickets

$25.00 Guest
$30.00 after 05:00 pm March 21

$20.00 Member
$25.00 after 5:00 pm March 21

$1,000.00 2019 Fish Fry Title Sponsor

$500.00 2019 Fish Fry Sponsor

IIDA's ZeroLandfill San Antonio has partnered with FacilityRx, to bring this event to you! It's time to clean out that Library!! We need you to drop off all of your old or unwanted material samples to Facility RX during the 2 collection weeks. The only thing we ask you not to bring is paper and binders, as these can be recycled normally.

When: Drop Off Dates: April 1st-April 5th and April 8th-April 11th M-T 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Friday 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
Sorting Day: April 11th, 2019 5:00pm-8:00pm (Will need volunteers)

Community "Harvest" Date: April 13th, 2019 8:30-12:00pm (Will need volunteers 8:00am-12:30pm)
Where: FacilityRX 12715 N. St Mary's I San Antonio, Texas 78212
Cost: Free

Surface color and design has an integral role in all interior spaces. Interior surfaces are the point of interaction between users and their environment, and play an important role in connecting the visual and physical worlds. This CEU provides information for professionals that will aid in the identification of significant requirements to consider during the selection process that can guide in implementing wise choices for all interior surfaces. Presented by Wilsonart

When: 11 :30 AM - 1 :00 PM
Where: Paesanos Lincoln Heights I 555 E Basse Rd I San Antonio, TX 78209
Cost: IIDA Members Free I Non-Members $35
Credits: 1 LU for HSW

IIDA's ZeroLandfill San Antonio has partnered with FacilityRx, to bring this event to you! It's time to clean out that Library!! We need you to drop off all of your old or unwanted material samples to Facility RX during the 2 collection weeks. The only thing we ask you not to bring is paper and binders, as these can be recycled normally.

When: Drop Off Dates: April 1st-April 5th and April 8th-April 11th M-T 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Friday 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
Sorting Day: April 11th, 2019 5:00pm-8:00pm (Will need volunteers)

Community "Harvest" Date: April 13th, 2019 8:30-12:00pm (Will need volunteers 8:00am-12:30pm)
Where: FacilityRX 12715 N. St Mary's I San Antonio, Texas 78212
Cost: Free

Join us on April 11th to network with talented interior design students from Texas State and the University of Texas. Ten student finalists will be selected to display their work at the event, which you'll have a chance to review and cast a vote for "crowd favorite. The evening will also include mock interviews, portfolio reviews, and a panel discussion with Austin's leading design professionals.

When: 6:00 -8:00 PM
Where: CTA Architects J 316 W 12th St #300 I Austin, TX 78701
Cost: IIDA Members & Student Members Free I Non-Members $20 I Student Non-Members $10

IIDA's ZeroLandfill San Antonio has partnered with FacilityRx, to bring this event to you! It's time to clean out that Library!! We need you to drop off all of your old or unwanted material samples to Facility RX during the 2 collection weeks. The only thing we ask you not to bring is paper and binders, as these can be recycled normally.

When: Drop Off Dates: April 1st-April 5th and April 8th-April 11th M-T 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Friday 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
Sorting Day: April 11th, 2019 5:00pm-8:00pm (Will need volunteers)

Community "Harvest" Date: April 13th, 2019 8:30-12:00pm (Will need volunteers 8:00am-12:30pm)
Where: FacilityRX 12715 N. St Mary's I San Antonio, Texas 78212
Cost: Free

Click here for more information or to register.

April 22, 2019
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The Clubs of Kingwood
1700 Lake Kingwood Trail
Kingwood, TX 77339

Tickets

$1,400.00 2019 Dinner Sponsor

$1,400.00 2019 Drink Cart Sponsor

$500.00 2019 Driving Range Sponsor

$300.00 2019 Golf Ball Give-Away

$1,000.00 2019 Happy Hour Sponsor

$700.00 2019 Hole Sponsor

$1,300.00 2019 Hole Sponsor with 4some

$300.00 2019 Longest Drive Sponsor

$300.00 2019 Putting Contest Sponsor

$2,500.00 2019 Title Sponsor

$700.00 Golf Foursome

$200.00 Individual Golfer

$50.00 Happy Hour & Dinner

IIDA Product Runway 2019- Underwriting is Open!
Please go to www.productrunwayhouston.com for more information - click the underwriting tab at the top.

The 11th annual IIDA Product Runway is going to be a celebration of our wonderful city of Houston! The event returns to Revention Music Center on Friday April 26, 2019. Product Runway puts teams of interior designers, architects, and design students in a fashion design competition by creating handmade garments out of architectural finish materials. The theme this year is "HOU I Love You", with each team given a landmark or building that is unique to Houston. Do not miss Houston City Center's biggest event of the year! Save the Date of April 26th, 2019! Please reach out to iidahou.productrunway@gmail.com should you have any questions. Please also make sure to mark your calendars for the additional events leading up to Product Runway:

Wednesday February 13th - Team Reveal hosted by J.Tyler Thursday February 28th - Fashion 101 hosted by Workplace Solutions
Thursday April 18th - Garment Judging hosted by WH&L Spaces Where: Revention Music Center I 520 Texas Ave I Houston, Texas 77002

Presentation will provide a panoramic view of interior wall panel systems (WPS), differentiate fact from fiction regarding functional and aesthetic characteristics, explore the diversity of products used to create them, and demonstrate the primary reasons wall panel systems should be considered as a reliable finish solution for today’s interiors.
When: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Wittigs Office Interiors | 2018 Avenue B, Suite 300 | San Antonio, TX 78215
Credits: 1 LU for HSW
Cost: IIDA Members Free | Non Members $35

Online Registration

Save the date! Austin’s biggest event is returning this spring. We will host a day of skills based CEU workshops followed by a cocktail party and silent auction. This event benefits IIDA philanthropic and advocacy efforts. View Ticketleap for schedule of events.! Underwriting and Silent Auction donations are now open!
When: All day workshops beginning at 9:00 AM. Evening cocktail party and auction 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Where: Peached Social House | 6500 N Lamar Blvd | Austin TX 78752
Cost: IIDA Members $40 | Non Members $60 | Includes all workshops, Cocktail Party and Auction.

Event Underwriting

Online Registration

REHABARAMA is a single-day service event that brings together local contractors, volunteer groups, and students to perform repair and maintenance on historic and aging houses. In the spirit of neighborhood revitalization, REHABARAMA focuses on hands-on preservation of historic resources and serves as an educational tool for those that are interested in the preservation trades. Work performed at REHABARAMA includes wood window and glass repair, porch repair, wood siding and stucco restoration, and more! Sign up under International Interior Design Association. Not an official IIDA Event.
When: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: Intersection of Isabel and Kalteyer Streets | San Antonio, TX
Cost: Free
Online Registration »

This course will discuss the history and development of patterns, explain how patterns influence the built environment, describe how patterns have changed and evolved over time, and list some of the most popular patterns today.
Presented and hosted by Jackie Sebesta with Daltile
When: 11:30 AM Lunch followed by 1 hour CEU
Where: FMG | 3300 N IH 35 #145 | Austin, TX 78705
Cost: IIDA Members Free | Non Members $20
Credits: 1 LU, IDCEC & AIA

Online Registration

Mandalay Bay Convention Center-Booth #4957

Click here to see more about Beaufurn.

IIDA San Antonio City Center is proud to present the theme for the 2019 IIDA Imagine That, “United by Design”.  We invite you to join us on Friday, May 17th from 6:30-10:30 PM for an evening of cocktails, dinner and celebrating design.  Please visit the event site to see more information about underwriting opportunities, the design competition and tickets to the event.  Please contact the IIDA Imagine That Representative at iidasaccimaginethat@gmail.com if you have any questions.

When: 6:30 - 10:30 PM
Where: Sunset Station Depot 1, 1174 E Commerce St., San Antonio, TX

Online Registration

The IIDA Leaders Breakfast is an annual international event series that celebrates design's importance in the global market place by honoring the people who are both the legacy and future of design. Join us in Houston as we honor the Houston Furniture Bank and welcome keynote speaker Terri Trespicio, Award-winning Writer, Speaker, and Brand Advisor.
When: 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Where: The Briar Club |  2603 Timmons Lane | Houston, Texas

Online Registration

Review observations spanning schools of all types yielded new insights into what’s happening in modern classrooms, how it affects teaching and learning, and how a holistic approach to space can help. This course explores ways to create active learning environments that can solve many of the challenges educators face and prepare young people for an ever-changing future.
Presented by Steelcase
When: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Paesanos Lincoln Heights | 555 E Basse Rd. | San Antonio, TX 78209
Cost: IIDA members Free | Non-Members $35
Credits: 1 LU for HSW

Online Registration

Grand Opening at NeoCon on 11^th floor! #1159 Showing June 10-12^th. June 10 3-5:30 pm Cocktail party

Click here to see more about Beaufurn.

Showing at NeoCon Materials Pavilion 7^th floor 7-1000 June 10-June 12

7^th floor - Booth 7-10054 - Showing June 10-12^th

Zero Landfill is an event for our industry to donate old or unwanted material samples to be reused by our local community. This year, we are providing a WELL Q&A session that Saturday as well as a moving service convenience during the week. If you work at a design firm and would like to participate in this pick-up service, please complete the following RSVP link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BB3SG8C. If you are a manufacturer’s sales rep, you are welcome to donate samples at SKG’s Warehouse at 6301 E. Stassney Lane, Austin, TX 78744 at 8am - 12pm or 1pm - 5pm. Please note: BINDERS, BROCHURES, OR CUT SHEETS OF ANY KIND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ALL MATERIALS MUST BE SORTED BEFORE PICK-UP OR DROP-OFF.
Volunteers needed Friday, June 21 @ 5:30pm - 7:30pm to organize and weigh all donated materials and set-up for Saturday’s event.
Volunteers needed Saturday, June 22 @ 7:30am - 12:30pm to work the sign-in desk, help people put materials into their cars, and break down event.
Where: SKG’s Warehouse | 6301 E. Stassney Ln. | Austin, TX 78744
RSVP by June 7 to donate materials
RSVP by June 7 to volunteer

For the expanding Artificial Intelligence-driven Ambyint, Amy Vonderau Interiors has designed a workplace with nods to mid-century modern style. The office resides in Summer Street Studios, renovated from a historic paint-manufacturing warehouse. The mixture of advancing technology with MCM-inspired furniture from Kimball Office compliments the building’s historic architectural features. Tour provided by WHL Spaces!
WHL Spaces has invited everyone for a "meet the artist' in their space immediately following the tour. Featured artists will be Leslie Gaworecki and Martin Holmes. Food will be by Chef Monica Pope. This will be free for IIDA Members.
When: 5:30 PM Networking | 6:00 PM Project Tour
Where: 2500 Summer Street #1100 | Houston, Texas 77007
Cost: IIDA Members Free | Non-Members $40

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The modern office is a dynamic space, and numerous studies show that productive workers need both a mix of privacy and teamwork to accomplish their organizational goals. In this course, we’ll discuss the basics of Speech Privacy, how it’s achieved, and how using sound masking and acoustic panels can help you design a workspace that meets your client’s needs.
Presented by Speech Privacy Systems and hosted by SKG.
When: 11:30 AM Lunch followed by one hour CEU
Where: SKG
Cost: IIDA Members Free | Non-Members $20
Credits: IDCEC, AIA, GBCI, HSW

Online Registration>>

Are you excited about design in Austin and interested in getting more involved? IIDA Austin is looking for designers and industry members to join the council! Open council positions include: Director Elect, Programs, Communications + Graphics, Campus Liaison, Advocacy, and Community Outreach. Open Co-Chair positions include: Programs Co-Chair, Sustainability Co-Chair, Social Media Co-Chair. If interested, please email Devon Bieniawski at iida.austindirector@gmail.com

Presented by Meghan Simecek of Texas Accessibility Group. Course participants will gain a better understanding of how to use Texas Architectural Barriers System (TABS), a better understanding of how to work closely with a RAS, and a better understanding of how to design and execute better barrier free projects. Lunch will be provided by MDI Resources!
When: 11:30 AM Networking | 12:00 PM CEU
Where: MDI Resources | 7026 Old Katy Road, Suite 107 | Houston, Texas 77024
Cost; IIDA Membes Free | Non-Members $40
Credits: IDCEC HSW and AIA/CES APA 216 I LU/HSW

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The Design Challenge is now open! Show us your take on Pop Art. We have 20 total spots open plus a chance to win a prize. Those signing up for the Design Challenge also will receive a discount code when purchasing your ticket for the Art + Artifacts Pop Night in the City Event.

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Event Underwriting  >>

Save the date for this year's Inspire19 Gala + Excellence Awards. This year's event will be on a Saturday, at the JW Marriot by the Galleria. Information for the Design Excellence Awards coming soon!

TAID is the not for profit advocacy organization for Interior Designers in Texas that monitors and lobbies the State Legislature to protect the interests of Interior Designers. The fundraiser generates money for TAID to use towards monitoring of any legislation that might have adverse impacts on the Interior Design profession and benefits all involved in the Interior Design industry. The fundraiser is an Art Show and Sale of works by local Houston artists and a silent auction of donated corporate and private products.
When: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Where: Skyline Art Services | 6955 Portwest Drive, Suite 160| Houston, TX 77018
Cost: $10

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This class defines what Level Certification is, what it measures and why it is important.  If you care about sustainability and if you design sustainable spaces, this class is for you!
Presentated by Global Furniture Group
When: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Paesanos Lincoln Heights | 555 E Basse Rd, | San Antonio, TX 78209
Cost: IIDA Members Free | Non-Members $35
Credits: 1 LU for HSW

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In the design process, architects and designers must specify safe flooring materials. In this course you will learn about the slip resistance of surface materials. The coefficient of friction, both dynamic and static, will be discussed along with the history of testing standards and methods. You will discover how slip resistance ratings apply to specifying flooring materials to ensure that product selections are safe for all users.
Hosted by Melinda Kenning with BPI.
When: 11:30 AM Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 PM CEU
Where: Hossley Lighting | 220 S Congress Ave suite 200, Austin, TX 78704
Cost: IIDA Members Free | Non-Members $20
Credits: 0.1 CEU | IDCEC, AIA, HSW

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Our first membership event this fall sponsored by Workspace Solutions!  Come out to meet and mingle with fellow IIDA Members while enjoying drinks, food and more.  Members and future members will have an opportunity to learn more about membership, volunteer opportunities and committee opportunities.  Members will have an opportunity for free professional head shots.  Bring a non-member to this event and get entered into a raffle for great door prizes.  Current and future IIDA members are welcome to register for this event.  Thank you to our underwriters: Teknion, Tarkett, DDS, Inside Evolutions, Mannington and BPI!
When: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Where: Workspace Solutions LLC | 3660 Thousand Oaks, Suite 220 | San Antonio, TX 78247
Cost: Free

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Health and well-being are becoming a prominent part of the work place design conversation. Knowing how to navigate all of the contributing factors of environmental impact, material selection and specification, active design, and workplace wellness all contribute to the complexity of the built environment. This presentation will discuss more about what public health research has to do with office design, what the big deal is with biophilia, and how all of this can create a better place for workers of the future.
Presented by Teknion
When: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: Tarkett | 6010 Washington Avenue | Houston, TX 77007
Cost: IIDA Members Free | Non-Members $40
Credits: 1 IDCEC and AIA

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IIDA Zero Landfill is sustainability in action. Materials are collected from architectural and interior design firms to give them a second life. You are invited to come and collect FREE materials to upcycle and prevent quality materials from becoming waste! Material Donations to be dropped off at LetourneauKeller October 14th-17th during normal business hours; late drop off time Wednesday the 16th until 7pm.
When: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: LeTourneauKeller | 5819 Milwee St. | Houston TX 77092
Cost: Free

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It’s time to clean out the materials library!! IIDA San Antonio’s ZeroLandfill has partnered with Travis Tile Sales to bring you this event. Please drop off all of your old or unwanted materials and samples to Travis Tile Sales during the 2 collection weeks. The only thing we ask you not to bring is paper and binders, as these can be recycled normally.  Please email the IIDA SACC Advocacy Chair at iidasaccadvocacy@gmail.com with the day and time you are interested volunteering or if you have questions.
When:
Drop Off Days: 10.28 - 11.01 | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sorting Day: (Volunteers Needed) 11.07 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Comunity "Harvest" Day: (Volunteers Needed 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM) 11.09 | 8:30 AM 12:00 PM
Where: Travis Tile Sales | 10542 Sentinel St #3822 | San Antonio, TX 78217
Cost: Free

IIDA Austin is hosting Zero Landfill again!  The goal of this event is to divert materials from landfills and promote a zero waste circular economy. Please help us be green by donating your material samples to be upcycled by our local community. You can also help by monetary donation or volunteering your time for the event.
When: 1
11.04 - 11.08 | Material Drop Off
11.09 | Public Harvest Day
Where: Drop off materials SKG | 6301 E Stassney Lane, Bldg-9,Suite 100,
Drop off materials Spectrum Lighting, 8868 Research Blvd.,
Harvest Day Event location: Craft, 4620 East Cesar Chavez St.
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Learn how design directly impacts the quality of the long term care experience of geriatric care and healthcare workers, and the latest trends in designing for aging populations.
Also:  Mak Studio discusses subtractive manufacturing, providing insight on how solid surface material is transformed by a fabricator into the designs they create.   2 CEU credits in One Hour!
Presented by Nancy Moreno, Hallmark Building Supplies, Inc  and Mak Studio
When: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Wittigs Office Interiors | 2018 Avenue B, Suite 300 | San Antonio, TX 78215
Cost: IIDA Members Free | Non-IIDA Members $35
Credits: 1 LU HSW

It’s time to clean out the materials library!! IIDA San Antonio’s ZeroLandfill has partnered with Travis Tile Sales to bring you this event. Please drop off all of your old or unwanted materials and samples to Travis Tile Sales during the 2 collection weeks. The only thing we ask you not to bring is paper and binders, as these can be recycled normally.  Please email the IIDA SACC Advocacy Chair at iidasaccadvocacy@gmail.com with the day and time you are interested volunteering or if you have questions.
When:
Drop Off Days: 10.28 - 11.01 | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sorting Day: (Volunteers Needed) 11.07 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Comunity "Harvest" Day: (Volunteers Needed 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM) 11.09 | 8:30 AM 12:00 PM
Where: Travis Tile Sales | 10542 Sentinel St #3822 | San Antonio, TX 78217
Cost: Free

Save the Date!
Saturday, November 9, 2019

Rice Design Alliance 2019 Gala
Honoring the Tellepsen Family
Chaired by Deborah Brochstein & Steven Hecht

For more information or to purchase tables and tickets, please contact
Ashley Tagle, Associate Director of Development, at ashley.tagle@rice.edu or at 713.348.5670

It’s time to clean out the materials library!! IIDA San Antonio’s ZeroLandfill has partnered with Travis Tile Sales to bring you this event. Please drop off all of your old or unwanted materials and samples to Travis Tile Sales during the 2 collection weeks. The only thing we ask you not to bring is paper and binders, as these can be recycled normally.  Please email the IIDA SACC Advocacy Chair at iidasaccadvocacy@gmail.com with the day and time you are interested volunteering or if you have questions.
When:
Drop Off Days: 10.28 - 11.01 | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sorting Day: (Volunteers Needed) 11.07 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Comunity "Harvest" Day: (Volunteers Needed 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM) 11.09 | 8:30 AM 12:00 PM
Where: Travis Tile Sales | 10542 Sentinel St #3822 | San Antonio, TX 78217
Cost: Free

Learn how to design for space constraints in a variety of workplaces from the office, to educational institutions, to museums and beyond. This course explores furniture, fixtures, and equipment that contribute to maximizing space through design. This course will provide participants with FF&E solutions that maximize space, are aesthetically pleasing, and contribute to occupant wellness. Participants will learn how functional solutions can be incorporated into a workplace’s design and provide for occupants needs.
Presented and hosted by Daryl Miller and Matt Howell with Southwest Solutions Group.
When: 11:30 AM Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 PM CEU
Where: FMG | 3300 N Interstate Hwy 35 #145, Austin, TX 78705
Cost: IIDA Members Free | Non-Members $20
Credits: 0.1 CEU | IDCEC, AIA, HSW

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IIDA San Antonio City Center invites you to join us for the 2019 Spirit of San Antonio “Cultures” event on Wednesday, November 13th from 5:30-8:30 PM.  Come experience new vendor products, enjoy munchies and drinks, enter raffles and bid on fabulous silent auction items.  Please note canned food donations can be made for raffle tickets (3 cans = 1 ticket) to proceed the San Antonio Food Bank.  We look forward to seeing you at this event!  Check out the website for more information on tickets, underwriting opportunities and volunteer opportunities.
When: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Where: Union Square Tower | 10101 Reunion Place | San Antonio, TX 78216

Revolution Redesign is a yearly event where the Austin City Center partners with the students at Texas State University to help out families and community centers in need of TLC. This year we’ve chosen to revamp the community room at the Southside Community Center in San Marcos, TX. The Southside community center provides a transitional Shelter and food to families in need.
When: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: 518 S Guadalupe St | San Marcos, TX 78666

This program will study Universal Design including Quality of Life concepts such as accessibility, improved air, floor heating and sound reduction.  Aging in place and barrier-free are key in providing enhanced quality for all visiting, dwelling and working in buildings using these concepts in design.
Presented by: by Fred Jackson, CTC, CSI  Estudio Group LLC
When: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Design Materials | 11716 Warfield St. |  San Antonio, TX 78216
Cost: IIDA Members Free | Non-Members $35
Credits: 1 LU for HSW

ISave the date now! Produced by EPIC: a WHL Spaces + SGA collaboration who is partnering with IIDA to provide 16 CEUs over 2 days. Pick and Choose which CEUs and which time slots work for you.
When: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: Two Convenient Locations
Location 1 | The Silos on Sawyer Yards | 1502 Sawyer Street | Houston, TX 77007
Location 2 | The Houston Design Center | 7026 Old Katy Road | Houston, TX 77024
Cost: Free to IIDA Members
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Historically, there have been various ways to measure how an interior space “works.” The metric may be sq. ft./person or cost/sq. ft. Such determinants have a rightful place among the principles of design, but it is possible to reconcile economic necessities with design that’s intelligent, interesting and human-centered. This session outlines how the essential components of design intersect with the principle components of the WELL Building Standard to create spaces that promote psychological well-being…resulting in more engaged, inspired, and empowered workers that exhibit a higher level of creativity and innovation.
Presented and hosted by Alli King with Teknion.
When: 11:30 AM Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 PM CEU
Where: Workplace Solutions | 1137 W 6th St | Austin, TX 78703
Cost: IIDA Members Free | Non-Members $20
Credits: 0.1 CEU | IDCEC, AIA, HSW

IIDA Texas Oklahoma Chapter’s SHIFT Student Conference brings together an array of top students, educators, and design industry professionals for a multi-day professional enrichment experience. The annual conference includes: project and firm tours, portfolio reviews and mock interviews conducted by working professionals, an industry expo, continuing education for professionals, and a variety of networking opportunities. All invited to our Keynote Luncheon on Friday, January 31 with speaker Laura Guido-Clark of Love.Good.Color and Laura Guido Clark Design. More infromation on the keynote luncheon will be comign soon. Underwriting, and Student and educator registration are now open.

SAVE THE DATE:  Houston City Center’s Chili Cook Off is set for February 20th, 2020!!!
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