What do you wonder about furniture? This course compares and explains various sustainability rating tools used in the built environment including building rating systems, programs that provide information transparency, and certifications used for materials and products. LEVEL® by BIFMA’s furniture certification program is overlayed throughout to understand the contribution of sustainable furniture in creating spaces with a comprehensive vision for environmental sustainability and human health and wellness.
Who Should Attend
• A&D Professionals • LEED and WELL accredited professionals • Sales/Marketing Professionals • Facility Managers, Owners & CEOs (satisfies IFMA CFM maintenance requirements and CoreNet Global QPCR designation) • Instructors and Students • Manufacturers of Commercial Furniture and Accessories • Suppliers to the Commercial Furniture Industry
Program Credits
• IDCEC– 1.0 HSW designation • AIA– 1.0 LU/HSW • GBCI– 1.0 General Education, WELL AP & LEED AP
Speaker
Stacey Pediny, DID, WELL AP, Teknion Territory Manager, Manitoba
Stacey has an education in interior design and over 30 years in the interior projects and renovation industry; including kitchen & bath, flooring, window covering, and both residential and contract furniture sectors. In her 10 years with Teknion, she has become a Certified CEU provider and a WELL AP™, supporting both clients and the A&D community with education around workplace trends, strategy, and sustainability. Stacey is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, gateway to the Canadian Prairies.