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Thursday,September 22Thursday AMLighting Residential Environments for Senior Living [T01]Thursday, September 22. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM As we age, the manner in which we see and our ability to see is modified. Physical changes within the eyes themselves negatively and sometimes drastically alter the way we envision a task or space. A proper lighting design can accommodate for the changes and allow us to function acceptably and comfortably in every space in the home. This seminar will deal with the changing physiological seeing factors as we age, as well as offer some solutions to this increasingly important field of design. [int.] Speaker: As program manager and instructor at Canlyte’s Lighting Concept Centre in Toronto, Tom Butters, LC, develops and implements lighting education programs for various audiences including interior designers, architects, engineers and students of design.
The Three Dimensions of Energy Management [T02]Thursday, September 22. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM This presentation will show how management of energy is about more than conservation. Energy management has three dimensions: buying the commodity, technical conservation, and public awareness. Attendees at this session will learn how to ask the right questions to get the desired outcome of lower or lowest possible energy costs for their facilities. [int.] Speakers: John Vinken, CFM, CET, is Director, Facilities Management/Biomedical Engineering, Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, ON. Angela Yeung is a co-op student in the facility management program at Conestoga College with work terms at Grand River Hospital. Paul van Brundt, P.Eng., B.E.Sc., President of VIP Energy Services, has had a more than 20-year career in the energy industry, in power generation, energy services and consulting.
The ABC’s of NCIDQ [T03]Thursday, September 22. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Join representatives from NCIDQ to learn more about the NCIDQ exam and IDEP (Interior Design Experience Program). This session is geared towards students who are about to graduate and students who have recently graduated and are about to enter the IDEP program. Come and learn from NCIDQ representatives about the necessary steps you need to take on your career path to becoming a qualified, professional Interior Designer. [basic] Speakers: Janice Young, president of NCIDQ, is an interior designer from Florida. Jeff Kenney is the Executive Director of NCIDQ, headquartered in Washington, DC.
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Healthy Office: Human Factors and the Environment [T04]Thursday, September 22. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Join us for a panel discussion on the human and ecological factors involved in designing a truly healthy workspace. Our panel of experts will discuss the challenges and rewards of designing workspaces that are both ergonomically considered and environmentally sustainable. Through both research and real-world applications, our panelists will connect the dots between green design and human factors for a truly healthy office. [int.]
Moderator: Nelda Rodger, editor-in-chief, Azure Magazine in Toronto.
“But I’m not in Sales!” [T05]Thursday, September 22. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM A refresher course in marketing professional services by two expert marketers – why do it, when to do it, how to do it. This session will provide strategies for making business development more effective and fun. Attendees will learn how to develop and maintain a network for business development leads and how to build more productive client relationships. Expert marketers inform you how to grow your own firm or how to become an indispensable marketing resource to your employer. [basic-int.] Speakers: Carol Jones, RID, CFM, FIDIBC, FIDC, FIIDA, LEED AP is principal of Kasian Kennedy Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd., one of Canada’s largest integrated design firms. Carol’s thirty-six years of professional experience have included practice in Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver. Crystal Graham, AAA, RID, IDC, IIDA, LEED AP, is a Principal of Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd. Crystal is a Licensed Interior Designer with the Architects Association of Alberta, a Registered Interior Designer in British Columbia, is NCIDQ accredited, and a LEED Accredited Professional.
CaGBC, LEED and the Toronto Market [T06]Thursday, September 22. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Leaders from the CaGBC and the local Toronto Chapter will be on hand to offer insight into the CaGBC, its LEED program and its relevance to the Toronto market. Learn what initiatives are underway and how this will impact the GTA in general and the interior design and architectural markets in particular. This session will be highly interactive and a chance to ask questions of those involved directly with the CaGBC and LEED and the National and local level. [basic] Speakers: Panel members include: CaGBC staff, CaGBC Board member and a local Toronto Chapter Representative.
Aging and Its Impact on Design [T07]Thursday, September 22. 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM This course asks designers to consider demographics, confront their ageism and subsequently embrace a different perspective around age and the aging process. Once you know exactly how the aging process affects the body, you will be better able to design products and spaces that can mitigate changes in vision, hearing and mobility. This session will offer specific design strategies that although developed specifically for older people, will work well for people of all ages and abilities. [int.] Speaker: Lori Molnar is an internationally recognized environmental gerontologist and a graduate of Ryerson Polytechnic University. As a design consultant, she is committed to changing attitudes in order to provide design that works well for people of all ages. She combines her senior-specific expertise with sound design experience to adapt and create interior and exterior living and work spaces for residential, commercial and healthcare clients.
The Creative Sandbox: Leveraging the Creative Forces in the Workplace [T08]Thursday, September 22. 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Participate in a hands-on session and learn specific ways to focus and harness an organization’s untapped creative energies through the power of play, improvisation and altering perspectives. Based on research conducted with many of Gensler’s Fortune 500 clients, this session builds on the speakers’ 2004 creativity seminar and presents dozens of ideas and methods for being creative and innovative. [int.] Speakers: Marilyn Archer, FIIDA, vice president and studio director at Gensler in Houston, specializes in the planning and design of creative work environments. Jim Oswald, senior business strategist at Gensler’s Santa Monica office, has facilitated “strategic conversations” for numerous corporations and management teams.
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The Making of a New Regent Park: Challenges to Revitalization [T09]Thursday, September 22. 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM How do you revitalize Canada’s largest and oldest social housing community without disenfranchising the 7,500 people of all ages and cultures who call it home? The Toronto Community Housing Corporation has a 12 year building and environmental strategy to replace the deteriorating buildings and poorly planned public spaces and facilities. It calls for a leading edge mixed income/mixed tenure community that will emphasize excellence in architectural, urban, and environmentally sustainable design ideas. Learn about Toronto Community Housing’s plan and participate in the debate about managing expectations and real challenges around urban renewal. [int.]
Moderator: Christopher McCormack, Chair of the Toronto Society of Architects.
Flooring Fidelity – Challenges and Opportunities in Hospitality Design [T10]Thursday, September 22. 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Choice of flooring for hospitality environments impacts on many levels, some of which are usually not even contemplated through relevant to holistic vision. Preconceived design solutions, capital budgets, decision making process and time restraints can result in choices that are expedient but uninspired, falling short of what is optimal. Drawing on local projects as a touchstone, relevant issues that impact hospitality flooring design will be identified and inspired solutions presented. In general consideration will be given to: product performance, maintenance issues, sensory and perceptual impact, health implications, environmental ramifications, universal design factors, nobility of materials, and community values and global impacts. [basic] Speaker: Bob Greenberg, has been involved in marketing and distributions of commercial flooring for over 20 years, developing flooring specifications for hotels, restaurants, retail stores and long term care facilities in Canada and abroad. He is a regular guest speaker at Ryerson University, and speaks at the Design for Dementia in Toronto.
Interior Landscape Design in the 21st Century [T11]Thursday, September 22. 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Plants remind us that the earth is alive. Unlike former generations, most of our lives are now spent indoors. Under these conditions it is extremely important to provide green space in the workplace. Utilizing examples from the interior garden features on the IIDEX show floor, the panel will discuss design ideas, new plant products, techniques and trends highlighting the many environmental, economic and lifestyle benefits of interior landscapes. [basic –int.]
Moderator: Tony DiGiovanni, Executive Director, Landscape Ontario
ARIDO 101 [T12]Thursday, September 22. 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Bring along your lunch as you join ARIDO for this information session on the Association, its members and its activities. The Interior Design Experience Program, Professional Development Program, Awards Program, Affinity Program - what do they all mean, how do they affect you and how can you benefit from them. Association staff and Board representatives will be on hand to answer any questions you may have or to provide information on membership and programs. [basic]
Sustainable Design in Wood: Selling the Concept and Sourcing the Materials [T13]Thursday, September 22. 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM We all know sustainability is good, but how do you market it and where do you source certified wood materials and furnishings? This seminar is a practical guide to sustainable design. Find out how to increase profits, be innovative and make change by building green. Understand the meaning of certified market opportunities and learn how to create strategies which will enable you to access these growing markets. [basic- int.] Speakers: Earl Holley, a senior forest technologist and FSC certification coordinator for a large public FSC certified forest in Ontario, also works for SmartWood, a program of the Rainforest Alliance; Steve Munro is general manager of Westwind Forest Stewardship Inc., a not for profit forest management company based in Parry Sound; and Maia Becker is manager of communications and client services for FSC.
Positive Design: The Emotional Power of Beauty [T14]Thursday, September 22. 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Learn about the positive emotional aspects of beauty on the built environment—specifically, how colour, form and proportion can have positive affects on performance, creativity and overall living. Using actual design projects, the session will illustrate how this unique design approach that is centered on human emotions and modern lifestyles may successfully be applied across all design disciplines. [basic] Speaker: Founder and president of Positive Industrial Design in Los Angeles, Cory Grosser is an industrial designer whose work includes furniture design for clients in the U.S. and Europe as well as exhibition design. Formerly a design professor at Philadelphia University, Cory has also lectured at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Calif. This seminar is sponsored by Textus, a division of the Momentum Group.
Graphic Design at Work [T16]Thursday, September 22. 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Learn how to develop a consistent, targeted and focused communications and marketing strategy across a variety of media through effective use of graphic design, whether from independent studios and in-house departments. Case studies will demonstrate how graphic design played a pivotal role in the overall marketing strategy. This seminar will present keys to effective collaboration between you and the graphic design firm and discuss how to incorporate graphic designers into your creative team. [basic] Speaker: As managing director of Karacters Design Group, a multi-disciplinary studio located in Vancouver, Edmonton and Toronto, John Furneaux handles corporate identities, annual reports and communications and marketing programs for a wide range of business sectors. The firm specializes in creative branding solutions, including identity, packaging, print media and product creation.
Grow Your Business with Diversity and Demographic Changes [T17]Thursday, September 22. 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM With Canada’s knowledge-based economy experiencing a shortage of the skills necessary to compete globally, the government has increased its skilled worker immigration category. As a result, new Canadians today are increasingly highly educated and skilled, and over half the immigrants admitted in the last decade are economically chosen. This session will cover our demographic shift and the new ethnic Canadians, their impact on design and decoration, and how to grow your business by providing design services to these new markets. [basic] Speaker: Kay Blair, MBA, is executive director of Community MicroSkills Development Centre, a community-based organization providing settlement, training and employment services to immigrants and members of racialized communities. Her numerous awards include the Innovations Canada Entrepreneur of the Year Award and Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Trailblazer Award.
Hospitality Design for the Greying Nation [T18]Thursday, September 22. 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM The largest segment of the population, and one that controls much of the wealth, is aging and with that, physical abilities change. Owners, operators, and designers of hospitality facilities who accommodate people of all ages and varying degrees of physical abilities will be successful in this increasing competitive market. This session will show you how to incorporate universal design and exceed minimum building code requirements without sacrificing aesthetics. [int.] Speaker: After practicing with an emphasis on hospitality and retail design in the U.S. for 20 years, Alfred C. Baucom, ASID, CID/VA, is now a full time professor at Algonquin College in Ottawa. He has also authored Hospitality Design for the Graying Generation, based on universal design with a focus on aging and generational issues.
Forces to be Reckoned With: Future Designs to Sustain our Urban Ecosystems [T19]Thursday, September 22. 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Hear a provocative panel discussion on sustainability, the future design of our cities and ideologies that address new ways of understanding our evolving urban ecosystems. Canadian Architect Magazine has invited young Toronto and European practitioners who are emerging as leaders in their field to share their experiences in integrating innovative sustainable strategies and technologies into their practice. [int.]
Moderator: Ian Chodikoff, MRAIC, OAA, editor of Canadian Architect.
Go Green: Environmental Certification for Commercial Buildings [T20]Thursday, September 22. 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Environmental concerns are becoming increasingly more important when clients and investors make real estate decisions. Learn the details about a comprehensive program to benchmark a facility against other properties within the industry on general or within your specific portfolio. This seminar will address best practices with respect to resource consumption, waste reduction, waste recycling, building materials, interior environment and tenant awareness. [int.-adv] Speaker: Wayne Proulox is manager, energy & environmental services at GWL Realty Advisors, a global real estate investment advisor providing comprehensive asset, property and development management and specialized real estate services to pension funds and institutional clients.
Compliance: New Regulations Affecting Facility Managers [T21]Thursday, September 22. 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Three new laws have increased the facility manager’s personal liability. Bill C-45 states that an owner (facility manager) can be held criminally responsibly for acts of negligence associated with construction projects in their owned or leased premises. Bill 124, which becomes law in Ontario on January 1, 2006, names the facility manager as one of those persons responsible for projects requiring a building permit. Bill 118, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, stipulates the development, implementation and enforcement of standards of accessibility with respect to facilities, employment and buildings. This seminar will teach attendees what they need to know about these important pieces of legislation. [int.] Speakers: Erin Carter is the president of Barantas Inc., a Health and Safety consultancy providing service to employers whose focus is primarily in the construction industry. Carolyn Laidley Arn is vice president, business development, for Interior Dimensions, a firm specializing in office relocation and renovation.
Photography That Works! Creating Great Images for Marketing Success [T22]Thursday, September 22. 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Whether you use a professional photographer or produce your own photography, you will benefit from this session. Through before and after shots, you’ll learn how professionals control composition, colour and light; the difference time of day makes; the value of good images to your business; multiple ways to use them in your marketing plan; hints for taking your own record shots; and how to make the most of your photography budget. [int.] Speaker: Brett Drury, ASMP, ASID, AIA, president of Architectural Photography, Inc. in Escondido, Calif., provides commercial photography for the architecture, interior design, building, construction, product manufacturing and business professional.
Leadership and Ownership Transition – The Right Way [T23]Thursday, September 22. 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM All design firm owners need to have an ongoing leadership development program to encourage staff development and retention – and groom the future leaders and owners of the company. Without an ownership transition strategy, small firms tend to close their doors and larger firms find it an excruciating process, resulting in a tremendous loss of equity for the departing owner. Discover how to identify entrepreneurs early in their career and the “ingredients” of firm value that matter most to internal and external buyers. [int.-adv] Speaker: Founder and president of PSMJ Resources in Newton, Mass., Frank Stasiowski, FAIA, has 30 years of experience providing information to the building and design industries, including authoring eight best-selling books on management, speaking and consulting activities.
The Triple Bottom Line – The Newest Buzz Phrase [T24]Thursday, September 22. 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM This year, VanCity, the Vancouver based credit union, became the first financial institution in North America to win the a prestigious Ceres-ACCA award for its Accountability Report and for its leadership in incorporating into its operations triple bottom line thinking of environmental, social and financial performance. Jacques Khouri will use his company’s example to explain how these principles can be implemented in other organizations. [int.] Speaker: Jacques Khouri, President & CEO of VanCity Enterprises, is also a director of the Vancouver Economic Development Commission, and a past president of the Real Estate Institute of B.C. He was an investigative reporter before entering real-estate. He is a pioneer developer of non-profit co-operative housing in Vancouver.
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How to Work with the Design Community: A Seminar for Exhibitors, Manufacturers and Suppliers [F01]Friday, September 23. 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Your target market is interior designers and architects. How can you maintain and enhance your business relationships to allow you to provide the best service possible? Don’t miss this informative breakfast presentation and discussion on this unique relationship. [basic-int.]
Leading Change in the World of Corporate Real Estate Outsourcing [F02]Friday, September 23. 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM The outsourcing of corporate real estate services has been constantly evolving since it began in the mid-1990s. Drawing on over 14 years of experience in corporate real estate, Peter Horvatis will explore the challenges and opportunities faced by design and FM professionals in the delivery of outsourced real estate solutions. He will provide insights on the current and future drivers of the business, including compliance, regulatory and environmental factors. [basic-int.] Speaker: Peter Horvatis is senior vice president, strategic business solutions, at CB Richard Ellis Management Services, responsible for developing strategic solutions for prospective clients and managing Centres Of Excellence, which include facilities management, project management, portfolio management, finance and accounting, human resources and IT. He is a graduate of the Schulich School of Business in Toronto, and the Richard Ivey School of Business in London ON.
Going Green: Integrating Green Health Care [F03]Friday, September 23. 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM With all the recent hurdles hospitals have faced over the past year, many hospitals have still been able to delegate resources to greening their facilities. Hospitals that have taken on these initiatives have become beacons in their communities for their positive impacts on the environment, as well as for their forward thinking. This presentation aims to inform the audience on the ins and outs of green health care, as well as showcase the innovations of a few of these stellar hospitals. [adv.] Speakers: Jennifer Tidmarsh is the Energy Efficiency/Green Health Care Consultant with the Ontario Hospital Association, working with hospitals across Ontario to help the health care system reduce its impact on the environment and protecting human health. Elizabeth Vosburgh, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management at Northumberland Hills Hospital for the past 15 years, gained the Ontario Hospital Association and Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care award for Individual Leadership. Mark Read is Energy Stewardship Team Leader, London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Campus. Lydia Chudleigh is Assistant Vice President, Diagnostic & Support Services, St. Mary’s General Hospital Business. Don Hall is Vice President, Facilities Planning & Development, Bluewater Health, Sarnia.
Are Your Designs a Knockout? A Primer on Indoor Air Quality [F04]Friday, September 23. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM With over 500 pollutants identified in common building materials, indoor air is typically two to five times more polluted than outdoor air and exposure to off-gassing chemicals in the indoor environment has been linked to asthma, cancer, allergies and reproductive disorders. This session will examine the leading contributors to poor indoor air and present solutions that allow for great design while protecting occupant health. [basic] Speaker: An environmental lawyer, speaker and writer, Rodney Wilts is the founder of The Healthiest Home and Building Supplies in Ottawa, Canada’s first green building supply centre. Rodney has supplied materials and/or acted as materials consultant for several major LEED projects.
Using Colour as a Design Strategy [F05]Friday, September 23. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM The purest and most thoughtful minds are those that love colour the most. By learning how to understand the emotional impact of colour trends and where they originate, you can look at colour from a broader perspective. Discover the newest directions in colour concepts for interiors and, most importantly, how they impact today’s consumers and clients. [int.] Speaker: Leatrice Eiseman, CMG, ASID, IDSA, a well-known colour specialist/design consultant referred to as the international colour guru, is director of the Eiseman Center for Color Information and Training near Seattle and executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. Recently named as one of the eight top “decision makers” by Fortune magazine Lee is the author of five books including Colors for Your Every Mood, the Pantone Guide to Communicating with Color and her most recent book, the Color Answer Book.
 
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Top Trends from the Changing Retail Landscape [F06]Friday, September 23. 10:30 AM. to 12:30 PM What’s hot in today’s ever-changing, ultra-competitive retail landscape? Veteran marketer Peggy Kennedy of FRCH Design Worldwide will conduct a lively review of the top 10 global trends in retail that attendees must know more about. Attendees will then join interactive breakout sessions to build on the presentation and create their own trend spotting lists. [int.]
Speaker: Peggy Kennedy is the Vice President of Marketing for FRCH Design Worldwide , one of the world’s leading retail design firms. In 2004, FRCH was ranked in the top ten retail design firms by Interior Design Magazine. Peggy brings a unique perspective with her 20 years of marketing experience in the advertising industry, counselling companies such as AT&T, American Express. Time Warner and P&G. She has spoken at national conferences for the Direct Marketing Association, the American Marketing Association and the Design Management Institute’s International Brand Design Conference.
Educators Forum: Canadian Voice of Interior Design Education [F07]Friday, September 23. 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM Join the Fall gathering of the Canadian Voice of Interior Design Education. From its roots of good conversation over dessert at IDEC meetings, our voice as Canadian interior design educators is growing stronger. Plan to attend the Educator’s Forum at IIDEX to share ideas, exchange information, expand and formalize our network, and plan our next meeting. A formal agenda and information on CEUs will be available electronically. Contact for more information. [int.]
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Client Relationship Management: The 80% Solution [F08]Friday, September 23. 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Far too many people think that “marketing” means “selling” – and, worse, that “selling” means going out and talking to strangers. (Or even worse, sending them junk mail). In fact, studies show that the most lucrative source of new business is from the clients and prospects you already know. Yet, most firms are very poor at managing client relationships—which are not the same as project relationships! In this workshop, you will learn the why and the how of managing your most essential asset, your contact database. [basic-int.]
Speaker: Elizabeth Stewart, Principal of Stewart Associates Marketing Support, Toronto.
Green Building Operations and Maintenance [F09]Friday, September 23. 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM As the building stock ages and building systems become more complex, there is an increased focus on effectively managing and maintaining buildings. An overview of trends in building operations management will highlight the challenges and opportunities facing building and property managers today. The presentation will discuss using tools such as integrated design teams, LEED rating systems, green procurement and lifecycle cost models within a comprehensive lifecycle management approach. [int.] Speakers: Mike Teslak, RPA, FMA, LEED Accredited Professional, has been involved in the property industry for the past 20 years in escalating roles of responsibility in property management, technical services and project management, giving him a broad perspective on building operations management. Currently Mike is a Regional Manager for BLJC, an integrated Real Estate Management. Trish Clarry, OAA, AIA, LEED Accredited Professional, is Director, Strategic Workspace Solutions for BLJC and has over 17 years experience in escalating roles of real estate services including space management, portfolio rationalization and sustainability based workplace design practices.
Lighting Bloopers: Learn from the Mistakes You See! [F10]Friday, September 23. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM There are many reasons why a lighting design can fall short of your expectations and although some are entirely out of your control, others are avoidable. Illustrated by photos of bad lighting installations, this seminar will help you think about lighting in three dimensions, be more focused in fixture selection and develop a lighting plan that can anticipate substandard installation and poor maintenance. [basic-int.] Speaker: Naomi Johnson Miller, FIES, FIALD, LC. Naomi is the principal of Naomi Miller Lighting Design in Troy, New York. Lighting quality, the aging eye, health effects of light, dark skies, and energy efficiency are her special interests and works with electrical engineers, architects and interior designers on lighting design for a wide range of project types, including houses of worship, restaurants and hotels, medical centres and residences. She is a Fellow of the IESNA and the IALD as well as a member of the Lighting Research Office’s Technical Advisory Committee.
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Mysteries of the Mind: Translating Subconscious Thought into More Meaningful Design [F11]Friday, September 23. 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Go beyond traditional data gathering and analysis to uncover the true needs of your clients and users of the space. This ground-breaking research technique accesses their subconscious to ensure that the design responds to their deep thoughts, feelings, apprehensions and expectations. Through case studies of commercial and residential projects, you will learn how this method both prioritizes and validates design concepts for your clients. [basic] Speaker: Christine Astorino is founder and CEO of fathom, a company that evolved from an architectural firm to concentrate on providing a process that can overcome clients’ inability to articulate their thoughts and feelings and enable designers to incorporate hat information into their designs.
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Facility Management Keynote Luncheon [F12]LEED and the Bottom Line - The New SAS Toronto Headquarters - A Case Study The newly completed corporate headquarters for SAS Canada, the largest independent software company in the world, is one of Toronto’s first LEED-certified buildings. Its structural concrete contains a high percentage of recycled material, its rainwater collection and treatment system reduces water consumption, and its energy consumption will be 30 to 50 per cent less than that of a comparable, conventionally designed building. These and other environmentally responsible aspects of the SAS Canada headquarters will be described by the architect, the LEED-accredited professional advisor, and SAS Canada’s Real Estate Manager. Michael Arkless, Senior Vice-President Direct Energy Business Services will introduce the speaker panel and announce the 2005 CFM&D Canadian Facility Manager of the Year Award. [int.] Speakers: David Clusiau, BES, B.Arch., OAA, MRAIC, LEED, is Principal, Architectural Design, Norr Ltd. Architects & Engineers. He oversees the majority of the firm’s architectural and interior design activities. A LEED-accredited professional for the design and construction of green buildings, he holds Bachelor degrees in architecture and environmental studies from the University of Waterloo. Christian Pal, P.Eng., Principal, Operations, Norr Ltd., has over 25 years of experience on a wide variety of domestic and foreign projects in mechanical systems design, construction and industry. A LEED-accredited professional, he has a Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree from the University of Toronto. Jerry McDermott is SAS Canada’s Real Estate Manager.
The Collaborative Roles of Consultants and the Contractors [F13]Friday, September 23. 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Too often, poor communication and conflicting interests impede the working relationship between interior designers and contractors - to the detriment of the project. This presentation will illustrate how a collaborative relationship between designers and builders benefit their mutual clients. Analysis of areas of misunderstanding and perceived conflict will give attendees a better appreciation of the contractors role and responsibility to the client. Question and answer session will provide an opportunity for an exchange of views from both sides. [basic] Speaker: Gordon A. Naylor, has been involved in a construction, project and operation management in commercial and residential sectors of one of the biggest construction groups in North America. His expertise in design, business development, marketing and operations management has lead him to run big projects in Canada. Gordon is a regular speaker at Toronto Construction Association as well as Operations & Leaderships conferences for various groups.
FutureWork: How Business Will Reinvent Itself [F14]Friday, September 23. 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM The business landscape moves forward with rapid change, so fast, in fact, that business leaders must forecast change to gain the competitive edge. So what will the next big business reinvention be and how will providers of design and facilities services proactively respond? Join this panel of workplace thought leaders for an interactive symposium addressing trends that will influence our markets, clients and designs, and participate in defining the core principles – and the business processes and technologies to support them – that will become critical to business success. [adv.]
Moderator: Jim Oswald, senior associate, Gensler Consulting, Santa Monica, Calif.
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The Art of Plastics in Architecture and Design [F15]Friday, September 23. 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM In order to incorporate plastics into your designs and detail them with finesse, it is important to understand the properties that make each one unique—their useful and practical limitations, thermal and chemical stresses, UV degradation and more. Learn about the design and structural aspects of plastics, such as forming, fire rating and fabrication, and discover why plastic is a good choice for “green” projects. [basic] Speaker: President and CEO of MB Wellington Studio in Nashua, N.H., Mary Boone Wellington, SME, is an artist and designer known for her innovative use of colour, reflection and translucency. Mary developed and patented LIGHTBLOCKS®, a new design medium that captures light and colour in any clear polymer base.
Technology: In-Building Wireless Networks [F16]Friday, September 23. 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Wireless networks have been around for several years but are only now beginning to hit their stride in business. Wireless signals do not stop at demising walls, ceilings or floor slabs, so what will landlords and tenants do when many more wireless systems are installed in office buildings? This session will look at several different business cases behind creating in-building wireless networks and will examine how landlords are dealing with interference and security, and how they are using wireless networks for their own internal operations needs. [int.] Speaker: Eric Yapp, Manager, National Telecommunications, O&Y Enterprise, is responsible for the provision of telephone, voice, data, Internet and wireless communications services to all O&Y Enterprise properties, and for examining emerging technologies such as wireless communications and their applications to property management.
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Office Ergonomics [F17]Friday, September 23. 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Standards for the Office with Lucy Hart
Solving Ergonomics Problems in the Office with Paul White
Speakers: Lucy Hart, MSc, CCPE, Ergonomist for The Global Group, Downsview, ON, advises and educates clients on ergonomics and provides guidance on the design of ergonomic furniture. She served the Department of National Defence and the Ontario Workplace Safety & Insurance Board before becoming an ergonomics consultant, and contributed to the revision of the CSA Guidelines on Office Ergonomics. Paul White, BSc, MA, MBA, CPE, is President of Seamless Productions Inc., Toronto. In his 20-year career in industrial and office ergonomics, health and safety programming, and training, he was the Provincial Ergonomist at the Ontario Ministry of Labour where he was responsible for the development of ergonomics policy, regulations and guidelines and the technical supervision of field ergonomists. He is also a private consultant with a special emphasis on cost reduction through ergonomics interventions as well as regulatory compliance issues.
Getting Ink for Your Business: Building Your Company’s Profile through the News Media [F18]Friday, September 23. 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Media coverage elevates your company’s profile and increases your credibility while getting your name in front of potential clients. So, who are “the media” and how do you target them? How do you use the media to differentiate your company from the others? Your ability to understand what the media are looking for multiplies your chances of gaining valuable coverage. Learn how media relations involve more than just a press release and discover tactics to carry your media relations plan to the next level. [basic-int.]
Sustainable Designs: Plants at Work [F19]Friday, September 23. 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Green plants properly included in the work environment are more than decorative, they are also a means of improving the company’s bottom line. Properly designed plant systems can improve the indoor air quality, thereby reducing the need for ventilation and lowering energy consumption. Furthermore green plants have a dramatic effect on a person’s well-being, significantly improving absenteeism and productivity ratings. [basic] Speaker: An adjunct professor at the University of Guelph, Alan Darlington, PhD, specializes in the area of plant-environment interactions and has patents for the application of plant based biofilters to the indoor space. He founded Air Quality Solutions Ltd in 2001 where he has successfully transferred the technology from the laboratory to the market place
About Color: A Journey into Light [F20]Friday, September 23. 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM With the release of About Color: A Journey into Light, “artistic scientist” Kaye Gosline offers fresh perspective on color phenomena, including twenty-seven new colors that explore the continuum between culture and the natural world. Gain a deeper understanding of predicted color trends for 2006 inspired by science of light and color. This session will specifically address the need for a palette that represents the rich diversity of the contract interiors market. It will also challenge designers to think of color as an integral part of the equation for sustainable design. Speaker: Kaye Gosline, CMG has 25 years experience in construction and color development of carpet fiber. She works closely with architects and interior designers throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe to track trends in styling and color for contract interiors. Major carpet manufacturers also call on her technical and practical expertise in the development of new carpet products. At Solutia, Kaye utilizes her chemical expertise along with her practical knowledge of the contract interiors market to assist in the development of new carpet fiber technologies that enhance color, and contribute to sustainable manufacturing practices. Kaye is an active participant in Color Marketing Group (CMG), having served numerous times in various leadership positions including Co-Chair of the Contract Color Directions committee, Color + Design, and a 3-year term on the Board of Directors. She continues to be a featured speaker for local, regional and national ASID, IIDA and NEWH functions. Kaye graduated from Auburn University with a B.S. in Textile Chemistry and holds an M.B.A. from Brenau College.
Saturday,September 24SaturdayPreparing For MMAH Code Exam: Small Buildings. OAA [SAT1]Saturday, September 24. 9 AM – 5 PM If you want some practical advice on how to prepare for and pass the MMAH Small Building Exam, then register for this workshop designed to meet the needs of designers generally familiar with the Ontario Building Code, its organization and content. This workshop covers some of the more challenging parts of the OBC which relate to the exam, including Part 9 Building Classification, Fire Protection, Spatial Separation Between Buildings, Means of Egress, Plumbing Facilities, and if time permits, Part 11 Compliance Alternatives and Alternative Measures including Tables 11.5.1.1.C, D/E and F. Note: The Small Building exam also covers the content of the House exam but this session only covers key content from the Small Building exam that is NOT covered in the OAA’s House session. [basic - adv.] Speaker: Professor Cynthia Poulin, School of Advanced Technology, Algonquin College, Ottawa.
LEED for Commercial Interiors – Technical Review [SAT2]Saturday, September 24. 9 AM – 5 PM This training session for designers and building tenants will provide an in-depth discussion of LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) and the certification process. Learn about the basic principles of sustainability as they relate to tenant improvement projects, the definitive rating system for what constitutes a green interior and technologies, strategies and resources for achieving LEED-CI credits for commercial interior spaces. [int.] Speakers: Penny Bonda, FASID, NCIDQ, LEED AP, works in Washington, DC, is in the field of environmental communications and is a prominent writer and lecturer. She is the Eco Editor of Interior Design magazine and she chairs the ASID Sustainable Design Council and the US Green Building Council committee for LEED Commercial Interiors; Scot Horst, LEED AP, is the founder of Horst, Inc., a sustainable materials consulting firm, and co-founder of 7group in Kutztown, Penn., a multi-service green building consultancy. He is a LEED faculty member and sits on the LEED Commercial Interiors Core Committee and the Technical Scientific Advisory Committee.
Bill 124 Prep Course – Legal/General Process [SAT3]Saturday, September 24. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM This one-day course will give you an overview of the Ontario Building Code; a review of the types of questions on the Bill 124 Qualification Exam; guidance through some sample questions; and takeaway assignments for home study. [basic-adv.]
Bill 124 Prep Course – Large Buildings [SAT4]Saturday, September 24. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM This one-day course will give you an overview of the Ontario Building Code; a review of the types of questions on the Bill 124 Qualification Exam; guidance through some sample questions; and takeaway assignments for home study. [basic-adv.]
Drawing Communications Workshop [SAT5]Saturday, September 24. 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM In this highly interactive hands-on workshop, you will refresh your drawing skills and learn how to increase your ease and speed of drawing as a way to transfer ideas in the normal course of conversation with clients, contractors, and colleagues. All drawing is freehand; all subject matter is three-dimensional. This three-hour course can be used as an introduction, a refresher or simply a way of increasing drawing speed and confidence. [basic-int.] Speaker: Sue Ericsson, BFA, has been teaching freehand perspective drawing for over 30 years, most recently at the School of Interior Design at Ryerson University in Toronto. Winner of several art awards, Sue puts together a fun workshop in order to stimulate your creative juices.
GREENlife Sustainable Site Visit [SE3]Saturday September 24. 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Join in the third annual off-site GREENlife event; a bus journey that includes an escorted tour and wine tasting at Stratus Vineyards. Stratus is a sustainable, innovative winery located in the heart of Niagara wine country in the historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Stratus is dedicated to growing and producing limited quantities of premium wine by adhering to the principles of rigorously low yields and a harvest mandate that relies on hand picking and meticulous attention to fruit selection plus the production of wine based on a true gravity flow system. Stratus Vineyards is the first building in Canada to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the Canada Green Building Council. Stratus is at present the only winery worldwide to fully achieve this designation. The innovative building was designed by local architect Les Andrew of Andrew Incorporated Architect with a chic tasting room and boutique by Diego Burdi of Burdifilek. The architect, interior designer and owner of the winery will be present to provide a first hand tour of this world class facility.
CEU Credit 0.2
| Tickets are available online or at the show. Purchase tickets for two or more seminars and/or 10+ tickets to the ARIDO Awards and receive a 10% discount. Not applicable to Facility Management Keynote Luncheon or any other special event.
Continuing Education Credits: INTERIOR DESIGNERS - To receive CEU credits, pick up a CEU card at the seminar entrances and get it stamped by the door monitor on your way out. Once you have completed all your education sessions, fill in the form and submit it for CEU credit.
FACILITY MANAGERS
IFMA will award 10 maintenance points to Facility Management Professionals (FMP) who attends IIDEX NeoCon Canada 2005. To earn the maintenance points, place your meeting confirmation notice into your maintenance records and record that you attended IIDEX NeoCon Canada 2005. ARCHITECTS - Under the OAA’s guidelines for self directed activities, Architects are able to earn points by participating in educational seminars, panel discussions and keynote addresses. A Passport for Points for Architects - is available on the show floor by visiting Canadian Architect Magazine at booth # 1429.
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FEE INCLUDES: Morning coffee, wine tasting and lunch (sponsored by Teknion.)