WEDNESDAY | JULY 17, 2024
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM [1.5 HRS]
OPENING NIGHT PARTY
> Location: Surya & Global Views on the 1st Floor of the Interior Home + Design Center (1D321 & 1D209)
  • Let’s get our annual conference party started with a fun and casual progressive gathering at the beautiful showrooms of two ASID Industry Partners and distinct brands who are now part of the same corporate family. We’ll kick things off at Surya with light bites, refreshing drinks, and lively conversation, and we’ll end the evening at Global Views with some cool swag bags. Whether you’re in from out of town or live in the Metroplex, we’d love for you to stop by to meet a few new people and see some familiar faces before everything gets rolling on Thursday morning.
THURSDAY | JULY 18, 2024
OPEN 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
CHECK-IN
> Location: 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side
  • Check in, pick up your swag bag, and get the lay of the land before starting the day. FYI: Coffee, tea and water will be available throughout the day.

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM [1 HR]
CEU 01 | HOW MUCH CARBON IS EMBODIED IN YOUR INTERIORS [HSW-SD | approvals: IDCEC, GBCI]
> Location: CEU Classroom #1 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side
> presented by: Antonio Holguin w/ Material Bank, ASID Industry Partner
  • When we think about carbon footprint and construction, we think about architecture, core & shell, concrete, steel, operational carbon, etc. The role of interior design and material specifications don’t always rise to the forefront. We will raise awareness to the impact of reducing a building’s carbon footprint with responsible interior material selections and help guide future actions with thoughtful consideration of the impact of embodied carbon within our interior spaces.  Become an embodied carbon change maker! The Climate Toolkit for Interior Design is a comprehensive resource on decarbonizing interior design. It contains strategies and suggestions that would be relevant to different roles and team members, including specifiers, project managers, and project leads. We'll go through six sections within the Toolkit to demonstrate how you can use the Toolkit to address the embodied carbon emissions of your interior’s projects.​

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM [15 MIN] | BREAK

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM [1 HR]
CEU 02 | IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN - SUSTAINABILITY OF WOOD [HSW | approvals: IDCEC, AIA]
> Location: CEU Classroom #1 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side
> presented by: Emily Sipe w/ DUCHATEAU, ASID Industry Partner
  • This course assists architect and design professionals in understanding the green attributes of hardwood flooring so that they can effectively specify wood flooring for their client projects and meet potential green building program criteria.
 CEU 03 | SPECIFYING GAS FIREPLACES FOR TODAY'S HOMES [HSW | approvals: IDCEC, AIA]
> Location: CEU Classroom #2 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side
> presented by: Natasha Nguyen w/ Hearth & Home Technologies, ASID Industry Partner
  • A fireplace 101 course focusing on factory-built gas fireplaces, including terminology, fireplace types, specialty fireplace options, design considerations, LEED and green building qualifications, venting parameters, selection criteria, and key specification issues for residential projects. Learn three essential steps to "specify the right fireplace for the right home" and understand fireplace category product tiering. This course also discusses current trends of indoor and outdoor fireplaces.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM [1.5 HRS - come & go]
LUNCH BREAK WINDOW
There will be three options for lunch:
  1. Register to enjoy lunch hosted by In-Detail in their lively showroom on the 5th Floor of the World Trade Center (500).
  2. Purchase your own lunch at the Fountain Cafe, Cafeteria or Starbucks, all located off the atrium on the 1st Floor of the World Trade Center.
  3. ​Bring your own lunch and eat at one of the many lounge areas around the Dallas Market Center campus.

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM [30 MIN]
POP-UP | LIVING IN PLACE: MAKING ACCESSIBLE, HEALTHY & SAFE HOMES FOR EVERYONE
> Location: Pop-Up Area near the Expo floor on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side | Furnishings sponsored by Surya & Global Views
> presented by: Teri Kuhlmann, ​ASID Allied, CLIPP™, NKBA w/ Accessible Designs for Life
  • All individuals should have the privilege to live in a home, as long as they are able, with independence and dignity. At the same time, no one, of any age or ability, should be uncomfortable or forced to move because their home is not accessible, healthy, or safe. Living in Place design incorporates cost-effective and stylish solutions for any stage of life including childproofing, accommodations for temporary ailments or surgeries, ergonomic solutions for height or size disparities, integration of equipment for disabilities, multi-generational living, and normal challenges of aging.  This presentation will illustrate living in place design, help guide you through some of the less thought of simple solutions that make a forever home, and how to find appropriate living in place professionals to help you through the design, product selection and installation process.

12:30 PM - 5:00 PM [4.5 HRS]
EXPO
> Location: 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side
Enjoy learning about new products and services to help your practice and please your clients!


*ASID Industry Partner
^Presenting

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM [1 HR]
CEU 04 | HUMAN CENTRIC LIGHTING FOR THE LUXURY HOME [HSW-SD | approvals: IDCEC, AIA]
> Location: CEU Classroom #1 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side
> presented by: Corey Mannie w/ Bell & McCoy Integrated Solutions, ASID Industry Partner
> NOTE: This course is also being offered at 1:00 PM on Friday.
  • Human centric lighting is an oft-discussed design term; yet, there is confusion about what it is and how to use new (and existing) technologies to achieve it. This course helps professionals understand 1) how to define human centric lighting, 2) what benefits it can provide to people, buildings, and businesses, and 3) how to practically apply it when designing projects. It also addresses the intersection between electric light and natural daylight, and how achieving a human centric design requires an integrated approach to those two disciplines. This course will be especially useful to interior architects, interior designers, and lighting designers.
CEU 05 | INTRODUCTION TO INTEGRATED LIGHTING DESIGN [HSW | approvals: IDCEC, AIA]
> Location: CEU Classroom #2 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side
> presented by: Christopher Sharp w/ BRAVAS, ASID Industry Partner
  • Good lighting is critical in bringing together all the different components of a project to life – everything that all the professionals do for the project will be for naught if the lighting (and also, the controls) isn’t done well. Think about the color schemes that the Interior Designer uses; the different construction techniques and materials the architect and trades use; and what about all of the audio/video/security/etc. components that the Integrator carefully plans and brings together? All of the aforementioned work and vision will be much less satisfactory without good lighting. What do we mean by good lighting? It is Lighting that is thoughtful, carefully planned and coordinated, utilizes high-quality and well-controlled fixtures. And in the end – good lighting should be something that is just experienced in the space, and some would argue, not even noticed.

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM [30 MIN]
POP-UP | COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN BUILDERS & DESIGNERS: CREATING LASTING PARTNERSHIPS
​> Location: Pop-Up Area near the Expo floor on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side | Furnishings sponsored by Surya & Global Views
> presented by: Paul Zuch w/ Alair, ASID Industry Partner​
  • If you've been in the industry for some time, chances are you've accumulated tales of successful projects alongside those you'd rather forget. Learn insights from a seasoned construction professional on best practices and the essential qualities to seek in a builder to ensure a positive outcome. He often likens the process to assembling a three-legged stool, wherein the client, the design team, and the builder represent each sturdy leg. When these elements are robust and interconnected, the foundation is solid, ensuring the project performs as intended. Conversely, if any one leg is compromised or disconnected, the risk of failure becomes quite foreseeable. The key lies in finding alignment in core values, fostering effective communication, maintaining transparency, processes, understanding personalities, and assessing competency. These factors collectively determine the cohesion and efficacy of the team. 

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM [1 HR]
CEU 06 | APPLYING THE ADA: AVOIDING VIOLATIONS IN INTERIOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION [HSW-BF | approvals: IDCEC]
> Location: CEU Classroom #1 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side
> presented by: Marcela Abadi Rhoads, FAIA, RAS w/ Abadi Accessibility​
  • This course will focus on common violations that we find during our inspections that could be avoided if there was a better understanding of the Standards. Participants will learn about changes that occurred in 2010 and why the standards were enacted. They will also understand some of the vague and confusing parts of the standards in order to avoid violations during construction. Learning Objectives: Learn the history of the way the ADA changed and why the changes were made; Understand the basics of the ADA scoping and how to avoid violations in construction; Understand the basics of the ADA technical standards and how to avoid violations; Learn the common violations found by an ADA inspector.
CEU 07 | CONCEPTS AND TRENDS FOR SMART HOME LIGHTING DESIGN [HSW | approvals: IDCEC]
> Location: CEU Classroom #2 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side
> presented by: Linkoln Dixon, LC, IES w/ Progress Lighting, ASID Industry Partner
  • This course will explore the growing applications and designs for smart home lighting. Participants will gain an understanding of how a smart home system is defined and how lighting integrates into it. Further discussion will include how smart home lighting can lead to energy efficient homes. Additionally, the course will investigate trends, pros and cons, safety and security concerns of users, and how smart lighting technology is moving beyond the home.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM [1.5 HRS]
DESIGN INSIDERS TOUR OF DALLAS MARKET CENTER
> Location: Meet at the Pop-Up Area near the Expo floor on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side. The group will leave together from there.
> NOTE: This tour is also offered on Friday @ 3:00 PM.
  • This fun and engaging 90-minute tour of Dallas Market Center conducted by DMC's Senior Director of Business Development, Ginger Hartford, ASID IP Representative, is curated to inform designers - whether seasoned with experience or up and coming as students or emerging professionals - what is available to them within DMC's vast complex of buildings and showrooms.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM [1.5 HRS]
NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR
> Location: MC Studio on the 2nd Floor of the Interior Home + Design Center (2F140)
  • After a productive day of learning and sourcing, our generous Happy Hour Sponsor MC Studio will reward us with a refreshing Signature Cocktail, delicious sips and bites, plus some great door prizes, all while we take part in a fun networking game, allowing us to meet some new peers and maybe just learn a few new things about people we already know! It's time to mix-n-mingle, meet new friends and collaborators, catch up with longtime friends, and have some fun!
FRIDAY | JULY 19, 2024
OPEN 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
CHECK-IN
> Location: 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side
  • If you haven't already, ​check in, pick up your swag bag, and get the lay of the land before starting the day. FYI: Coffee, tea and water will be available throughout the day.

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM [1 HR]
CEU 08 | MINERAL QUARTZ: THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE SURFACES [HSW-SD | approvals: IDCEC, AIA]
> Location: CEU Classroom #1 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side
> presented by: Christine Martin w/ Cosentino, ASID Industry Partner
  • Green building benefits are more than its surface level financial and environmental merits as it has also been shown to bring positive social impacts.  Many of these benefits revolve around the health and wellbeing of people who work in green offices or live in green homes.  In this course, participants will learn about the future of sustainable quartz surfaces.  We will discuss sustainable manufacturing practices and potential LEED credits that can be earned.  Moreover, participants will learn how the industry is moving toward a more advanced sustainable technology as these techniques become expanded and combined.  The course will review how these surfaces have become an ideal product for all commercial and residential applications.
CEU 09 | DESIGNING HEALTHIER SPACES WITH WOOD [HSW | approvals: IDCEC, AIA]
> Location: CEU Classroom #2 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side
> presented by: David Andrews w/ TerraMai Reclaimed Wood
  • This course will teach attendees about the benefits of designing with wood to increase occupant health. Positive benefits to businesses from prominent use of wood will be clearly demonstrated. Attendees will learn about the positive environmental impact of designing with wood. Greater benefits of reclaimed wood will be demonstrated, teaching attendees about the types of reclaimed wood and potential as a design element.

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM [15 MIN] | BREAK

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM [1.5 HRS]
DESIGN INSIDERS TOUR OF DALLAS MARKET CENTER
> Location: Meet at the Pop-Up Area near the Expo floor on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side. The group will leave together from there.
> NOTE: This tour is also offered on Thursday @ 3:30 PM.
  • This fun and engaging 90-minute tour of Dallas Market Center conducted by DMC's Senior Director of Business Development, Ginger Hartford, ASID IP Representative, is curated to inform designers - whether seasoned with experience or up and coming as students or emerging professionals - what is available to them within DMC's vast complex of buildings and showrooms.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM [1 HR]
CEU 10 | ZERO ENVIRONMENTAL RISK IN BUILDING MATERIALS [HSW | approvals: IDCEC, AIA]
> Location: CEU Classroom #1 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side
> presented by: Fred Jackson, CTC, CSI w/ Estudio Group LLC
  • This class contains information relative to building products and what is in them. Many of these products categories are used every day and contain harmful chemicals or gases that can harm the contractor and inhabitants of projects. This class reviews these areas of harmful products and show a few of the agencies that create the documented support to reduce the use of building products that have harmful characteristics or compositions. Almost all these agencies look at reducing the harmful materials and make the end user of aware of the harmful components. This class also discusses a new “movement” that takes it one step farther. Not just the reduction, but the elimination of ANY harmful chemicals or off gases in one of the building product category groups. This ZERO Risk building products group comes from the installation materials of the flooring industry. This began in Europe and is now making its way into the United States with Zero Risk epoxies, underlayments and grouts.
CEU 11 | ACCESSIBILITY: MEASURING TWICE AND CUTTING ONCE - INTERIOR ENVIRONMENTS [HSW-BF | approvals: IDCEC, AIA]
> Location: CEU Classroom #2 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side
> presented by: Fred D. Cawyer, AIA, NCARB, RID, RAS, APA w/ ARS, plcc - Accessibility Resource Specialists
  • In this course participants will gain a better understanding of how the design of commercial construction must fully comply with at least the minimum accessibility compliance requirements under the federal 2010 ADA and the State of Texas TDLR-AB Division’s 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS). Through the integration of “as-built” construction conditions discovered during State of Texas – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation / Architectural Barriers Division (TDLR-AB) on-site accessibility inspections, course participants will also gain a better understanding of how to design and execute compliant “barrier free” interior environments within Texas and beyond. Through the integration of “lesson-learned” case examples, participants will learn to identify common interior design issues in the commercial construction of “barrier-free” elements and learn how to avoid making often costly mistakes.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM [1.5 HRS - come & go]
LUNCH BREAK WINDOW
There will be three options for lunch:
  1. Register to enjoy lunch hosted by ASID Industry Partner Classic Home in their serene showroom on the 5th Floor of the World Trade Center (530).
  2. Purchase your own lunch at the Fountain Cafe, Cafeteria or Starbucks, all located off the atrium on the 1st Floor of the World Trade Center.
  3. ​Bring your own lunch and eat at one of the many lounge areas around the Dallas Market Center campus.

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM [30 MIN]
POP-UP | RECEIVING, WAREHOUSING, INSTALLATION & MORE: WHAT DESIGNERS NEED TO KNOW
> Location: Pop-Up Area near the Expo floor on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side | Furnishings sponsored by Surya & Global Views
> presented by: Klein Navin​ w/ Delivery Limited, ASID Industry Partner
  • You need to order furniture, art and/or accessories for your client, but before you do, you’ve got lots of questions to answer: Where to ship it? How do you know if/when everything arrives? What if something comes in damaged? Who can make needed repairs? What if construction gets delayed and you have to postpone installation? Who’s going to install it? The logistical questions to this vital piece of the interior design puzzle are endless, and this session will help provide answers about how to choose a turn-key operator that can handle receiving, warehousing, installation, and so much more.

12:30 PM - 3:00 PM [2.5 HRS]
EXPO
> Location: 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side
​Enjoy learning about new products and services to help your practice and please your clients!
​
*ASID Industry Partner
^Presenting

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM [1 HR]
STUDENT PROGRAMMING
> Location: Pop-Up Area near the Expo floor on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side
> presented by: ASID National Chair John Cialone, FASID of Tom Stringer Design Partners and Amanda Watson w/ Steinway Piano Gallery, ASID Industry Partner
  • Students, you do NOT want to miss this valuable hour of advice and guidance that will teach you how to elevate your network to equal your net worth. The National Chair of ASID, John Cialone, FASID, will share his journey from ASID Student Member to the highest position within the organization, explaining how his relationships within the Society made him the successful designer he is today. Super networker Amanda Watson will details how to build a network from scratch, expanding your reach in creative new ways and maximizing your networking hour efficiently while leaving a lasting impression.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM [1 HR]
CEU 12 | HUMAN CENTRIC LIGHTING FOR THE LUXURY HOME [HSW-SD | approvals: IDCEC, AIA]
> Location: CEU Classroom #1 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side
> presented by: Corey Mannie w/ Bell & McCoy Integrated Solutions, ASID Industry Partner
> NOTE: This course is also being offered at 1:00 PM on Thursday.
  • Human centric lighting is an oft-discussed design term; yet, there is confusion about what it is and how to use new (and existing) technologies to achieve it. This course helps professionals understand 1) how to define human centric lighting, 2) what benefits it can provide to people, buildings, and businesses, and 3) how to practically apply it when designing projects. It also addresses the intersection between electric light and natural daylight, and how achieving a human centric design requires an integrated approach to those two disciplines. This course will be especially useful to interior architects, interior designers, and lighting designers.
CEU 13 | MARKET UPDATE ON LED LIGHTING [HSW | approvals: IDCEC]
> Location: CEU Classroom #2 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side
> presented by: Linkoln Dixon, LC, IES w/ Progress Lighting, ASID Industry Partner
  • The adoption of LEDs for general lighting started twenty years ago. LEDs have quickly replaced most legacy light sources and are poised to become the single source used. There is still, however, continued technological advancements and market variables that affect the path forward. This course will review where we’ve been and where we are going as it relates to LED technology, including current standards, supply channel, energy efficiency, and the effect on human variables such as security and well-being.

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM [30 MIN]
POP-UP | DEI MEET-UP: DEI INCLUDES YOU
> Location: Pop-Up Area near the Expo floor on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side | Furnishings sponsored by Surya & Global Views
> presented by: The ASID Texas Chapter DEI Task Force
  • Get ready for an enlightening half-hour of connection and conversation! The ASID Texas Chapter is hosting a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Pop-up - a unique opportunity to come together over light refreshments and learn about the advantages being part of this dynamic organization brings. Don't miss out on discovering how our chapter aims to provide even more meaningful inclusion in all aspects for our diverse membership.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM [1.5 HRS]
CEU 14 | KEYNOTE PANEL: TOP TRENDS IN INTERIOR DESIGN IMPACTING YOUR PRACTICE & THE INDUSTRY [HSW | approvals: IDCEC]
> Location: CEU Classroom #1 on the 11th Floor of the World Trade Center - North Side
> presented by: ASID National Chair John Cialone, FASID of Tom Stringer Design Partners; ASID Texas Chapter President Veronica Sanders, ASID Allied of Design with Veronica Sanders; ASID Texas Chapter President-Elect Adrian Galvan, ASID Allied of Designology; and Michelle​​​​ Martin, RID, NCIDQ, ASID, WELL AP of HKS
  • Learn about the latest changes impacting interior design from ASID National Chair John Cialone, FASID, and interior designers from the ASID Texas Chapter as they dive into the highly influential 2024 ASID Trends Outlook exploring the shifts in societal and demographic trends shaping interior design this year. The panel will discuss the impact of current trends in design and focus on how emerging trends can be applied to your work, including the importance of health and wellness, AI technology in design, increased sustainability concerns from extreme weather events and climate change, and the rise in quiet luxury. Designers working in all practice areas and market sectors will benefit and gain insight into how these trends affect your business and practice in 2024 and beyond.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM [2 HRS]
AWARDS COCKTAIL PARTY
> Location: American Leather on the 1st Floor of the Interior Home + Design Center (1D205)
  • Join us in the beautifully remodeled showroom of American Leather to celebrate the deserving recipients of the Texas Chapter Member Awards for volunteerism and the talented winners of the Celebrating Design Texas Awards, the annual design competition recognizing the finest interior design achievements within the ASID Texas Chapter. Toast the honorees, nosh on light bites, and enjoy socializing with your design industry peers from across the Chapter and beyond. American Leather will generously be raffling off a sofa and chair, so be sure to bring your business card! Come in your business casual conference attire or dress up in your cocktail best - we'll just be happy to see you! 

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The ASID Texas Chapter represents 1,700+ Practitioner, Educator, Student and Industry Representative members (almost 1,100 of which are Practitioners and/or Educators) throughout the state of Texas excluding the greater Houston area, which is covered by the ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter. Members work in both the residential and commercial fields, either as sole proprietors or as part of small or large firms. Members strive to improve the quality of life for all of their clients through the creation of aesthetically pleasing, thoughtful design that takes into account the health, safety and welfare [HSW] of the public.

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