We provide Continuing Education courses for Architects and Interior Designers Builders, delivered to your team by our certified instructors, at your facility, and no cost to you. Our courses are created by leading industry content specialists and are accredited by AIA and IDCEC.
- Course Number:
- HP RMX HSW
- Category:
- Project Planning & Design
- Subcategory:
- Building Systems, Materials & Assemblies
- Course Delivery Type:
- Live/In-Person
- Credit:
- 1 LU - HSW
About this Course
This course and learning program centers around critical components in both interior and exterior decoration of various surfaces that affect the health, safety and wellness of the print provider, the AEC implementer and the end user. Because of a recent transition away from solvent inks - which are combustible, flammable and comprised of nearly 90 percent hazardous materials, the aim for this classwork is to clearly explain the advantages of water-based ink systems which are comprised of 65% water, have no HAPs (Hazardous Air Pollutants) and are odorless. The main focus of the coursework centers around three pillars of graphics - wall graphics, introducing white ink into architectural applications and understanding the emergence of architectural fabrics. Each and every component of these three pillars is carried forth to the ultimate occupant of the built environment. Lastly, the course recipient will develop a strong understanding of substrate choice points, key performance criteria and the environmental stewardship certifications that these applications carry.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Knowledge of digital printing process is recommended but not essential for this course.
Learning Objective 1
Learning how the chemical composition of inks can be leveraged to better address the protection of the public good.
Learning Objective 2
Understanding substrate choice points that ultimately deliver safe graphics to the public by way of proper knowledge of adhesives, durability and certifications.
Learning Objective 3
Understanding certifications - LEED credits, AgBB products, UL GREENGUARD GOLD, Ecologo - so that the occupant can receive the fill benefit of these certifications in a safe environment.
Learning Objective 4
Being able to define the key points of safe printing - ink to substrate. Using non-PVC substrates and lighter materials - which all reduce the carbon footprint.
Three Pillars in This Course:
Scheduling
Contact Thomas Printworks to schedule a live in-person presentation of this course.
