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Course Description: CEU Events: Architectural Castings: Design Solutions for Commercial Buildings
Designing building interiors and exteriors requires balancing aesthetics, performance, constructability, and cost. Architectural castings offer a powerful solution for both new construction and retrofit projects due to their adaptability, diverse material options, and ability to replicate complex architectural forms with precision. Whether enhancing a façade, creating expressive ceiling features, or executing repetitive design patterns across commercial spaces, castings help designers achieve high-impact visuals with efficiency.
This course provides an in-depth look at architectural castings – including GRG, GFRC, FRP, and Interior Molded Stone – and examines how they support innovative design solutions for walls, ceilings, columns, and exterior elements. Through detailed case studies, participants will see how castings streamline installation, simplify complex geometries, and deliver consistent quality across large-scale or pattern-heavy applications. The course also explores how architectural castings contribute to LEED v5 and broader sustainability goals, as well as key cost-saving considerations related to fabrication, installation, and durability.
By the end of the course, attendees will understand how to leverage architectural castings to elevate design intent, improve project efficiency, and solve challenging architectural conditions in virtually any building type.
Identify the characteristics, advantages, and performance attributes of architectural castings – including GRG, GFRC, FRP, and Interior Molded Stone – as versatile alternatives to conventional materials such as concrete, stone, and gypsum.
Explore the design potential of architectural castings for both interior and exterior applications, including their ability to support complex geometries, simplify challenging details, and efficiently execute repetitive patterns in commercial spaces.
Evaluate how architectural castings contribute to sustainability goals and LEED v5 credits – such as Occupant Experience (Biophilic Design) and Building Product Selection & Procurement – through material efficiency and transparency documentation.
Analyze cost-saving opportunities associated with architectural castings, including mold repetition, part consolidation, lighter-weight composite materials, reduced framing requirements, and installation efficiencies illustrated through case studies.