PROGRAMME DES FOURNISSEURS D’ÉDUCATION (PFÉ)

This course examines the principles of designing and specifying a continuous air barrier across the building enclosure, including material types, assemblies, and how uncontrolled air leakage impacts energy, moisture, and indoor air quality. Participants will review whole-building airtightness testing standards, applicable energy code requirements, and BECx processes to ensure completed assemblies meet project requirements.

This interactive tour provides an in-depth exploration of innovative surface solutions. Participants will gain hands-on experience with showroom materials, learn about new product launches, and discover opportunities for integrating surfaces into various design applications. Through guided training sessions, attendees will develop a deeper understanding of Silestone, Dekton, and Sensa, as well as their applications in bathroom design, outdoor living, and custom fabrication. The course concludes with a visit to the Design Lab and warehouse, fostering collaboration and creative inspiration.

This immersive tour provides a hands-on experience in the world of architectural innovation and design. Participants will explore the cutting-edge practices at the company’s headquarters, gaining in-depth knowledge of material production, design solutions, and the role of lifestyle amenities in modern architecture. From the stone quarries to the high-tech production factories of Silestone, Dekton, and natural stone, attendees will see firsthand how design and functionality merge in architectural materials. The tour also includes cultural immersion through historical tours in Granada, offering a unique blend of design exploration and cultural enrichment.

As the older generations decide how to spend the later years of their life, many are deciding they want to stay in their homes for as long as possible. Unfortunately, the homes that they love are not fully equipped to meet their needs as they age. This course will discuss how designers can reimagine spaces in the home to accommodate the changing human body and the difficulties that come along with it. Specifically, participants will look at design solutions in the kitchen related to cabinetry.

Explore the transformative impact of fostering a culture of belonging in the workplace. This course examines the trends driving the demand for inclusive environments and how a strong sense of belonging can benefit both organizations and their employees. By connecting the dots between organizational culture, human needs, and sensory design, you will learn how to create spaces that not only meet practical requirements but also resonate on a deeper emotional level. Gain insights and strategies to cultivate an atmosphere where everyone feels valued and engaged, leading to improved morale, productivity, and overall well-being.

Explore modern healthcare design, highlighting environments that promote community and inclusivity. This course examines societal trends driving the need for belonging and underscores the pivotal role of organizational culture and sensory design in attracting and retaining healthcare professionals. Gain practical skills in translating cultural values into effective design strategies that enhance staff well-being and engagement.

This seminar provides an education on security metal ceilings and the applications where they are used. This seminar will discuss the key design elements of security metal ceilings, including tamper-evident and tamper-proof systems, and will evaluate the appropriate level of security ceilings required. Participants will examine key performance attributes including acoustics and accessibility and will analyze the installation of the metal security systems, including how to accommodate for fixture integration within the secure ceiling.

Home has always been a place where people can find comfort and peace in their day-to-day lives. This is especially heightened with the healing presence of family and friends. With the home acting as a sanctuary for your client and their loved ones, it’s become more important to consider how health and wellness can be designed into the bigger picture of homes now and in the future. This course will explore environmental wellness trends and the ways that wellness, hosting, and design can work hand in hand to create a thoughtful space with the latest products that support these trends, such as refrigeration solutions.

AI is transforming how design ideas are generated and delivered. It brings remarkable efficiency and new possibilities, while also raising important questions about creativity, authenticity, and purpose. For A+D professionals, the challenge isn’t choosing between AI and people—it’s learning how to integrate them so the spaces we design remain meaningful and human. Participants will explore ways to balance innovation with intention, ensuring that design continues to foster genuine connection.

Design today is no longer just about aesthetics; it’s about human impact. This course explores how intentional choices in materials, finishes, color, form, and texture can create environments that support comfort, enhance daily experiences, and promote lasting engagement with the space. Participants will learn how to design environments that nurture physical and emotional balance, encourage thoughtful interaction, and provide lasting functionality.

The bathroom is an extremely personal and a very impactful space. The showering experience impacts how you start or end your day. Whether to feel invigorated and ready to start the day or to relax after a stressful one, the power of the shower cannot be minimized. Today we will be focusing on how to ensure you are providing your clients with the perfect showering solution that meets their unique needs. We will explore valve technologies and configurations that allow for a personalized showering experience.

Color trends have the power to define entire decades, as architectural interiors often reflect the dominant forces of societal change, cultural innovation, and technological progress. Material and product manufacturers continually introduce new colors—responding to or anticipating the elements that shape comfort and experience in interior spaces. This course traces the evolution of color: from early pigment and dye use, through eleven decades of shifting color preferences, to its role in professional practice as it transitions from physical representation to the digital age.

Materials used on building facades need to withstand many things, including water, wind, sunlight, and sometimes severe weather conditions.

They also need to hold up to the effects of people who may inadvertently or even intentionally cause damage. Choosing materials used for facades is certainly influenced by the ability to hold up over time but also by the available size, not to mention the appearance, of the material.

Being able to install it in a manner that is efficient and cost-effective usually rounds out the criteria for selecting a building material for building facades. There is one new product category that will be the focus of this course, namely sintered stones that can be used for curtain walls, rain screens, siding applications, and other common wall systems for both residential and commercial buildings.

Solid surface has long been a quiet performer in the built environment, trusted for its durability, hygiene, and appeal of seamless appearance - yet often overlooked for its creative potential. This course reintroduces the material through a modern design lens, exploring its versatility across healthcare, multifamily, education, and workplace settings. Participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at how solid surface is fabricated through video demos, and will learn how to specify and collaborate effectively with fabricators. Along the way, we’ll uncover how sustainability, longevity, and design freedom intersect to redefine what’s possible with solid surfaces today and in the future.

This CEU from Momentum Textiles shall explore how design strategies grounded in sensory responsiveness, nature-informed science, and intentional material and color use can improve human health and well-being in the built environment. Drawing from emerging research in neuroscience, environmental psychology, and biophilic design, the course shall examine how elements such as acoustics, fractal-based patterns, color, and texture can reduce stress, support cognitive performance, and foster inclusive, restorative spaces.