Solving Accessibility, Sustainability & Wellness
Using Accessories and Materials
Credit/ 2 CEPH (1 Barrier Free and 1 Sustainability)
13 CEPH block offering
Date/ Wednesday, October 28
Time/ 9:00am - 11:00am
Location/ Nomads Loom, 1525 Slocum St.
a la carte offering
Date/ Wednesday, October 28
Time/ 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location/ German Kitchen Center, 150 Turtle Creek
This program will study how accessibility, aging in place and barrier-free are key in providing enhanced safety and
comfort for anyone dwelling, visiting and working in buildings using these concepts in design.
Examine Wellness, indoor air concepts, and material selection which aid in increasing comfort, contributing to health and improve the quality of life.
Discover how the updates in sustainability, transparency and green standards assist in increasing energy conservation and improve air quality.
Attendees will acquire knowledge and options for using accessories, grab bars, seats, hardware, drains and modern materials like porcelain, stone, hardwood, quartz and other products to solve issues and create a healthier and safer built environment
Fred Jackson
Owner, Estudio Group
Fred Jackson has over twenty-five years of building industry experience with extensive product knowledge and training skills in all areas of the flooring industry. He has an in-depth installation and restoration background of ceramic tile natural stone, and concrete. Fred worked as a stone, tile and flooring contractor, Stone Business Manager for Aqua Mix and Team leader of a national stone importer.
Estudio Group is a member of NSI, CTDA, and USGBC. Fred has been a speaker/trainer at AIA, NSI (formerly MIA + BSI), Stone Expo, Coverings, KBIS, CTDA, USGBC, TTMAC, and BSI conferences and events.
Estudio Group LLC consults with ceramic tile, coatings, decorative glass, leather and natural stone companies developing Architectural programs, continuing education and green marketing programs.