Artisanal Craft in Sustainable Spaces
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Artisanal handcrafted fixtures and furnishings are not only unique, functional, and aesthetically appealing, they can establish a sense of connection with the maker. Many artisanal handcrafted products are made using traditional techniques that have been passed down over time, often from generation to generation. This course illustrates the value of bridging cultures, combing artisan heritage with innovative design, and investing in the craftsmanship of kitchen and bath furniture made by hand with sustainable and reclaimed materials.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Discuss artisanal craft in terms of its local and global economic, environmental, and social impact and explain why artisanal craft can be part of the philosophy of sustainable living today.
- Examine the ethics involved in making and consuming artisanal craft and discuss how they can affect a consumer’s propensity to purchase handcrafts, the likelihood a design team will include handcrafts in their building projects, and an occupant’s experience in a private or social shared space.
- Recognize why the look and feel of sustainably made handcrafted kitchen and bath fixtures and furnishing can enhance an occupant’s situational awareness not only by fulfilling all of the required functional needs, but also by bringing about a positive emotional response to their surroundings.
- Identify a variety of sustainable and reclaimed materials used in artisanal crafts for home, commercial, and hospitality design, and discuss the importance of material transparency to the maker and the consumer.
- Describe the methods used to recycle copper, reclaim wood, and create sustainably made concrete, and evaluate the performance benefits of products made of these materials.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Stan Artman and Eric Dietz on behalf of Native Trails. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Stan Artman and Eric Dietz
Title: Stan Artman, Eastern Regional Sales Manager and Eric Dietz, National Sales Manager, Native Trails
Background:
Stan Artman is a 30-year veteran in the plumbing wholesale/showroom industry. Artman previously held long-term leadership roles at Kohler and Delta, from Sales Manager to Director of Sales for the Eastern United States. Today, Artman leads Native Trails’ sales across the east coast region of the U.S. and Canada, with a focus on increasing presence in hospitality and commercial settings. Artman, who is based in Atlanta, Georgia, has been married to wife Nitza since 1985. Together they have two lovely daughters.
Eric Dietz leads the Native Trails sales team, with particular focus on increasing visibility among trade professionals and global presence. Dietz draws from over 13 years of experience in retail with Black & Decker, followed by key sales positions in the plumbing industry for Price Pfister and Santec. Dietz, who is based in San Luis Obispo, California, enjoys traveling with his wife of three years, Elaine and is a diehard sports fan.
