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WIN A FREE TRIP TO VERONA, ITALY
Licensed, U.S.-based architects who complete and pass the three (3) online courses below, sponsored by Veronafiere and Santa Margherita, are eligible to apply to enter the contest. The winner will receive a trip to Marmomacc to attend Designing With Natural Stone, a week-long AIA-approved continuing education program in Verona, Italy. The 2012 edition of the program will take place the week of September 24th and will also include two days in Milan. The winner must commit to attend the entire program to receive the prize.
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An Introduction to Sourcing Dimensional Stone: The Example of Verona, Italy As A Materials and Processing Center by Veronafiere provides an overview of the history of the dimensional stone industry in Verona, Italy and gives an architect the basic criteria for selecting stone materials and fabrication services in the Verona area.
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Sustainable Design: The Use of Natural Stone in Green Architecture by Veronafiere provides you with an introduction to stone, an overview of the principles and drivers in the green/sustainability building movement, and descriptions of how stone makes an appropriate, attractive, and natural material design choice that will contribute to a holistic solution over the life cycle of a project.
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Engineered Stone: Designing for Sustainability by Santa Margherita provides an overview of engineered stone, with a focus on the process of designing with the material and descriptions of how engineered stone makes an appropriate, attractive, cost-effective, and sustainable design choice.
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Creating Custom Curves: Adding Interest to Architectural Designs provides an overview of conventional methods of framing curves in wood and steel, as well as new methods of framing using flexible track systems. Discusses options for wall coverings and trims for curved surfaces.
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Gen Y: This is Not Your Mother’s Kitchen provides an overview of who Gen Y is and includes discussions on its makeup, work habits, and spending habits. Particular attention is paid to home ownership, Gen Y style preferences, and how to attract the Gen Y consumer.
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GenShift 2011: Lifestages Redefining the Kitchen Space provides an overview of the findings of the GenShift 2011 study about generational and societal influences on kitchen design.
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Factory Prefinishing of Exterior Building Materials covers common on-site exterior paint failure issues and their causes and describes the factory coating process for exterior woodwork, substrate materials, installation tips and its many other benefits.
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Win a FREE Trip to Verona, Italy Licensed, U.S.-based architects who complete and pass the three (3) online courses sponsored by Veronaifere and Santa Margherita are eligible to apply to enter the contest. The winner will receive a trip to Marmomacc to attend Designing With Natural Stone, a week-long AIA-approved continuing education program in Verona, Italy. The 2012 edition of the program will take place the week of September 24th and will also include two days in Milan.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
