Whirlpool Booth Offers AIA Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities, Google SketchUp Seminars, Latest Appliances and More SAN ANTONIO (Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Booth #11091) (May 3, 2007) – In addition to showcasing the company’s powerful portfolio of brands during this year’s AIA Convention, Whirlpool Corporation is expanding its entire offering of AIA CE opportunities for architects. Three new courses will be offered in the Innovation Learning Center, a new video podcast series will be unveiled and a new course has been added to Whirlpool Corporation’s online curriculum. Architects can also enter to win an Apple iPod and other prizes. Innovation Learning Center Programs for CE Course Credit At the Innovation Learning Center in the booth, convention attendees will have the opportunity to earn CE credit by taking three new exclusive educational programs. Each 15-minute course is worth one-quarter of a unit toward CE requirements. The schedule for the show includes: Thursday, May 3 and Friday, May 4 · Environmental Considerations for Specifying Appliances – 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. · Laundry Space Design for Increased Productivity – 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. · Breakthroughs in Kitchen Appliance Design and Function – 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 5 · Environmental Considerations for Specifying Appliances – 10:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. · Laundry Space Design for Increased Productivity – 10:30 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. · Breakthroughs in Kitchen Appliance Design and Function – 11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Podcasts, Google SketchUp and the 3D Warehouse An industry first, Whirlpool Corporation is launching a five-part video podcast series that qualifies for CE requirements. The series focuses on designing residential spaces using SketchUp Software and 3-D models from the new Sweets3D Collection in the Google® 3D Warehouse. Alex Oliver and Mike Tadros, SketchUp experts and founders of the company, School, created and produced the Whirlpool CE Video Podcast Series and will hold SketchUp seminars at the booth. Having taught SketchUp all over the world and as two of only six Google certified instructors of SketchUp, Oliver and Tadros will also demonstrate how the design community can benefit from quick, easy 3-D models for conceptual stages of design. School teaches the fundamentals of SketchUp through an interactive DVD and uses forums and a weekly podcast named “The SketchUp Show” to generate an ongoing conversation and share tips for using the software. After the AIA Convention, the Whirlpool CE Video Podcast Series will be available at insideadvantage.com/designers, AECdaily.com and as part of the “The SketchUp Show” via Apple iTunes. For information about School, please visit go-2-school.com. New Whirlpool Corporation CE Course on AEC Daily Whirlpool Corporation is launching a new online course during the show that architects can complete for one unit of CE requirements. Available at AECdaily.com’s Online Learning Center, the course, Built-in Kitchen Trends: The Design Landscape, provides an overview of new built-in kitchen concepts, while emphasizing the entire culinary landscape. It also identifies and discusses visionary trends and designs for clients' future needs. For more information after the show, please visit AECdaily.com. Jenn-Air Brand 3-D Appliance Models Introduced at Show Whirlpool Corporation’s ever-growing 3D appliance model offerings within the Google® 3D Warehouse Web site now includes the Jenn-Air® Pro-Style® kitchen appliance suite and will soon offer other appliance suites from the brand. “With the addition of Jenn-Air Pro-Style 3D models, architects and designers have another high-end collection of appliances to specify and illustrate when creating kitchen designs for their clients,” said Mark Johnson, FAIA, CKD, architect and senior manager of architecture and design marketing at Whirlpool Corporation. Apple iPod, iPod Cases and School Giveaways Attendees who participate in programs at the booth can enter to win prizes including video Apple iPods and Apple iPod clear cases. Additionally, school will be giving out “School Cash” that can be used for saving money on School's interactive DVD, SketchUp Level One. About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $18 billion, more than 73,000 employees, and more than 70 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. The company markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Bauknecht and other major brand names to consumers in nearly every country around the world. For more information on Whirlpool Corporation and its offerings for design professionals, please visit insideadvantage.com/designers or call 800-253-3977.
