Designing Healthy Environments with Advanced Paint Technology
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Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
We will explore how to create healthy environments using state-of-the-art paint technology. Our exciting discussion will focus on the ingredients of paint such as resins and waterborne colorants and how they create the most eco-responsible formulations possible. We will discuss how paint can contribute to LEED projects and how designers can effectively specify various paints. The course will also include an in-depth discussion on independent testing methods and essential standards. Learn how to specify healthy paints that can contribute to both the improvement of our environment and your client’s next big project. We will conclude this course with an engaging Q&A session.
- Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
- 1. Identify and discuss future trends in sustainable coatings
- 2. Describe various industry testing methods and standards used to certify “green” products, and how these standards are referenced and used by LEED
- 3. Specify paints to qualify for related LEED credits and to create a healthier environment
- 4. Explain the LEED program and assess how paints contribute to various LEED v4 credits
