What do you wonder about furniture?

This course compares and explains various sustainability rating tools used in the built environment including building rating systems, programs that provide information transparency, and certifications used for materials and products. LEVEL by BIFMA’s furniture certification program is overlayed throughout to understand the contribution of sustainable furniture in creating spaces with a comprehensive vision for environmental sustainability and human health and wellness.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

You will gain knowledge of sustainability standards and programs currently in the market and the key features of each.
You will understand LEVEL by BIFMA sustainability certification program and its role in defining sustainability for furniture to convey value to clients and colleagues.
You will be able to compare the features of sustainability programs and standards in use and how LEVEL relates to each.
You will gain insight to the trends that are influencing the ever-evolving conversation surrounding sustainability to anticipate what is driving the future.

Who Should Attend?

A&D Professionals
LEED and WELL accredited professionals
Sales/Marketing Professionals Facility Managers
Owners & CEOs (satisfies IFMA CFM maintenance requirements and CoreNet Global QPCR designation)
Instructors and Students
Manufacturers of Commercial Furniture and Accessories
Suppliers to the Commercial Furniture Industry

Program Credits:

IDCEC– 1.0 HSW designation
AIA– 1.0
LU/HSW GBCI– 1.0 General Education, WELL AP & LEED AP

Presenter:
Stacey Pediny, DID, WELL AP
Teknion Territory Manager
Manitoba

Pediny has an education in interior design and over 30 years in the interior projects and renovation industry; including kitchen & bath, flooring, window covering, and both residential and contract furniture sectors. In her 10 years with Teknion, she has become a Certified CEU provider and a WELL AP, supporting both clients and the A&D community with education around workplace trends, strategy, and sustainability. Pediny is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, gateway to the Canadian Prairies.