By Andy posted November 10, 2010 | Views: 3772
Samsung Offers Free Continuing Education Courses
- Quartz and Acrylic Surfaces in Commercial Interiors -
Online courses available 24/7 through AEC Daily’s Learning Center
LOS ANGELES (November 2010) – Samsung Chemical (USA) Inc., parent of Samsung Staron® and Radianz™ Quartz surfacing products, is offering two free online continuing education courses. The courses, offered through AEC Daily’s Online Learning Center, are available 24 hours a day/7 days a week by visiting www.aecdaily.com.
Both 1-hour courses offer approved continuing education units (CEUs) for several industry organizations and professional development requirements, including AIA, NKBA, NARI, BOMI Institute, HSW, IDCEC, NAHB, AIBC, among many others.
Course #1: Acrylic Solid Surface Solutions in Commercial Settings
Provides an overview of the characteristics of 100% Acrylic Solid Surface compared to other surface materials and the driving factors that contribute to its growing role in sustainable design strategies. Also discusses the manufacturing, fabricating, and thermo-formable processes of 100% Acrylic Solid Surface and the related green standards and certification programs.
The majority of this course is made up of sustainable design information. The courses in this level will offer more detailed and new information on a product, construction or manufacturing process, LEED credit achievement and other green organizations. These courses qualify for AIA/SD LU's.
Course #2: An Overview of Engineered Quartz Surfaces
Provides an overview of the characteristics, features and benefits of engineered quartz surfaces. This course contains a minimal amount of introductory sustainable design information.
About Staron® Surfaces and Radianz™ Quartz by Samsung
Samsung offers three great surfacing options – high-performance Staron Solid Surfaces, luxurious Radianz Quartz and the versatile Staron Tempest. All combine natural beauty with design sensibility to offer a variety of colors and patterns. Durable, stain-resistant and hygienic, our family of surface options make the design and selection process easy. For more information, please visit www.staron.com or call 800.795.7177.