Chapter News Archive 2005
It was all about high performance textiles
By Trish Wollersheim
Posted: 9/11/05
Marty Gurian, director of technical services for Designtex, presented a two hour CEU on Monday, August 1st at the new offices of Hallmark Building Supply in Waukesha. There were over 80 Wisconsin designers in attendance from all around the state.
The presentation focused on high performance textiles and their usage. Some of the products and finishes Marty focused on included: Woven Crypton™, GORE™ Seating Protection, C-1™/C-1.5™ Protective Finishes from Designtex, NANO-TEX™ Resists Spills and high performance vinyls and urethanes. He explained the methods of evaluation for high performance fabrics and the criteria to specify the correct product for the application. He also reviewed cleaning methods and stressed the importance of proper, regular maintenance.
Marty then went on to introduce the new fabric classification "Sustainable Performance."
These are new products developed by Marty for Designtex that offer high performance with sustainable implications such as complete recyclability, reclamation, or compost-ability. These products will be introduced in the fall.
All attendees left the presentation with the Designtex High Performance Solutions Calculator, a tool to help designers specify products that meet cleaning and performance requirements on their projects.
The CEU number for this course is 4829.
For any further information on this presentation, please contact Trish Wollersheim - Designtex at twollersheim@dtex.com or 262-644-7467.
Passing the NCIDQ Exam or the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Accreditation Exam can save you money on your Membership Dues
By Lynn Vogeltanz, Allied Member ASID & Membership Committee Chair
Posted: 9/14/04
ASID members in good standing who successfully pass the NCIDQ exam and advance to professional membership with ASID will receive a one-year dues waiver for the upcoming membership year. Members who pass the October 2005 exam and notify ASID of their intent to advance to professional membership will have their dues waived for the 2006 membership year. Members who pass the April 2006 exam and notify ASID will have their dues waived for the 2007 membership year.
ASID members who successfully pass the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Accreditation Exam and submit proof to ASID of their LEED accreditation will receive a $100 credit toward their next year's dues.
ASID is committed to the professional development and growth of its members. Members are encouraged to take advantage of both of these membership opportunities. If you have any questions about your membership, please e-mail membership@asid.org.
Please note the following deadlines regarding NCIDQ applications, exams and the STEP, preparatory class:
- December 1, 2005 - Early Application Deadline for the Spring 2006 NCIDQ Exam (for first-time applicants only)
- December 10, 2005 - Regular Application Deadline for the Spring 2006 NCIDQ Exam
- December 16, 2005 - STEP Program registration deadline, download the registration form here
- April 7 & 8, 2006 - Spring NCIDQ Exam at Mount Mary College (Milwaukee, WI)
- June 1, 2006 - Early Application Deadline for the October 2006 NCIDQ Exam(for first-time applicants only)
- June 10, 2006 - Regular Application Deadline for the October 2006 NCIDQ Exam
- October 13 & 14, 2006 - Fall NCIDQ Exam at Mount Mary College (Milwaukee, WI)
Kudos to the following members who have passed the NCIDQ
Posted: 9/9/04
Amy Cuff, Barcie Benzschawel, Catherine Hempfling-Prossen, Elisabeth Furse, Heidi Funk, Jennifer Striepling, Laura Schalk, Sara Scheive and William Beaudreau.