Brought to you by IIDA Mid America + RBC Tile.
Learning units: AIA: 1LU/HSW, IDCEC: 0.1, GBCI: 1 CEH | Duration: 1 Hour | Designation: HSW - Sustainability
What are tiles? How are they made and what is the difference between ceramic and porcelain tiles? During this course the characteristics of the different tile types will be defined and explained. Next, you will explore what the Cradle to Cradle innovation concept is all about. You will be taken on a virtual tour of a tile factory and shown how Cradle to Cradle is applied to tile design and production. And last but not least, you will discover what Cradle to Cradle tiles can contribute to realizing a LEED certified building.
Learning Objectives:
Reproduce/summarize the production process of ceramic tiles, their typical ingredients, the differences between ceramic tiles and porcelain tiles, plus the specific advantages they provide
Describe the principles of the Cradle to Cradle® concept, and identify how its application in tile production contributes to environmental and social sustainability
Discover the relation between the LEED building standard, Cradle to Cradle and life cycle analysis (LCA) and the contribution of ceramic tiles to LEED certified buildings
Utilize resources available for specific information and current standards
Questions prior to the event?? Contact Amy Bishop Amy Bishop ([email protected]).
