Architex is committed to being a resource and providing knowledge to our fellow interior designers and architects. We are excited to create, build and offer continuing education courses that are rich with applicable content. For information, or to request a presentation on the courses listed below, please contact your local sales representative.
Resources
PFAS: Textiles and Stain Resistant Technology (IDCEC accredited)
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are the chemistries used in many textile stain resistant treatments now being legislated in many states and provinces in the US and Canada. Designers across all fields are now faced with the challenge of specifying textiles that will perform without the use of PFAS chemistry. Learn about PFAS chemistry, their health and environmental impacts, and discover available and developing PFAS -Free textile performance options.
Course Length: 1 hour
Course Code: CEU-106431-R2
Designation: Health, Safety, Welfare - Sustainability
Learning Level: Basic
Subject Code: 5. Technical Knowledge | 16. Textiles
Contract Textiles and Infection Control: Disinfection and the Antimicrobial Question (IDCEC accredited)
The ability to clean and disinfect textiles is a top specification driver and will be for the foreseeable future. Now, designers across all fields (and not just healthcare) are faced with the challenge of specifying textiles that will withstand harsh disinfectant cleaner protocols, prone to damage and degrade textiles. These considerations around cleaning, durability and the decision on textiles with antimicrobial additives are considerations that should guide every designer in their specification.
Course Length: 1 hour
Course Code: CEU-113317
Designation: Health, Safety and Welfare
Learning Level: Basic
Subject Code: 3. Interior Design Education | 1. Instruction
Contract Textiles: Exploring Applications Issues and Identifying Solutions (IDCEC accredited)
In the world of commercial interiors - especially in high-traffic environments such as hospitals, hotels, school, etc. - its inevitable that textiles will experience wear-and-tear. While most contract textiles are designed to withstand a great deal of abuse, many fabrics fail prematurely resulting in unforeseen replacement costs and unhappy clients. But why do some textiles that have high performance characteristics fail in the field, and is there anything you can do as a specifier to prevent these unwanted application nightmares? You bet! This CEU will examine several of the most common textile application issues and why they occur, as well as offer some practical steps you can take as a specifier to help ensure you select the right product for the right application every time.
Course Length: 1 hour
Course Code: CEU-106431-R1
Designation: Health, Safety and Welfare
Learning Level: Basic
Subject Code: 5. Technical Knowledge | 16. Textiles
Contract Textiles | Drapery and Specialty Curtains: Codes, Safety & Compliance (IDCEC accredited)
Master the technical complexities of specifying suspended textile systems in contract environments. This course provides an indepth analysis of the fire and life-safety codes, federal regulations, and industry performance guidelines governing functional drapery and specialty curtains. Moving beyond basic aesthetics, participants will evaluate the critical safety and performance nuances of various applications—ranging from hospitality drapery to clinical privacy curtains, to shower and retail dressing room curtains. Gain the expertise required to navigate flammability standards (NFPA 701), infection control, and fabrication requirements to ensure projects meet rigorous industry safety protocols. From initial concept to professional-grade specification, you will learn to document the vital details necessary for a seamless, code compliant, and hazard-free installation.
Course Length: 1 hour
Course Code: CEU-125677
Designation: Health, Safety and Welfare
Learning Level: Basic
Subject Code: 5. Technical Knowledge | 1. Acoustics