Continuing Education
Providing courses to educate the architecture and design community about the various attributes of flexible space and movable wall systems is important to Modernfold. We are pleased to provide four continuing education courses. Each of these courses can be taken either online or in person via lunch and learn.
The following are brief descriptions and registration links for each continuing education course sponsored by Modernfold:
The Science of Sound: Operable Walls and Beyond
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour | 1 IDCEC HSW CEU
Acoustical control is a critical factor in every environment. Utilizing the appropriate operable partition to address acoustical concerns and space flexibility can simultaneously solve many problems. Join us for this one-hour course as we discuss acoustics, operable walls, and how the two together in conjunction with complementing architectural elements can produce excellent acoustical control for any space.
Online Course -or- Lunch & Learn
Choose Your Own Adventure: The Operable Walls Chapter
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour | 1 IDCEC HSW CEU
Operable walls offer the opportunity to maximize any space by implementing superior engineering, aesthetics and technology. Join us in this one-hour course as we dive into key understandings of operable partitions to address panel construction, suspension systems, sealing mechanisms, design options, automation, and safety. By the end of this course, design professionals will learn how all of these components work together to impact a project’s environment in terms of space management as well as the end users’ experience and well-being.
Online Course -or- Lunch & Learn
Shattering Expectations: Glass Operable Walls
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour | 1 IDCEC HSW CEU
The market is demanding welcoming and flexible space; both of which operable glass walls are uniquely situated to address. Join us for this one-hour course as we discuss utilizing glass operable walls in a variety of applications. By the end of the presentation, you’ll be able identify the benefits of glass wall systems, the variety of options on the market and how best to utilize each, as well what each market vertical is demanding.
Online Course -or- Lunch & Learn
The Future is Now: Automated Operable Walls
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour | 1 IDCEC HSW CEU
With the growing popularity of multi-use spaces, there is an increasing demand for fully-automated, flexible space solutions. Join us for this one-hour course as we discuss automated operable wall options in the market, end-user operation, and associated cost and time savings. By the end of this presentation, you will be able to select fully-automated wall solutions based on need, expected benefits, and overall improved well-being of occupants.
Online Course -or- Lunch & Learn
Enlightened Spaces: Harnessing Natural Light with Glass Operable Wall Systesm
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour | 1 IDCEC HSW CEU | 1 GBCI General Hour
Glass operable wall systems offer a multitude of benefits including adaptability, daylighting, energy savings, sustainability, and occupant well-being. These systems optimize the entry of natural light, creating well-lit spaces that positively impact employees well-being, productivity, and satisfaction. This not only reduces energy consuption but also aligns with sustainable design practices. The adaptability of glass wall systems allow for flexible space configurations, accommodating changing needs and promoting a dynamic work environment. Glass wall systems can contribute to LEED v4.1 BD+C and ID+C projects and offer a holistic approach to sustainable design by enhancing adaptability, maximizing daylighting, promoting energy savings, and providing noise reduction benefits, all while contributing to a cost-effective and aesthetically please space for occupants.