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Course Description: AEC Daily: Safety, Sustainability, and Limitless Possibilities in Surface Materials
Acrylic solid surface and quartz materials provide versatile solutions for designs that balance aesthetics, durability, and health. This course examines their performance benefits, emerging design trends, and real-world applications, highlighting key specification considerations. Also reviewed are how acrylic solid surface and quartz materials may help meet credit requirements in the LEED® v5 Building Design and Construction and Interior Design and Construction rating systems and the WELL Building Standard™ v2.
Identify the performance characteristics of surface materials that impact hygiene, infection control, and occupant well-being, particularly in healthcare environments.
Describe certifications, standards, and material transparency documents that demonstrate how acrylic solid surface and quartz materials may contribute to LEED and WELL requirements that support occupant health and well-being.
Discuss current trends in surface materials and their integration into cohesive designs that align with project needs and contribute to a positive occupant experience.
Evaluate the seven key aspects of surface material selection for healthcare environments that support cleanability, infection control, and long-term performance.