Entrance Mats & Grids: Design with Elements in Mind

 AIA Course Number: EFSPR03 (1 CEU/HSW)

Program Description:

Educate Architects on the ideal way of incorporating entrance flooring into commercial buildings in order to promote a safe and clean environment. The course explains codes, regulations and guidelines specifically related to entrance flooring systems for high-traffic entrances in healthcare, education, transportation, corporate and other commercial settings.

Learning Objectives:

- What entrance flooring systems are and why is it
needed?

-  Issues related to building maintenance costs, slip/fall accidents, rolling loads, environmental considerations and aesthetic considerations.

-  Problems that can occur in a commercial building if the wrong flooring is selected.

-Solutions for minimizing maintenance costs,  slip/fall accidents, rolling loads, environmental considerations and aesthetic considerations by choosing the right entrance  flooring system.   

ABOUT OUR PRESENTER

Speaker Biography:

Betsy Otken Barnes is the CMO and Director of Architectural Sales for Avallone Architectural Specialties. She is responsible representing Construction Specialties' (CS) complete line of interior and exterior products throughout Mississippi and Louisiana, providing accredited AIA CEUs to architects and designers, exploring solutions to design and installation challenges, providing spec writing and takeoffs and assistance as needed. With over 500 patents, CS's the founder Edward Hallock, the inventor of Interior Wall Protection , which is now led by the second generation in manufacturing. CS products include Acrovyn Wall Protection Sheets, Sustainably produced Acrovyn Recycled Content, Acrovyn by Design murals and Sure Snap Panels, a vast array of doors including Acrovyn Doors, Entrance Flooring Solutions, Expansion Joint Covers, Architectural Louvers with and with LED lighting, Screens, Sun Controls, Safety Venting and Cubical Curtains and Tracks. Betsy grew up in her father's engineering and architectural firm, has previously spent much of her career working with developers, commercial and industrial contractors and suppliers, is a proud LSU Tiger with deep roots in Mississippi.  Her email address is [email protected].