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October 4th - October 6th 2022

The Vision on 15th - 116 15th St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222

The Franklin Integrated Interiors team is partnering with 70+ commercial manufacturers to showcase the latest and most innovative solutions in commercial design to the Steel City from October 4th – October 6th at Burns Scalo’s new luxury Vision on 15th development. The industry’s major manufacturers will showcase new products and research in categories including furniture, flooring, fabrics, and technology geared towards the workplace, education, and healthcare markets.Throughout the three-day event, we will also be hosting CEUs, and networking happy hours along with a keynote speech from Burns Scalo President Jim Scalo and Steelcase’s Senior Vice President Eddy Schmitt.

Make sure to register for MiniCon below – we hope to see you there! Once you register, a calendar invite can be downloaded to your Outlook or Google calendar.

The Vision on 15th

EVENT SCHEDULE

Tuesday

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The Psychology of Writing Things Down CEU

Clarus

October 4th
9:00am-10:00am

Designers

Units:1

IDCEC Designation: General

Architects

Units:1

AIA Designation: LU

Written language affects everything we do. From learning, to communication, business, marketing, and everyday interactions — writing is everywhere. Writing things down is an age-old concept that applies to every industry, especially interior design. The course analyzes written language and explores the psychological benefits of writing in the contexts of to-do lists and collaboration. The content explores writing in academic and professional environments and inspires designers to include writing surfaces in every design.

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Color: Science, Language and Psychology CEU

Arc Com’s Vice President of Design Amanda Eaton

October 4th
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch Provided

Designers

Units: 1 HSW IDCEC

Explore the psychology of color! You’ll earn one HSW IDCEC credit while we provide an enhanced understanding of how we see color, a comprehensive vocabulary to communicate about color, a deeper understanding about the strategic use of color, and the impact that color can have on individuals psyche as well as their perceptions of interior spaces.

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Architecture & Design Community Networking Happy Hour

ASID, Mohawk

October 4th
4:00pm – 7:00pm

Designers

Units: 1

IDCEC Designation: General

Architects

Units: 1

AIA Designation: LU

Come grab a drink and connect with your fellow professionals! Join us for a networking happy hour with the Architecture and Design community while touring the MiniCon floor plan to see 60+ commercial manufacturers showcasing their latest products and research to our Pittsburgh community.
This event is free and open to the public. RSVP is kindly requested via the form at the bottom.

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Wednesday

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Emerging Spaces for Learning CEU

Smith System President Jim Stelter

October 5th
9:00am – 10:00am

Designers

Units: 1

IDCEC Designation: General

Architects

Units: 1

Course Number: SC0843 AIA Designation: LU

Social dynamics, technology shifts, and pedagogy influences have a significant impact on the traditional classroom. This course will define the drivers and benefits of new environments for learning and explore emerging spaces including mixed reality, maker spaces, outdoor learning, Esports and learning commons.

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The Latest K-12 Design Trends to Set You Apart

Inventionland’s Director of New Innovations - Clay Carlino

October 5th
10:00am – 10:30am

Join Inventionland Education as they take you through their award-winning Innovation Lab® design process and latest K12 trends. See how they work with you to develop ground-breaking, creative environments that are different than anything you’ve ever seen. They’re age appropriate, durable and affordable.

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Privacy: Re-Balancing the Office CEU

Loftwall's Vice President of Sales Stephanie Restivo

October 5th
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch Provided

Designers

Units: 1

Certifying Bodies: AIA and IDCEC (GBCI, EDAD, ASID, IIDA)

The open office revolution has gone too far, and now the revolution needs a revolution. This course will delve into the history of the last 70 years of office design, how we got to this place in time, and what steps designers can take to understanding the science behind privacy. If you’ve ever wondered how to inspire and motivate the next generation of the workforce and are desperate to find a way to get their headphones off and their collaboration skills “on”, then this course was made for you.

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Networking Happy Hour

Tarkett

October 5th
4:00pm – 7:00pm

Get together with fellow business professionals, community leaders and guests for an evening filled with good conversation and networking within the MiniCon floor plan. Light snacks and adult beverages for those 21+ will be served. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP is kindly requested via the form at the bottom.

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Thursday

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Improving Employee Culture and the Power of a Great Work Experience

Steelcase Vice President Jean-Marie Murphy

October 6th
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch Provided

In today’s hybrid work environment, Human Resource leaders are voicing concerns around their organization’s cultures and how they’re struggling with the role physical space plays in their hybrid work models. Join Steelcase’s Vice President Jean-Marie Murphy on October 6th from 12:00pm – 1:00pm for an honest conversation around today’s hybrid climate and how HR leaders can utilize their space to provide a better hybrid employee experience.

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How Flexible Organizations Can Leverage Space to Win the Talent War

Burns Scalo's CEO Jim Scalo and Steelcase's Senior Vice President Eddy Schmitt

October 6th
4:30pm – 7:00pm Networking Happy Hour

The talent war is more competitive than ever. Leaders are now faced with not only how to attract top talent but how to retain and engage talent in a competitive marketplace. As leaders in all industries scramble for advantages, most continue to overlook the most effective weapon in their arsenal: their workspace. We’ll discuss how important space is to people, what workers need and how the places people work can be a crucial part of an organization’s strategy to solve the complex issues leaders face today.

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