Design Courses

May 16, 18, 23, 25
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. ET
12 hours | 1.2 IACET CEUs | 12 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member / $1,890 Non-member

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Water features have been a part of the landscape since ancient times. Are you familiar with the world's most famous water features? Can you effectively answer questions from your clients about them? Dive into the world of water history. This course will guide you through the world's most renowned swimming pools and water features from ancient (the world's first known swimming pool), historical (Versailles), to today's contemporary installations (Marina Bay Sands; Amangiri Resort, Utah). We'll identify the who's who of today's most influential water feature designers and why this knowledge is necessary to relate to your clientele.

This is a required course to become a Certified Master Pool Builder & Design Professional.

*Virtual Training Information: Additional homework and supplemental studies will be included in the curriculum for students to complete outside of class hours.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the history of water features.
• Review historic water features and vessels, from ancient water features through the 21st Century.
• Identify global water features.
• Discuss contemporary features.
• Examine how history incorporates into the design and development of a student’s creation today.

Instructor: Kate Wiseman, MLA

May 17, 19, 24, 26
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs | 16 PHTA CEUs
$1,690 PHTA Member / $1,890 Non-member

Registration closed. If you are interested in taking this course, please call 703-838-0083 x 144.

"The pool is but a mirror, reflecting that which you wish to accentuate beyond it." As part of the new GENESIS Master Designer Methods series, Instructor Kirk Bianchi will retrain your thinking of water vessel design. "The pool is often built first in the sequence of outdoor improvements. For the best integration, however, it should actually be designed last." Bianchi's method will require students to rethink their design approach, with a landscape-based process that considers the functionality of the entire space first. The course lecture and projects will focus on sightlines, living spaces, traffic flow, spatial considerations, and more.

This is a required course to become a Certified Master Pool Builder & Design Professional.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze art examples; review principal areas of composition.
• Identify categories of outdoor spaces.
• Define site elements that occupy and enhance the function and esthetic of the space.
• Review case studies on the use of outdoor space.

Instructor: Kirk Bianchi

All tile vessels are truly works of art. Yet, tile vessels with intricate, patterned designs embedded within take the beautiful to exquisite. As the industry advances, offering unique and challenging designs elevate you and your customers. But have you considered how that design comes from thought to fruition? During this course, you'll hear from tile experts Greg Andrews and Amy Denny on how a simple pattern can turn into your own piece of a Sistine Chapel.

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Learning Objectives:

• Discuss how a design concept is developed.
• Identify the questions to ask your customers.
• Define the proper techniques to execute the tile design.

CEUs: 1

Instructors:

• Greg Andrews
• Amy Denny

Course Fee: $39/member and $79/non-member.

Do you wonder what motivates your client's tastes? Are you answering leads for clients who are willing to spend significant money for a new look? These questions can be answered with a solid understanding of outdoor trends. During this session, Kate Wiseman will provide you insight into current outdoor trends, from colors and materials to furniture and layout. This is a must-attend session for anyone directly working with clientele and product selection.

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Learning Objectives:

• Review past outdoor trends.
• Examine upcoming trends and colors.
• Review current influences and how those affect your client's desires.

CEUs: 1

Instructor: Kate Wiseman, MLA

Course Fee: $39/member and $79/non-member.

Composing the scene to be enjoyed as a whole, by night as well as day, is the key to exceptionally designed environments. This was recorded for the 2021 GENESIS® Symposium.

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Learning Objectives:

• Discover and prepare for surprising fixture locations.
• Recognize ways to prioritize elements within your "canvas."
• Describe details on illumination.

CEUs: 1

Course Fee: $39/member and $79/non-member.

Does it ever seem like your customers' requests are coming from outer space? Are you looking for your crystal ball? Conceptualizing what your client wants and what you can provide can be a challenge. During this session, Kate Wiseman will walk you through her method to "read your client's mind." With some tips, tricks, questions, and observations, Kate will show you how to better understand your client's needs, minimizing misunderstandings and ultimately resulting in a smoother project.

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Learning Objectives:

• Examine outside influences affecting your customers needs.
• Define questions to ask to ensure you have the information you need.
• Discuss methods of how to better understand your customers.

CEUs: 1

Instructor: Kate Wiseman, MLA

Course Fee: $39/member and $79/non-member.

Maintaining employees, ensuring you provide a quality product, managing customers, and running a business is difficult, especially during such a transitional year as 2020. However, it can also stall your creativity. To keep you motivated, we'll hear from multiple influencers on how they stay driven and inspired to develop iconic commercial and residential projects. This session was recorded at the 2021 GENESIS® Symposium.

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Learning Objectives:

• Discuss how to stay inspired.
• Discuss tips and tricks on finding new ideas.
• Elevate your comfort zone.

CEUs: 1

Course Fee: $39/member and $79/non-member.