Continuing Education Series July
Enrich your knowledge of architectural terra cotta in one of our four learning series webinars led by company experts versed in terra cotta, ceramics & engineering, interior design, and architecture. Ludowici and Terreal North America have teamed up to utilize our Continuing Education Programs in an online platform to better meet the needs of AIA and IDCEC members. With this, we are excited to introduce you to our Online Webinar Series. We’ve made it easier to sign up, with just one button to click to view all the classes and register.
JULY 19
The Art of Terra Cotta & Color
This one-hour program explores the art of terra cotta, beginning with a quick overview of the manufacturing process, covering the natural variation in clay tile along with the glazing techniques to achieve the desired color. This course also focuses on the color selection and matching process to custom and historic profiles.
JULY 26
Architecture & Terra Cotta Cladding
This presentation delivers key educational components that focus on the natural beauty of terra cotta installed in a back ventilated, rain screen technique that provides a wall cladding solution benefiting projects in exterior wall performance, insulating values, contemporary aesthetics, and
ease of long-term maintenance.
JULY 28
The Fundamentals of Clay Roof Tile
This 90-minute program will provide insight and inspiration for all who attend. We’ll explore the history of tile, and the benefits of using terra cotta roof tiles on commercial and residential projects using real-world, current, and historic applications. We’ll walk through the manufacturing process and speak to clay’s green properties and differentiating qualities, compared to other roofing materials.
YOUR CHOICE
In-Person Factory Tour FACTORY OF IDEAS
When you visit the Ludowici manufacturing facility, you will get an up-close, in-depth look into the manufacturing of terra cotta tile, from the raw material grinding process to extrusion, glazing, firing, and finally packaging and shipping. You’ll also observe hand molding and customization techniques proprietary to Ludowici.
