NATURAL STONE FIREPLACES: PLANNING YOUR NEXT DESIGN FROM THE FLOOR UP

Thursday, September 3rd at 12:00pm CST

AIA Course #BSCFLPLC2024, 1LU | Elective

IDCEC Course #CEU-120399-R1

Presented by Buechel Stone's President and CEO, Mike Buechel, this program will address what elements to consider when including a natural stone fireplace in a room design, often before any specific stone is selected.​
Participants will learn to identify various stone profiles and installation methods, as well as how they enhance and integrate with popular interior design styles.​
Key Learning Objectives:
Understand the different types of fireplace installations and how to ensure the room's construction and design will support them.​
Determine the goal for your fireplace design, and plan for its impact on other interior design choices.​
Discern how the various natural stone profiles and installation styles influence the overall aesthetic of the room.
Evaluate all the natural stone installation elements needed to bring a fireplace design together for both function and design purposes.
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Mike Buechel

President & CEO | Buechel Stone

Mike Buechel has lived in the stone industry since he was six years old, moving from his family’s Wisconsin cutting shed to the CEO’s chair. With over 35 years of dirt-under-the-fingernails experience, Mike has built upon his family’s deep-rooted legacy and helped to scale the company into a premier national source for natural stone. Mike takes pride in driving a culture focused on ensuring that every customer feels confident when selecting a material as permanent and impactful as natural stone.

Mike believes that a fireplace is the enduring heart of a home. He focuses on the intentional planning required long before the first stone is ever handled. By connecting structural requirements with interior artistry, he helps designers transform a room into a sanctuary of texture, light, and warmth .

Frequently asked questions

Who should attend?
  • Architects and architectural staff
  • Interior designers and design teams
  • Builders and contractors
  • Specifiers and project managers
  • Anyone interested in natural stone design and best practices
Are continuing education credits available?

Yes. Attending this webinar for the full duration will allow you to recieve 1 LU|Elective for AIA course #BSCFLPLC2024 or 1 CE credit for IDCEC course #CEU-120399-R1.

How do I receive CEU credit?

  • Attend the live webinar (recordings do not qualify for CEU credit)

  • Attend the full session (partial credit is not available)

  • Complete the required post-program survey

Do I need to attend live to receive credit?

Yes. Live attendance is required to earn AIA CES or IDCEC continuing education credit.

Do recordings qualify for CEU credit?

No. Recorded sessions do not qualify for continuing education credit.

How long is the webinar?

Most sessions are approximately 60 minutes, including time for Q&A.

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AIA Compliance Notice: Buechel Stone is a registered provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA CES). Credit earned on completion of accredited programs will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. CE programs are intended to be educational in nature and do not constitute an endorsement of any specific product or manufacturer.

IDCEC Compliance Notice: Buechel Stone is a registered provider with the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC). Some courses are approved for continuing education credit. Live attendance and completion of the required post-program survey are necessary to receive credit.

About Buechel Stone: Buechel Stone Corporation is a natural stone quarrier and fabricator, dedicated to providing the best, most dependable experience in the natural stone industry, guaranteed. We have quarry locations in Wisconsin, Kansas, and North Carolina, design center showrooms in Kohler, WI, Chicago, IL, Minneapolis, MN, and San Francisco, CA, and warehousing in Hammond, IN. We offer the largest, most exceptional selection of thin veneer, full veneer, landscape stone, and cut stone. As a third-generation owned business with a team of tenured natural stone experts, we pride ourselves on supporting you with superior knowledge and resources for every project phase. Learn more at buechelstone.com.