NATURAL STONE IN INTERIOR DESIGN
Thursday, November 5th at 12:00pm CST
IDCEC CEU-118135 | 5. Technical / 1. Accoustics
Presented by Buechel Stone's President and CEO, Mike Buechel, this program will describe the benefits and applications of natural stone and how they can be integrated into interior design.
After completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the sustainable and environmentally responsible attributes of natural building stone, in support of LEED construction and long-term green building philosophies.
• Recognize the formations and longevity of natural stone products.
• Evaluate how to best specify the correct natural stone veneer and cut stone for the proper applications.
• Identify what qualities make natural stone an inherently unique building material.
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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 focuses on helping designers navigate the technical nuances of stone selection and specification. He shares practical insights into the unique formations of natural stone and how to best apply various veneers to interior spaces. By bridging the gap between the quarry and the drawing board, Mike provides the clarity needed to ensure every stone selection is both functional and visually striking. His goal is to empower professionals to use natural stone as a permanent and distinctive medium in modern design.
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 1.5 credits for IDCEC course #CEU-118135.
How do I receive CEU credit?
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Attend the live webinar (recordings do not qualify for CEU credit)
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Attend the full session (partial credit is not available)
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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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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.