
Lecture: Ultracompact Surfaces – The Next Generation of Surfacing @ Cosentino
April 25 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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April 25th @ 6:30pm
Join us for a special lecture with our AIA Japan partner, Cosentino, on Ultracompact Surfaces. After the talk, stick around for wine, snacks, and a chance to meet the Cosentino team. Open to AIA Japan members. Attendees will earn AIA-CES credits.
Lecture Description
Ultracompact surfacing (UCS) material offers architects and designers many options for both exterior and interior building projects. In this course, we will learn about the technology and innovation, including cutting-edge functional performance that makes Ultracompact surfacing the best material for all projects. We will learn all use cases for UCS and the advantages it carries over other options. The lecture will be given by Mamoru Seko, General Manager of Cosentino Japan.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the differences in tiles and the benefits ultracompact surfacing has for the built environment
- Discuss the advantages of ultracompact surfacing and its green manufacturing strategies
- Identify all interior and exterior applications and review case studies
- Learn the advantages of compact surfaces in terms of strength, durability, chemical resistance, absorption, abrasion resistance, and ASTM testing