This document provides an overview and agenda for an education session on design do's and don'ts for homebuilders in 2018. The session will be led by three industry experts and will explore ways to update elevations, floor plans, kitchens, bathrooms, and other design elements to attract modern buyers. Attendees will learn about current design trends, ways to differentiate their homes, and creative solutions for common design mistakes. The session aims to provide builders with knowledge on good design principles that can help sell homes.

1. Do This, Not That!
Design Do’s and Don’ts for 2018

2. Meet Your Speakers
Mike Latimer
TK Design & Associates
Angela Harris
TRIO Environments
Jennie LeNoue
KEPHART Architects

3. Session Description
Good design is what sells homes. During this fast-paced session, learn
from industry-leading architects and an interior merchandiser the design
mistakes you need to stop making, and the changes you should
incorporate to refresh your elevations, floor plans, kitchens, baths and
everything in between to attract today’s buyers.

4. • Explore design ideas to update elevations and floor plans to meet the
needs of today's buyers.
• Discover the latest design trends and details that buyers are seeking
in new homes.
• Learn creative ways to differentiate your homes from the competition.
Session Learning Outcomes

5. The material in this education session has not been reviewed, approved, or endorsed
by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The topics discussed and the
materials provided herein are for informational purposes only, are not intended to be an
exhaustive presentation of information on a particular subject, and should not be treated
as such. The speaker or speakers are not acting on behalf of or at the direction of NAHB.
NAHB specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which may
be incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, in the use or application of any of
the materials presented in this or any other education session presented as part of the
International Builders Show®.
NAHB Disclosure

6. Credit(s) earned on completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES
for AIA members upon completion of the AIA/CES Session Participation
Forms found in the back of this session room and online at
BuildersShow.com. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and
non-AIA members are available upon request.
This course is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional
education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or
construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of
construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or
dealing in any material or product.
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Continuing Professional Education

7. EXTERIORS

21. MATERIAL TRANSITIONS

29. ENTRIES

34. COLUMNS

39. WINDOWS

49. SHUTTERS

55. DESIGN DETAILS

60. SIGHT LINES

72. KITCHENS

83. LAUNDRY &
OWNER’S ENTRY

91. BUILT-IN’S

97. MARKETING &
MERCHANDISING

113. DO USE
ARTFUL
LIGHTING

131. Mike Latimer, Lead Designer
TK Design & Associates
248.446.1960
mike@tkhomedesign.com
Angela Harris, Principal
TRIO Environments
303.663.1285
aharris@trioenvironments.com
Jennie LeNoue, Architectural Designer
KEPHART Architects
303.832.4474
jenniel@kephart.com