ARTO/MAPEI Design Professional Appreciation Day

Thursday, April 10; 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
15209 S. Broadway St, Gardena, CA 90248

Learn how ARTO handcrafts unique concrete and clay products.
Enjoy handcrafted Italian food from the Eatalian Cafe.
Earn AIA/IDCEC continuing education credits from ARTO & MAPEI
ALL FOR NO CHARGE!

ARTO & MAPEI would like to invite you to a special event for design professionals at
ARTO (Gardena) featuring a factory tour, lunch from the world-famous Eatalian Cafe and
two courses offering AIA/IDCEC credit.

There is no charge to participate in this special event and it is great way to earn 2-3 LUs
while learning how ARTO handcrafts their unique concrete and clay products ranging from
tile, pavers, and wall veneer to architectural and hardscape elements.

Please RSVP online HERE and feel free to contact William Love 310-308-4222 with questions or for additional information.
Thanks and we hope to see you the factory on Thursday April 10!

Schedule & Course Summaries

• 11:00 Meet at ARTO for Factory Tour

• 11:10-12:00 Tour of Concrete & Clay Production (1 LU/HSW Credit – AIA only)

• 12:00-1:00 Lunch from the Eatalian Café

• 1:00-2:00 LEED: Sustainability in the Construction Industry (1 LU/HSW Credit) An explanation of which LEED credits apply to the construction industry; understanding the construction challenges and solutions when a LEED project is specified; how product manufacturers are meeting the requirements of “green” and “sustainability;” and how it is good for the environment, economy and community.

• 2:00-3:00 Malibu Tiles: Past Present & Future (1 LU/HSW Credit) The course covers the history of the famed Malibu Potteries factory and their unique hand painted tiles. Cultural influences are explored in case studies of the Adamson House and LA City Hall. Design influences, manufacturing techniques, and current applications are also discussed.