Architecture Classes in Online

This course offers a thorough background in the SketchUp Tools and Techniques most important to design professionals creating interiors.  The aim of this E-learning course is to systematically teach you a progression of tools so you’ll understand how to quickly and efficiently integrate SketchUp into your work flow.  Most importantly,...

Interior design projects may involve totally new construction or the renovation, modernization, or refurbishment of an existing facility, space, or room. This course is intended for people who are considering a career in interior design. It provides a broad introduction to the profession and an overview of the education and requisite skills. The emphasis...

The business architecture has many components and artifacts. They might not all be applicable to every enterprise. The techniques and tools that you will apply in the workshop can be tailored to your specific company's environment. The key is to gain a "good enough" understanding so that you can communicate the benefits of relevant business architecture...

This course delivers a concise introduction to rhino and an overview of fundamental skills for creating and editing geometry. It will be a combination of synchronous (face-to-face) and asynchronous (guided independent work) materials, to equal a total of 6 hours.  Requirements: No prior knowledge required. Bring PC laptop with rhino installed...

In this workshop, Photo Stylist and Set Designer, Robin Del Pino will discuss what it's like to work on a PhotoShoot. Students will learn how a Professional Photo Stylist prepares an interior for a photoshoot, what props to bring, what objects to remove or rearrange, how color and light impacts an image, etc. A variety of published interiors will be...

As a profession, interior design is typically divided into categories with the most obvious distinction being residential and commercial. While most designers work in both areas, many also specialize in one.  This course is a broad overview of commercial design, which includes hospitality, workplace, retail and institutional design. Through lectures,...

Having your finished projects photographed for your portfolio, website and publication is essential to getting your design work out into the world with the best face possible. Architectural and design photographer Mark La Rosa will walk you through the most important aspects of working with a professional photographer to visually capture your work. ...

This course is an introduction to the field of Sustainable Design, Construction and Development for designers, builders and owners. It explores underlying issues as they impact the built environment, current green building practices, and emerging trends in the field.  The class covers guidelines and rating systems including LEED; government initiatives,...

Color is the foundation of an inviting, attractive space. Choosing colors, however, can be a daunting and time-consuming experience.  This course provides you with a straightforward yet personal system for selecting the appropriate colors for your residential project. Using primarily paint colors, learn to compose with neutral undertones, bring...

Bathroom design has changed dramatically in recent decades. Bathrooms, especially master bathrooms, have become far more than the simple, utilitarian room they once were. They have evolved from simple, white tiled, sanitized spaces into personal retreats and at-home spas. Designing a bathroom requires planning, good information, and careful thought....

How do you take your plans from the drawing board to creating the garden without being overwhelmed by the amount of work and money? Learn how to develop a shopping list and timeline to phase the work over several seasons. You’ll receive some useful tips on budgeting, purchasing plants, and working with landscape professionals. This class will be...

A successful color scheme will pull together the look and feel of a space. This course goes beyond paint and walks you through effective and unique methods for creating a perfect scheme of colors, patterns, and surfaces. Color relationships and the psychology of color are examined. Using a variety of NYSID supplied paint, fabric, and surface swatches,...

Life isn’t what it used to be. Our home is no longer a place we go to after a long day at work. Our home is our workplace, gym, classroom, studio, and place of worship. With places to go limited and life at home the new normal, how do we adapt?  Join professional organizer and life coach Faith Roberson in a workshop on how to mindfully reorient...

Learn to create an enjoyable backyard space that is functional and fun. Explore the design and development of dining and entertaining areas (such as decks and patios), children’s play spaces, and outdoor storage and utility areas. Learn how to screen and focus views to create a sense of enclosure for private areas with comfort and security. This...

Learn how to add the final touches to a room through the addition of art and accessories. Through the lens of basic design principles such as rhythm and proportion, students will be introduced to the basic principles of how to successfully accessor ies a room.  Explore a variety of product types and learn how to arrange artwork, ceramics...