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This presentation celebrates the value of incorporating artisanal, handcrafted fixtures and furnishings into a building ’s design. Not only are these products unique, functional, and aesthetically appealing, but they can also establish a sense of connection with their maker. Many artisanal, handcrafted products are made using traditional techniques that have been passed down over time, often from generation to generation. And because many of these products are made from sustainable, recycled, or reclaimed materials that are locally available, they can help reduce the environmental impact of a new build. This course illustrates how sourcing artisan-made products for their projects can allow designers and builders to effect social, economic, and environmental change. Residential, Health Care, Govt. Institutional, Facilities Management, Office/Corporate, Hospitality/Entertainment, Retail/Store Planning - EXAMINE how designer and consumer interests have evolved to include products that demonstrate sustainable and sociocultural values - and how these values are reflected in their enhanced appreciation of artisan products in hospitality and residential spaces - IDENTIFY a variety of sustainable and reclaimed materials used by artisans for home, commercial, and hospitality design, and discuss the importance of material transparency, traceability, and third-party certifiers to the maker and consumer. - DISCUSS how sustainable craft plays a strong role in protecting and caring for the environment, stimulates employment, enhances people\'s lives, and preserves cultural heritage - RECOGNIZE why the look and feel of sustainably made, handcrafted kitchen and bath fixtures and furnishings can promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of occupants and uses of these spaces.