Bathroom Design Mastery
with Chief Experts Academy
From introduction to bathroom guidelines and accessibility standards to faucets, lighting, cabinets and tile choices, learn how to create custom bathrooms that your clients will adore.
About the course...
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Designers will have an applicable knowledge of bath design.
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Student will identify their clients needs and apply this information to their design practice.
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Students will be able to incorporate the time saving cad skills in their Bath Design/Construction Plans
Learn to plan and style bathrooms like a seasoned professional.
Imagine you could...
- Learn how to write a detailed client brief and translate this into a functional and visual space
- Be inspired and resourceful like a seasoned pro
- Get your designs done faster and more efficiently by anticipating your clients needs allowing you to dial down second guessing and get designs done quicker.
- Make more money because your billable rate is higher and construction documents are complete
- Understand the design process faster and anticipate your clients needs because specifications become more efficient and complete
- Learn how to design for all ages without it looking institutional
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Robin Fisher
Robin R. Fisher is a Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer (CMKBD) and Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS). She is a speaker and educator with the National Kitchen and Bath Association, and her award-winning designs have been featured in multiple local, national trade and consumer magazines. In Robin’s 30 plus years in the industry, she has been a founding partner of both a Portland design/build remodeling firm and an independent residential design firm. Her true love is designing kitchens and baths.
A passion and dedication to the industry has lead Robin to dedicate much of her time to educating current and future designers.
"Robin will share with you her experiences of the principles and best practices for designing kitchens."
Dan Baumann
Dan fell in love with Chief Architect v1 in June of 1993. He used it in his construction business before making the transition from contractor to Chief Architect champion in 1996.
He has trained 1,000's of users in live and online classes and has created 1,000's of hours of video tutorials and other content. His training is practical yet fast-paced and filled with real-life examples.
Dan uses the program daily, creates plans for clients, and coaches people in the "Best Practices" of creating plans. Client success in their business and using Chief Architect is always his top priority.
Bathroom Design Mastery
Starting March 24, 2022 (All sessions will be recorded)
Course Agenda and Schedule:
- Thur, 3-17-22 - 1. Q&A Zoom Meeting 1:00 - 2:00 CST
- Thur, 3-24-22 - 2. Presentation 1:00 - 5:00 CST
- Wed, 3-30-22 - 3. Q&A Zoom Meeting 3:00 - 4:30 CST
- Thur, 3-31-22 - 4. Presentation 1:00 - 5:00 CST
- Wed, 4-6-22 - 5. Q&A Zoom Meeting 3:00 - 4:30 CST
- Wed, 4-13-22 - 6. Presentation 1:00 - 5:00 CST
- Thur, 4-14-22 - 7. Q&A Zoom Meeting 3:00 - 4:30 CST
WEEK ONE: Bathroom Overview
- Introduction to the new NKBA Bathroom Guidelines and Accessibility standards
- Review of Living in Place Concepts and how to apply them to your designs
- Breakdown of tasks and storage needs for each area of the bathroom
- Water conservation
WEEK ONE: Bathroom Overview
- Dormers
- Vaulted Ceilings
WEEK TWO: The Shower/ Tub
- Review and breakdown of shower sizes & functionality based on:
- Occupancy
- Accessibility – grab bars, blocking
- Storage both in and out of shower
- Seating
- Accessories ie: Steam Showers
- Lighting/ventilation
WEEK TWO: Creating a Shower
- Custom shower pans (create a library for custom pans with drain & tile
- How to create a shower curb (threshold
- Steam shower details with sloped ceiling and shower door with transom
- No thresholds
- Drains – center and linear
- Material regions
- Shower walls – custom shower doors
- Niches – creating a custom niche with shelf
- Benches
- Creating the above into a dynamic library
- Framing/blocking (for grabbars)
WEEK THREE: Vanity & Toileting
- Vanity storage, design, heights, functionality
- Toilet rooms – selecting toilets for your client
- Toilets – discussion
- Bidet seats
- Storage needs
- Space allowance
- Grab bars
- Toilets – discussion
- Lighting/ventilation
WEEK THREE: Layout Templates in Chief
- Custom cabinets – creating a library
- Lighting
- Schedules/notes
- Saving custom schedules to your template
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- Creating multiple layout page sizes in one layout template
Weekly Workshops
Each week we'll dive deep into specific Bathroom Design topics. You'll also get tips and techniques not found elsewhere and a chance to ask questions.
Class Recordings
Our goal is to make it easy for you to find the information you're looking for. That's why we take the time to edit the live meetings and add topics and time codes.
It’s beneficial to participate in the live classes but the recordings make it possible for you to catch up when it’s convenient for you.
Zoom Call Tips & Content
During our weekly Zoom call (separate from our twice-a-week live classes) your instructors will be available to answer your bathroom design questions and will provide tips and tricks to help you design custom baths.
Master the Tools You Need To Take Your Bathroom Design Skills to the Next Level
BATHROOM DESIGN MASTERY
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Don't Delay - Sessions Start On March 24, 2022
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