International Builders Show 2012 — Troy Beasley Scheduled

Award-winning interior designer Troy Beasley, Design Principal of Beasley & Henley Interior Design, is scheduled to speak at the 2012 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders Show (IBS) in Orlando, Florida. 

Along International Drive in Orlando, Florida, there will be upwards of 50,000 visitors from a single convention. From February 8 – 11, 2012, the Nat’l Assoc. of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show will be welcoming builders, remodelers, architects, distributors, contractors, and other building industry professionals to the Orange County Convention Center.This year’s keynote speaker is Ben Bernanke, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve. He will address the building industry. Special guests at the 2012 International Builders Show include Penn & Teller, Aron Ralston, and J.R. Martinez.

Troy Beasley Will Speak About Design Solutions for Custom Builders.

One of the reasons this is such a huge show is the caliber of professionals that are brought in to make the show a success. On February 8, 2012, Troy Beasley will be speaking on “Design Trends and Solutions for Custom Builders.” Beasley will provide insights into creating the right design elements to help builders make the sale. The moderator for the event is Karen Kassik-Michelsohn. Beasley’s fellow presenters are Phil Kean of Phil Kean Designs and Julie Stark of Creative Design Consultants.On February 10, Beasley will bring his expertise to the Interior Design Review Workshop. Workshops are one of the keystones of the International Builders Show. Builders and developers will have 25 minutes of Beasley’s one-on-one design advice, as he reviews house plans and illustrates how they can be changed or expanded in order to meet the needs of today’s homebuyers.

Details for Troy Beasley Engagements at The International Builders Show

Design Trends and Solutions for Custom Builders (Large Floor Plans)

Date: Wednesday, February 8Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pmLocation: West 311 ALevel: AllDescription: Learn which design features your targeted buyer desires and how to meet these requirements. Learn from national award-winning architects and interior designers, who will share design solutions and approaches for target markets and specific buyers, and provide you with insights into ways that smart design elements can help you make the sale. This session focuses specifically on large floor plans (more than 2,500 sq. ft.).Learning Outcomes:

1. Become familiar with the design preferences among your targeted buyer desires, and learn innovative ways to meet your buyers’ design requirements.
2. Gain useful insights into how to work with an architect to bring your client’s desires and building requirements to life.
3. Discover specific opportunities and challenges in various regional markets across the country.

Fee: International Builders Show education sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis to Full Registrants and those who purchase a One- or Two-Day Education with Expo Pass RegistrationTracks: Custom BuildingSpeakers: Julie Stark, Karen Kassik-Michelso, Phil Kean, Troy Beasley 

NAHB & ASID Interior Design Review Workshop

Date: Friday, February 10Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pmLocation: West 307 A-BLevel: AllDescription: In this one-on-one workshop, an interior designer will spend 25 minutes reviewing your house plans and illustrate how they can be changed or expanded in order to meet the needs of today’s home buyers. This session is a spin-off of the AIA Plan Reviews (which is always a hit) – so bring your plans and come early! Registration opens 30 minutes prior to the session start time.Learning Outcomes:

1. Meet privately with an interior designer to review and discuss your floor plans.
2. Get useful ideas for enhancing your project plans and maximizing its aesthetic qualities.
3. Receive expert interior design advice and learn from a professional in a one-on-one environment.
4. Pick up easy-to-implement ideas for improving your project plans’ market appeal and perceived value.

Fee: International Builders Show education sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis to Full Registrants and those who purchase a One- or Two-Day Education with Expo Pass RegistrationTracks: Architecture, Design & Community PlanningSpeakers: Jillian Pritchard Cooke, Kathy Browning, Troy BeasleyAdd’l details can be found on the International Builders Show website at http://www.buildersshow.com/Home/Page.aspx?pageID=1