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SUMMARY:DESIGN 2321: ESSENTIAL HISTORY OF WATER IN ARCHITECTURE (LIVE IN-PERSON AND ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n																														 \nDESIGN 2321: ESSENTIAL HISTORY OF WATER IN ARCHITECTURE (LIVE IN-PERSON AND ONLINE)\nExplore how water has shaped architecture\, cities\, and culture across civilizations—and how those timeless principles can elevate modern watershape design. This immersive 16‑hour course blends history\, design theory\, and practical application to help you create projects rooted in beauty\, meaning\, and architectural significance. \nYou’ll examine fountains\, baths\, canals\, civic works\, and iconic water features from around the world\, uncovering the design lessons they offer today’s architects\, landscape architects\, builders\, and watershapers. \nEvent Details\n\n	Date & Time:\n			May 18\, 2026\n	 @\n8:00 am\n	 –\n	May 19\, 2026\n	 @\n5:00 pm \n\n	Website:\n	https://watershape.org/live/courses/dgn2321-260518-mckinney\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n \n\n\n	Google Calendar\n\n\n	iCalendar\n\n\n	Outlook 365\n\n\n	Outlook Live\n\n\n\n			\n		Heritage Headquarters			\n	\n\n	Address:\n\n7440 State Highway 121\n		\n		McKinney\,\n	TX\n	75070-2196\n	United States\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN\n\nDiscuss the importance of water in the built environment.\nDescribe how water influenced civilization\, city development\, and architectural evolution.\nIdentify landmark water‑related projects every designer should know.\nApply historical design lessons to modern watershaping—and understand what they signal for the future of the industry.\n\nThis course fulfills a requirement for the IWI pathway (CWD\, CWP\, and IWI certifications). \nCertified Watershape Designer (CWD)\nAll watershape projects begin with design. This respected certification requires mastery of perspective drawing\, design principles\, color theory\, materials\, and textures—forming the foundation of design excellence. \nCOURSE REQUIREMENT\nDESIGN 2321 + 3 additional courses View full certification requirements on the Watershape University website. \nAvoid onsite registration and \n					\n									Register Here\n					\n																														 \nmeet your instructor\nMichael Nantz\, IWI\nMichael Nantz\, IWI is principal and founder of Elite Concepts\, Inc.\, an international\, progressive design/build firm of refined watershapes located in Dallas\, Texas since 1991.  \nWith a vast geographical reach — currently some 76 cities\, 11 states\, 2 Territories\, 5 countries — Mike’s work product is in high demand.  With a depth of industry expertise\, he is frequently retained by architects\, landscape architects\, contractors\, pool builders and home owners\, as well as attorneys in need of expert witness.  \nMike has lectured and instructed across the United States\, Canada and Europe on subjects directly related to swimming pool design\, construction and business practices. \nPassionate about education\, Nantz is a Watershape University faculty member and served as the University’s first Dean of Culture. He currently serves as WU’s Dean of Design. \n																														 \ntravel recommendations\nBY AIR\n\n\nDallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) – 30–35 minutes from McKinney \n\n\nDallas Love Field (DAL) – 35–40 minutes from McKinney \n\n\nGROUND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS\n\n\nRental cars (most convenient for moving between hotel\, venue\, and dining) \n\n\nRideshare (Uber/Lyft widely available) \n\n\nLimited hotel shuttles depending on property \n\n\n																														 \naccommodations\n\nDenizen McKinney Hotel – Modern\, boutique‑style stay just minutes from the venue.\nHoliday Inn Express & Suites McKinney – Frisco East – Reliable\, comfortable\, and close to dining.\nLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham McKinney – Affordable with breakfast and a heated outdoor pool.\nQuality Inn Allen – Plano East – Straightforward stay with indoor pool and sauna.\n\n																														 \nnearby attractions\n\nHistoric Downtown McKinney – A walkable district with shops\, restaurants\, and preserved 19th‑century architecture .\nErwin Park – Hiking\, biking\, and scenic outdoor space for a quick nature break
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LOCATION:Heritage Headquarters\, 7440 State Highway 121\, McKinney\, TX\, 75070-2196\, United States
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