AIA CEU Course | Wine Storage 101: Architectural Cellar Design + Tasting

How do you translate a custom residential client's passion for wine into a beautifully integrated, functionally sound architectural showcase? While only 5% to 10% of globally produced wine is built to age, luxury clients routinely demand premium preservation spaces to protect their investments and express their lifestyle.

Join Wine Enthusiast for an exclusive virtual evening designed for architects, interior designers, and custom design professionals. This session pairs technical, accredited design education with an interactive, sensory wine tasting.

Course: Storage 101: The 5 Enemies of Wine & Architectural Cellar Storage Design (WINE101-LU)

Credit: 1.0 LU | Elective (Course No. WINE101-LU)

Master the foundational principles of high-end wine storage programming, collector psychology, and architectural space planning.

1. Identify the functional and structural differences between immediate-consumption inventory and long-term aging collections to accurately program residential storage square footage and shelf capacities
2. Explain how the "5 Enemies of Wine" (temperature, humidity, light, vibration, and odor) dictate appropriate spatial placement, interior finish selection, and proximity rules within a multi-zone residential layout.
3. Differentiate between the spatial footprints, front- vs. rear-venting clearance criteria, and display capacities of built-in under-counter cabinetry integrations, standalone preservation units, and custom walk-in cellars.
4. Evaluate client expectations using the "5 Ps of Wine Cellaring" to guide design decisions regarding bottle stacking density, high-impact visibility, and aesthetic material selection.

AIA Credit Requirements: Attendees must stay for the full 1-hour educational block and complete the AIA CES evaluation/attestation form to receive credit. For deeper context, you can review the files "Wine Storage Presentation.pptx" and "Wine-Storage-101.pdf".

Prerequisites: None. Assumes a basic understanding of residential floor plans and millwork detailing.

Immediately following the course, pivot from theory to practice! Join renowned wine expert Marshall Tilden for a live, complimentary virtual wine tasting. Marshall will guide you through a curated tasting, demonstrating how proper storage preserves a wine's complexity, flavor profile, and long-term balance.