RIBA Core Curriculum: Climate
The following CPD materials fall within the ‘Climate – sustainable architecture’ RIBA Core Curriculum topic area.
In 2010, and then again in 2013, Building Regulations Document L was revised to further drive the UK towards energy conservation and reduce CO2 emissions. These revisions had a profound effect on glass specifications, laying new guidelines on performances. This CPD seminar reviews the regulations and explains which type of glass should be used for compliance on each type of building.
Guardian is a global manufacturer of flat glass products. Established in 1932, Guardian is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of float glass, operating thirty float glass lines worldwide, including the UK. Guardian believes in innovation and is at the forefront of modern glass manufacturing technologies. Whether it’s energy saving, safety, aesthetic appearance or speciality products, Guardian has the right glass to suit your project.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
A thorough, unbiased review of current Approved Documents for Part L of the Building Regulations relevant to windows, doors and curtain walling. By using extracts from key documents this seminar guides specifiers and engineers through limiting, reference and notional U-values, solar gain and air permeability issues.
Sapa Building Systems is host to market-leading brand names and offers architects and specifiers the widest range of innovative aluminium systems for curtain walling, windows, doors and specialist applications. Sapa provides proven engineered solutions to meet both architecturally aesthetic and building performance requirements.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
This seminar provides a detailed insight into the usage of timber for external works, the benefits of timber, the complex timber treatment process, the factors influencing a successful preservation system, and the range of methodologies currently on offer to deliver an enhanced service life for the various different classes of timber.
Founded nearly 70 years ago, Jacksons Fencing designs, delivers and installs fencing projects for some of the UK’s best-known brands operating in commercial, high security and residential environments and employing more than 250 staff.
Jacksons operates in over 100 countries worldwide; completes more than 850 school projects (worth over £1m) every year, delivers hundreds of acoustic fencing projects for a variety of applications, and delivers bespoke solutions for high security sites across the UK.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
A presentation on the design and specification of natural minerals in rainscreens, including GRC, terracotta, brick, porcelain, glass and stone.
Telling Architectural is a design and sales organisation headed by engineers, each with a minimum of 15 years’ experience in the façades industry. The company embraces innovation with proven technology, to create maximum versatility for project design leaders.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes.