Materials
'Materials' of course covers the most fundamental building blocks of architecture. Here are eight CPD seminars representing eight different materials solutions to the designer.
A presentation which covers all the most vital aspects of designing with architectural masonry, from the importance of modular design and movement control, through structural performance, thermal insulation, sound reduction, fire resistance and much more.
Forticrete is the UK's leading manufacturer of architectural masonry products including roof tiles, aesthetic concrete blocks, cast stone walling and dressings. Founded in the late 1920s, Forticrete employs around 250 people across seven manufacturing plants, offices and depots. The company is part of CRH Plc, the international building materials group, which is based in Ireland and employs over 93,500 people in 35 countries across three core businesses: primary materials, value added building products and specialist building materials distribution.
A one-hour seminar that will help specifiers to better understand the placement and importance of fire glass. It explains the different threats of fire, the various fire class classifications, testing methods and safety standards. The ultimate aim is to help specifiers specify fire rated glass.
Vetrotech Saint-Gobain is Europe's leading manufacturer of specialist fire resisting glass. All Vetrotech glass has an 'A' safety rating and is UV stable. It also meets British Standards (BS), European Norm (EN) requirements for Integrity (E) and Integrity and Insulation (EI). Vetrotech Saint-Gobain pushes technological boundaries in its bid to offer products that are far superior to its competitors.
This seminar sets out to educate and inform the audience on the make-up, composition, and application of metal composite materials, and aluminium composite materials in a cladding environment. It covers those details which, in many years of conversations with specifiers, seems to most influence the understanding of the products.
Booth Muirie has gained national recognition for the provision of specialist cladding services including design, manufacturing and distribution. With a strong awareness of market demands and a progressive, forward thinking approach to ever-evolving design trends, Booth Muirie has positioned itself as a highly respected specialist company within the construction industry.
Q-railing's CPD helps architects understand the benefits of stainless steel modular railing and balustrade systems. It focuses on the aesthetic potential of stainless steel, the flexibility of modular design, material performance, assembly techniques, and the importance of quality, safety, standards and regulations.
Learners can see how well-engineered stainless steel modular handrail and balustrade systems compliment architectural design and function; understand assembly and installation of modular systems and examine building regulations and the difference in stainless steel grades.
Q-railing designs, manufactures and supplies a range of premium railing systems and handrails. The company's modular approach to railings facilitates limitless design possibilities. Elements from any product line can be combined to create the exact look you want. Special attention is paid to installation at the design process, to ensure systems are simple to put together and can be installed without the need for specialist tools or labourers.
An introduction to room acoustics, including reverberation time, methods of sound absorption and the importance of good acoustics in modern open plan offices. A summary of applicable legislation and an overview of products which offer acoustic conditioning, including furniture products such as cupboard fronts and screens.
REHAU produces polymer solutions for the construction, automotive and furniture industries. Furniture products include polymer edge-bands, kitchen surface materials and roller-shutter tambour doors for the office. The award winning REHAU Acoustic-Line sound absorbing tambour door reduces background noise in busy open plan offices allowing increased concentration and improved employee efficiency.
This is a one hour presentation on the choices in hardwood flooring, including performance criteria, ranges and surfaces, undercarriage details, associated details such as under floor heating, retractable seating etc, and long-term maintenance.
Junckers is Europe's largest manufacturer of pre-finished solid hardwood flooring, supplying hardwood flooring systems for sports, commercial and residential use. Junckers employs the largest technical sales force specialising in the specification and use of hardwood floors.
A valuable presentation covering all aspects of canopy, walkway and shelter design and material choice, ensuring that you have the confidence to design and specify a product that matches the needs of your project.
Clovis Canopies designs, manufactures and installs all styles of freestanding canopies, walkways and shelters, from cantilevered to glazed to tensile, including entrance canopies, canopies for schools and social areas, covered social areas and commercial storage areas.
This metal ceiling CPD from SAS International highlights the key benefits and principle types of suspended metal ceilings including rafts and canopies, chilled ceiling and chilled beams. It examines the different design and performance options (including acoustic performance), and how suspended ceilings integrate with other materials and services.
SAS International is a British manufacturer of interior fit-out products. With over 40 years' experience SAS International produces high performance steel and aluminium metal ceiling solutions, sustainable chilled ceilings, active and passive chilled beams, Integrated Service Modules, radiant heating panels and trench heating solutions. Bespoke architectural metalwork solutions complement the ceiling solutions. Partitioning and doors complete the fit-out solution.
The BSSA has a series of eight RIBA approved modules that are designed to assist architects in the design and specification of stainless steel. Module 1, Stainless Steel for Architects, provides a basic introduction, whilst subsequent modules look in depth at specific topics such as design aspects, specifications, surface finish, structural applications, use in swimming pools and cleaning and restoration.
The BSSA is a trade association with more than 150 members from all parts of the stainless steel supply chain, including producers, distributors and fabricators. The Association provides technical help and advice through the Stainless Steel Advisory Service and its website.