Climate
The following CPD materials all fall within the ‘Climate – sustainable architecture’ RIBA Core Curriculum topic area.
Correct glass specification is an ever-more important aspect of building design. This seminar covers how to use glass to control both heat loss from the building, as well as heat gain from excessive solar heat radiation. The resulting projects should be both aesthetically-pleasing and functionally high-performing.
Pilkington UK Ltd is a leader in glass and glazing technology. It manufactures and processes glass products that offer thermal insulation, solar control, noise reduction, fire-protection, safety and security, and self-cleaning benefits.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 50 minutes
This seminar offers guidance on the use of Low Surface Temperature (LST) steel panel emitters, to avoid radiator burns and provide safer room heating. Its aim is to raise awareness of LST technology, and the regulations and products that provide safe space heating in education, healthcare and other public buildings.
Stelrad offers one of the widest range of steel panel radiator styles and sizes in the UK, with a comprehensive selection of designer products and towel warmers – as well as market-leading LST radiators. Products are available to download as BIM components.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 30 minutes
The learning aims of this CPD presentation are: to understand the ecological benefits of specifying wood, gain an insight into the different types of wood construction, learn about the difference between oiled and lacquered finishes, learn about cleaning and maintenance, understand the different fixing methods, learn about the required site conditions and understand the main ecological legislation governing wood flooring.
Havwoods is an independently-owned wholesaler of timber flooring, with operations in London, Sydney and Rome. Founded in 1975, Havwoods provides an extensive range of species and wood flooring types for all applications, with experienced staff on hand to guide you through the specification process. Havwoods is affiliated with the major sustainability programmes and offers CPD training in this area.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour