RIBA Core Curriculum: Designing & building it
The following CPD materials fall within the ‘Designing and building it – structural design, construction, technology and engineering’ RIBA Core Curriculum topic area.
When building with ICF (Insulated Concrete Formwork), low energy architecture doesn’t have to equate to design limitations. This CPD seminar answers the question, “What is Insulated Concrete Formwork?” before covering the different types of ICF and their benefits, design capabilities, building types and applications, the construction process, regulations and standards, sustainable advantages (BREEAM/CSH/LEED) and useful design resources, including BIM. It also includes a case study featuring an award-winning project.
NUDURA’s unique ICF technology creates limitless possibilities for designing low-energy buildings, speeds up the construction process and reduces waste. NUDURA is a global leader in the design and manufacture of ICF products for residential, commercial, municipal buildings and many other structure types that need minimal maintenance and that may benefit from improved indoor air quality.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes
This video provides useful information and advice on selecting the right translucent polymer materials for architectural design projects.
3form is a leading manufacturer of award-winning, eco-friendly materials and architectural hardware solutions for the architecture and design industries. Its high-design/low-impact LEED-rated material platforms use 40% recycled content (Ecoresin) and can be reclaimed at end-of-life. The innovative Varia system uses Ecoresin to encapsulate colours, organic materials and textures for translucent resin panels that can be transformed into walls, dividers, doors and other architectural features.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 35 minutes
Don’t be foxed by industry jargon. Understand the real areas of carpet tile sustainability and become a master at understanding the differences between yarns, why carpet tiles are used and where best to install them. This presentation also offers insight into why entrance matting is important in protecting buildings.
Paragon Carpets is part of the renowned National Floorcoverings Group – British manufacturers of flooring products since 1886. Paragon’s strength lies in design-led sustainable products.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40-60 minutes
This CPD seminar highlights the benefits of adopting a holistic approach to the design of learning habitats. It presents evidence to show how an environment with appropriate levels of audio, visual, thermal and air quality comfort will achieve better learning outcomes for students, and details the parameters needed to deliver such a learning habitat.
Saint-Gobain is a world leader in sustainable habitat solutions, with a presence in more than 60 countries, 194,000 employees, and an annual turnover of more than £31bn. Saint-Gobain in the UK owns some of the leading brands in sustainable construction, including British Gypsum, Celotex, Saint-Gobain Glassolutions and Jewson.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This seminar sets out to advise specifiers on the composition and applications of metal and aluminium composite materials, primarily in a vertical or near-vertical cladding environment. It purposefully addresses those common questions and issues most often raised by specifiers, including queries concerning manufacturing, aesthetics, cleaning and recycling.
Booth Muirie has gained national recognition for its provision of specialist architectural 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.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 35 minutes
This seminar focusses on SuDS, with particular emphasis on permeable paving. It offers guidance on: water quality and pollution control; SuDS legislation and new planning requirements; design and construction methods; further development of permeable paving for use as a rainwater harvesting tool, and; new technologies, such as those that use paving for geothermal heat generation. It uses case studies to illustrate many points.
Formpave manufactures a wide range of standard and specialist concrete block pavers, permeable pavers, kerb systems and ancillaries for all paving applications. Formpave has BS EN ISO 9001:2008 Quality Assurance accreditation and is a BSI registered company. Established in 1989, the company specialises in surface water management, and has over 20 years’ experience in designing permeable paving systems. Formpave offers a free bespoke design service, working closely with architects and engineers from concept through to completion.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes