Blinds and curtain tracks
The following CPD materials have all been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
Details the basics of acoustics in room environments, how sound absorption works, and the acoustic benefits of textiles. Noise can be irritating in private and public spaces. It is often especially problematic in contemporary designs featuring a lot of glass and concrete, due to echoes and other unpleasant acoustic characteristics. This seminar explores the innovation and sound control offered by acoustic textiles.
Creation Baumann was established in the late 1800s, and has since been expertly manufacturing textiles at its in-house mill in Langenthal, Switzerland. With over 600 product lines and 6,000 colour ranges, Creation Baumann offers some of the most innovative textiles in the world, and is a specialist in, sheer, decorative curtain fabric, dim out, heat and glare, acoustic, upholstery, systems, adhesive textiles and more.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
An interactive presentation that includes practical demonstrations highlighting the huge impact that correctly-specified solar shading can have on a building’s energy consumption, as well as on the health and wellbeing of its occupants. The presentation is easy to follow and has been designed to help architects specify the optimum solution for any type of project.
Waverley is one of the few solar shading companies that helps architects throughout the entire project timeline, from specification, manufacture and installation to final commissioning. As an expert in the science of solar shading, Waverley helps architects and specifiers create exceptional working environments that both surprise and delight clients.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
Covers all aspects of solar control, including the importance of solar protection (particularly in the workplace), and key aspects affected by European legislation. Also presents internal shading solutions and the effect of different screen fabrics on factors such as solar gain, natural light, eye comfort, heat protection and contrast vision.
Silent Gliss is a leading global supplier of motorised and manual curtain and blind systems to high-quality markets. The company has over 50 years’ experience of specifying internal shading solutions for the office, healthcare and hospitality sectors. Its team of highly-trained specialists works closely with architects to ensure the correct products and fabrics are selected to suit the environment, whether that is a workstation, bedroom, public space or consulting room.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.