Sustainable architecture
Perhaps unsurprisingly this is one of the most popular topics searched for on ribacpd.com. The choice and variety of materials available is vast, so here is just a selection of the most up-to-date (and in the case of the BRE two-day seminar – topical) information available.
This seminar focuses on: Flooding – planning and building for resilience.
Climate change will only exacerbate the problems of flooding and result in more frequent occurrences, with greater life and property losses being experienced. Based on recent research this training, developed by BRE with the support of the BRE Trust, addresses the main issues for flood resilient planning and building, including risk assessment, planning and legislation, new resilient construction, and the repair and refurbishment of existing buildings.
BRE is a unique, independent, research-based consultancy and testing organisation offering expertise in virtually every aspect of the built environment. It helps clients create better, safer and more sustainable products, buildings, communities and businesses and supports the innovation required to achieve this. BRE is a high-quality training provider in energy, sustainability, fire, regulation/legislation, security, innovation, health and safety, intelligent buildings, specification and design. With a range of delivery mechanisms its state-of-the-art facilities offer an unrivalled training experience.
This seminar explains the main functions and features that you can expect from a modern lighting control system, and how these will enable you to ensure energy efficiency, flexibility and compliance for your buildings. Describing both the advantages and some of the pitfalls to avoid, it will give you the confidence to select the appropriate lighting control system for your clients.
RIDI Lighting is a lighting manufacturer with over 50 years’ experience in the Industry. Since 2001 the company has been actively involved in designing, supplying and configuring lighting control systems.
Research has shown that people have some very basic psychological needs, the supply of which is limited in the modern workplace. This seminar shows how the principles of biophilic interior design – combined with the application of recent research findings into identity realisation and well-being theory – can be used to create sustainable, healthy, effective and productive workplaces.
Ambius is the leading creator of ambience for businesses. It creates harmonious surroundings that improve employee well-being, customer satisfaction and brand image. It offers a broad range of services, including interior and exterior landscaping, Christmas decorating, art, and ambient scenting, and has worked with businesses throughout Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.