Core Curriculum: Climate
The core curriculum topic ‘climate’ includes a wide variety of subject areas, from understanding and prioritising energy efficiency in low carbon design, to post-occupancy evaluation and feedback. Regulation, benchmarking tools and assessment methods also feature prominently.
This seminar focuses on how heat pumps work and how they contribute to CO2 reduction and energy conservation. It explains how this technology is harnessed, where and when it can be used, how to design and size an effective system, and what factors affect efficiency and performance. Its ultimate aim is to provide architects with the confidence to specify air source heat pumps (ASHP) in a project.
Kingspan Environmental is a leading manufacturer of environmental solutions specialising in energy generation, sustainable water management and pollution prevention. Its portfolio includes off-mains drainage systems, rainwater harvesting, solar thermal packages and hot water cylinders, as well as air source heat pumps for domestic, commercial and industrial applications.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This seminar puts the effect of Building Regulation Document L on glass specification into context, providing detailed information on glass and glazing performance requirements and explaining the new parameters set for glass and glazing specification in all four parts of the new Document L revision.
Guardian Glass UK is part of Guardian Industries, a global manufacturer of flat glass products. Established in 1932, Guardian is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of float glass, operating thirty float glass lines worldwide, including in the UK. An innovator that operates at the very forefront of modern glass manufacturing technologies – in the fields of energy saving, safety, aesthetics and speciality products – Guardian always has the right glass to suit your project.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 30-45 minutes
This CPD seminar aims to provide architectural practices with a clear understanding of the fundamental principles of good daylight and sunlight availability for buildings and associated outdoor amenity spaces, as well as some key metrics to use in design to maximise the availability of natural light. It also considers the impact of developments on existing neighbours, and how this is assessed within the context of a planning application and associated environmental assessments, as well as in relation to Rights of Light cases.
BMT Fluid Mechanics is internationally recognised as a leading independent specialist in the field of wind engineering, architectural aerodynamics and building physics. BMT is based in London (UK) with regional offices in the UAE, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Houston and New York. The company provides high-end specialist consultancy services for cost effective design of state-of-the art building developments. The services draw upon in-house capabilities for computational modelling and boundary layer wind testing.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour
This seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the critical elements in the natural stone cladding process. It includes information on natural stone geology, sustainability and corporate responsibility, regulations and testing, fixing options, design considerations and the stone contractor’s responsibilities. The British Standard was revised in 2011, so this seminar gives architects the ideal opportunity to familiarise themselves with changes in the new regulations.
Putney & Wood specialises in the design and installation of natural stone cladding and flooring. It also undertakes stonework repair, cleaning and restoration projects. This often involves dismantling existing Portland stone façades to enable alterations, extensions and repairs before re-cladding with either new or the original stone. Putney & Wood also installs marble, granite and limestone for both external and internal applications.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45-50 minutes
This CPD seminar aims to dispel all myths relating to LEDs, by providing a quick overview of how this ‘new world’ technology can help architects integrate light into their projects early on. It highlights present and future technological developments that will change the way light interacts with architecture.
iGuzzini is a prominent architectural lighting company with a global presence. It seeks to help architects integrate light into their designs for iconic end results. iGuzzini has worked with some of the world’s leading architects, such as Renzo Piano, Sir Norman Foster and Daniel Libeskind, to name a few.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 50 minutes
This seminar aims to explore the various types of waterproofing through case studies and, in particular, the use of ‘cavity drain’ and ‘air gap membranes’ in a variety of different situations, from domestic basements and listed buildings to the London Underground.
Delta Membrane Systems provides the world’s foremost range of products for drainage, waterproofing and underground wall protection. It is one of the largest manufacturers of cavity drain membranes in the world, and an expert in the field of providing a total waterproofing solution for designers. Delta provides waterproofing for walls/floors and vaults in refurbishment, new build, retro-fit and construction, with technical support and consultation throughout all project stages, Delta invests heavily in the training and support of its network of professional installers, ensuring complete peace of mind.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour
This presentation explains the benefits of duplex galvanizing and powder coating systems that protect steel against corrosion, while at the same time adding beauty in the form of texture and colour. It covers the process and its benefits, how to specify, typical applications, sustainability, costs, maintenance and repairs.
Highland Colour Coaters is a jobbing galvanizer and powder coater that specialises in the corrosion protection of steel and aluminium. With plants in Elgin and Cumbernauld, it services Scotland and the north of England. From a material point of view it can handle lengths up to 15m long for galvanizing and up to 7m long for powder coating. Highland Colour Coaters provides sales and technical support, as well as advice on corrosion protection.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This CPD seminar aims to educate delegates on timber window renovation and replacement products, as an option within period properties. It details the anatomy of the sash window and discusses current slim double-glazing products in the market place.
Ventrolla offers a unique renovation service, repairing and improving the energy performance of timber windows and doors in commercial and domestic projects. With 30 years' experience, Ventrolla works closely with English Heritage, CADW, Historic Scotland and conservation officers. Ventrolla has offices throughout the UK and Ireland.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes