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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.
Literature, by CEDIA
As technology integration becomes increasingly common in the residential market, cabling, positioning and stylish incorporation of products all require advanced planning, to provide clients with the highest standard of project completion.

This glossary of technology terms will help advance design professionals’ terminology when communicating with home technology businesses regarding clients’ technology needs in the residential environment.

CEDIA is an international trade association that represents over 3,700 companies worldwide that specialise in designing and installing electronic systems for the home. CEDIA is the leading global authority representing the home technology market. As the home technology industry's leading resource for education, networking, business and technical resources, CEDIA is focused on providing industry professionals with the tools they need to run competitive and profitable businesses.

Approximate length excluding time for questions/answers: 12 pages.
This CPD seminar covers the research and human response to sound, and the basic measures of sound that influence the quality of acoustics in offices, and speech intelligibility versus speech privacy. The presentation also examines what the standards say about good design, the A, B and Cs of acoustics and how we solve the problem, and what results may be achieved following refurbishment.

Ocee Design works with a team of leading independent acousticians and ergonomists to offer a full ergonomic service based on workplace and acoustic assessments, endorsed products and extensive training courses.

Ocee Design is a leading British commercial furniture manufacturer and acoustic solutions provider. The company’s portfolio includes award-winning acoustic panels.

Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
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