Access for all
The following RIBA-approved CPD materials all fall within the ‘Access for all – universal or inclusive design’ RIBA Core Curriculum.
This seminar covers the implications and contribution noise has on educational environments, the Heriot-Watt Research, BB93 and Equalities Act 2010. It also looks at The Bremen University Research and classroom acoustic recommendations and solutions.
Ecophon’s aim in creating this and other approved CPD materials is to provide organisations with information that can be used on a practical basis. The usual format for this CPD seminar is one hour, including lunch and questions.
Saint-Gobain Ecophon is a leading, global supplier of sound absorbing ceilings and wall absorber systems with expertise in CAD Design, technical and on-site support. The company provides an innovative approach to acoustic requirements for all types of internal environments.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 30 minutes
This seminar fulfils the requirements of two topics within the core curriculum: access for all and designing and building it. It examines the design and use of accessible facilities. Reference is made to the best practice design guide Part M, BS8300:2009, which now includes the provision of changing places facilities, and Building Bulletin 102, which includes recommendations for hygiene rooms in schools.
Pressalit Care manufactures accessible bathroom and kitchen products. Its solutions meet both user and regulatory requirements whilst providing return on investment. Pressalit Care offers over 40 years’ experience developing products and best practice layouts for markets worldwide.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 50-60 minutes
This seminar looks at how to design totally key-less buildings using the latest standalone wire-free and wireless access control technology. The effect is to enable architects to provide their clients with spaces that are secure, easy to manage and cost efficient. The presentation also covers the latest legal standards and legislation that every architect should be aware of when specifying access control systems.
Salto Systems is a world leader in advanced wire-free and wireless access control systems. Every day over ten million people in more than 80 different countries rely on Salto to provide total control over who is able to access what, where and when at all times – while allowing key cards and locks to be simply and quickly updated, restricted or deleted remotely.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 30 minutes