Core Curriculum: Climate
The following RIBA-approved CPD materials all fall within the Climate Core Curriculum
This seminar provides an understanding of how cellular glass insulation is manufactured, and the features and benefits of a hermetically sealed glass wall cell structure. It also covers: the use of post-consumer waste/abundant natural raw materials; how insulation materials react to moisture, fire, point loading, and changes in temperature; eliminating thermal bridging in foundations and wall/floor junctions; case studies and Q&As.
Foamglas offers impartial and professional advice on all insulation applications, plus a UK-wide service that includes regional sales and technical support, design and on-site technical training.
Being well-informed is an essential aspect of making environmental specification decisions. This seminar aims to help architects, engineers and specifiers consider why they might use galvanized steel in their buildings within the context of environmental and sustainable policies. The seminar includes: an introduction to hot dip galvanizing; an explanation of green-building and sustainable construction; an examination of the environmental aspects of galvanized steel, and; case studies, including life cycle analysis.
Galvanizers Association is the market development and technical support organisation for the hot dip galvanizing industry. It is an authoritative source of information and advice on this increasingly important method of protecting steel against corrosion.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This hour-long seminar provides important background and details on selecting the right translucent resin materials for architectural and interior design projects. It features exciting examples of material performance, intriguing case studies showcasing innovative resin solutions, and a knowledgeable presenter capable of answering specific project questions.
3Form is the leading manufacturer of award-winning, sustainable building materials and architectural hardware solutions for the architectural and design community. Its high design low impact material platforms Varia and Chroma use 40 per cent recycled content, can be reclaimed at end-of-life and qualify for LEED or BREEAM points.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour
This seminar introduces cork as a unique natural material that can perform a wide range of specific functions within the construction industry. The aim of the seminar is to give a general overview of the various types of cork material available to architects, and their specific functions and applications, while its main focus is on underscreed and underlay.
Amorim Cork Composites (ACC) is the world’s largest cork manufacturer and has been a pioneer and leader in the cork industry since the nineteenth century. ACC continuously develops natural and organic materials to offer sustainable solutions for a wide range of business sectors, such as construction, automotive, aeronautical and aerospace, as well as more familiar, traditional consumer goods.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes