Glass
The following CPD materials have been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
This seminar aims to provide an introduction to glass mosaic, about which there is little information available to the industry currently. From standard collections to custom designs, all types of glass mosaic are covered. The seminar also provides advice on the production, application and installation of mosaic.
Established in 1956 in Alte Vicenza, Northern Italy, Bisazza is one of the top luxury brands in the design sector and one of the industry's leading producers of glass mosaics for interior and exterior decoration.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45-60 minutes
This CPD demonstrates – by covering the following topics – how to meet the most demanding specification without compromise: types of fire protection; why fire rated glass is required; different types of fire glass, and how they work; how to correctly specify fire rated glass; current safety standards and testing methods, and; product uses. Also included are inspirational images of completed projects using the latest innovations in fire glass technology.
Vetrotech Saint Gobain is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of fire-resistant glass and glass solutions for marine and security applications. Innovative research and development, combined with state-of- the-art production technologies, allow Vetrotech to create bespoke solutions of the highest quality, consistency and complexity. All solutions are suitable for multi-comfort applications and meet the aesthetic demands of modern architecture.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour
A seminar aimed at raising awareness of U-profiled glazing systems' design capabilities and product uses. This presentation includes information on technical detailing, the various profiles, glass types, assembly options and ranges available, specifying U-profiled glass, choosing the right system and latest innovations.
As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of profiled architectural glass, Reglit Glass Architecture is unrivalled in skill and experience, and unmatched in the full service provided by its dedicated team of specialist professionals. Its vast technical knowledge and impeccable track record has been built up over 139 years as part of the highly successful Westcrowns Group.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes