RIBA Core Curriculum: Climate
The following CPD materials fall within the ‘Climate: sustainable architecture’ RIBA Core Curriculum topic area.
An invaluable insight into the key elements and considerations required to ensure that windows, doors and curtain walling are correctly specified to meet the requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations.
Part of Sapa, one of the largest aluminium companies in the world, Sapa Building Systems is expert in the design and specification of fenestration solutions. A global company operating locally, Sapa works with local agencies to ensure standards compliance in both product development and project specifications.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour.
The aim of this seminar is to provide guidance on the use of low surface temperature (LST) steel panel radiators for space heating. It includes information on: their working principles; the requirement for safety in public, healthcare and education applications, and; relevant regulations and standards – as well as detailing some of the benefits of LST radiators for safe space heating in healthcare, schools and other public buildings.
Stelrad, one of the UK’s leading radiator manufacturers, offers a huge range of radiators. Unbeatable on quality, reliability, availability and range, Stelrad offers radiators for every application, at every price point, from entry level to designer level, horizontal, vertical and in colours. Whether installed in new homes, residential refurbishment projects, commercial developments or (increasingly) upmarket projects that require radiators to keep residents, workers and visitors warm – Stelrad radiators are always easy to install!
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45-60 minutes.
A thought-provoking seminar about the complex issues of environmental sustainability in relation to interior fabrics and upholstery coverings. This presentation examines raw material choices, from petrochemical synthetics to natural fibres like cotton and wool, and innovations in bast fibres from plants including nettles and hemp. An overview of the issues surrounding textile dyeing and flammability performance is also provided.
Camira Fabrics is an award-winning textile innovator that designs and manufactures contract upholstery fabrics for commercial interiors. The company has an unrivalled product offering which meets international standards for flammability, technical and environmental performance. Camira Fabrics spins and dyes yarn, grows bast fibre crops to blend with wool, and weaves on over 100 looms to create environmental fabrics that bring personality to interior schemes.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.