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The following CPD seminars have only recently been approved, so book now to avoid the rush.  read more...
Article image Core Curriculum: Context
One of two RIBA core curriculum subjects featured in this issue. ‘Context‘ covers topics such as: legislation and published governmental and other guidance relevant to historic assets; planning and...  read more...
Article image Core Curriculum: Where people live
‘Where people live’ is a RIBA core curriculum subject. It covers (among other areas): the theories and objectives of urban design and the qualities of successful places; influence of design and dev...  read more...
Article image Factory visits
As well as demonstrating how a product is made, a factory visit can often provide unrivalled insight into how a company actually thinks and operates, as well as being remarkably inspirational. See,...  read more...
Article image Doors
Recent changes to the Building Regulations have made this an important CPD topic. Here are details of two seminars that provide a very useful and practical insight.  read more...
Article image External wall finishes
Rainscreen Façades, terracotta and ceramics are the focus of this section on external wall finishes, one of the more popular CPD topics among architects.  read more...

Latest online CPD

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This seminar will look at ways to lead the way with low energy building design products through the use of natural daylighting and thermal mass through the use of active phase change material based systems. This CPD highlights an approach to these areas.
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This seminar will look at low energy building design products through the use of natural ventilation, natural daylighting and thermal mass through the use of active phase change material based systems. This CPD highlights an approach to natural ventilation.
Product area: Ventilation systems and ventilators
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This presentation will explain what LPG is, the principles of where LPG can be installed and the legislation and incentives that encourage its use. The low carbon and renewable technologies compatible with LPG will also be explored.
Product area: LPG supply systems

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- To understand course requirements.
- Recognition of the complementary knowledges required for the sustainable development professional.
- Clarification of the elusive term “sustainability.”
- Defining “economics” in the context of green building.
- Recognition of green building as one of many business strategies.
Type:  Online Learning
- To understand and discuss the many ways that buildings interact with their environment.
- To relate various building impacts to regional and global environmental conditions.
- To design improvements to the physical, operational, and behavioral building system to reduce negative environmental impacts.
- To advocate for improvements to existing buildings and operations based upon a clear understanding of the local, regional, and global impacts of the buildings and operations.
Type:  Online Learning
- An understanding of the design review process and the value of design review to architects
- Training in how to be a successful design review panel member
- Training in how to be a successful presenter at design review
Putting the training into practice in a mock design review
Type:  Seminar
This seminar will offer delegates an understanding of how mapping can be used to analyse and to present site information. Delegates will also learn how mapping can help to reduce costs for example by providing accurate, reliable information that can reduce the need for site surveys.
Type:  Online Learning , Seminar

Featured CPD Material

The seminar considers the varied standards of waterproofing, explains the common terminology used, reviews both British and European standards, explains how systems work and how to chose an appropriate system, considering common pitfalls and showing successful projects.
Type:  Seminar
This seminar highlights the importance of carrying out detailed surveys of the fabric including the execution of sample cleaning areas in order to identify the material used in the construction, which will ensure correct cleaning methods are used.
Type:  Seminar
- Introduction to vacuum insulation panels
- The factors that affect vacuum insulation panels performance and lifetime construction applications
- Pro's and cons of Vacuum panels in construction
Type:  Seminar
This seminar aims to:

- Review BREEAM Designing for Robustness credit
- Provide an update on current damage protection systems
- Review processes for developing new solutions
- Review the sustainability and performance of materials
Type:  Seminar
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Wood Window Alliance
RIBA CPD Providers Network Roadshows
RIBA CPD 2013 programme
RIBA Advanced CPD
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