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Tom Pudding Way

Goole
DN14 8GA
www.guardianglass.com/gb/en
Olcay Parikka
Tel +44 (0) 7977555753
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Guardian Glass UK Ltd

Overview

Guardian is a diverse global manufacturing company with leading positions in many markets. They were established in 1932 and now employ over 19,000 people worldwide and are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of float glass operating twenty-seven float glass lines worldwide, including the UK. Guardian believe in innovation and are at the forefront of modern glass technologies developing a new generation of energy saving glasses from ClimaGuard® and advanced solar control from the SunGuard® ranges; they have a diverse range of clear, coloured or acoustic laminated safety glasses. With Guardian the possibilities for float glass continually grow to suit the demanding design needs of tomorrow.
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CPD Material (4)


Multiple CPD formats
How to Specify Glass for Facades
This CPD provides an overview of various aspects and regulatory requirements in order to correctly specify glass for facades. You will learn in detail not only about the design considerations like aesthetics and privacy, but also performance indicators like thermal comfort and daylight as well. Safety and security including fire protection, sustainability and energy saving smart technologies are also other important topics discussed in this CPD. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of:
- Which aspects to consider when to specify glass for façades
- Daylight performance, glare, privacy and aesthetic aspects of glass
- Thermal comfort, acoustics, safety and security, and fire resistance with glass
- Smart glass technologies for energy efficient and sustainable buildings
- Norms and regulations for different specification aspects.

This CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely.
Knowledge level:
General Awareness
Material type: Online Learning
Material type: Seminar
Multiple CPD formats
Glass as a Design Material and Regulations Impacts on Specification
This seminar looks at the correct specification of glass. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- Glass as a material and the types of glass available
- Technical aspects of glass and how glass is produced
- Applications and performance of different types of glass
- The influence of Building Regulations Part L on Specification
- U values and G values
- Advanced coated glass
- Glass as a design material, what it could do and where and when to specify glass
Knowledge level:
General Awareness
Material type: Online Learning
Material type: Seminar

Classifications


Guardian Glass UK Ltd has CPD Materials in the following areas: -

RIBA Core Curriculum areas