Sustainable architecture
The following RIBA-approved CPD materials fall within the ‘Sustainable architecture’ RIBA core curriculum topic. This covers the legal and regulatory basis and principles of climate change mitigation and adaptation. It also embraces low carbon and low energy design.
The RIBA CPD Core Curriculum is accompanied by an extensive CPD primer (PDF), which provides context and a framework for each of the ten topics. While the primer is comprehensive, it is not exclusive; you are encouraged to engage with topics in the way that best suits your needs.
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Sourcing sustainable fabrics might appear to be easy, but as sustainability categories and certifications evolve the process becomes more complicated every day. This seminar has been created to help the architect and designer specify with confidence, by demystifying the codes, application of architectural standards and terminology, and by addressing common mistakes.
Ultrafabrics is a pioneer in performance fabric innovation, creating the materials of tomorrow. Melding Japanese craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology, Ultrafabrics manufactures intelligent fabrics designed to do more. With half a century of experience to draw on, it is on a quest to reshape the world of animal-free performance fabrics, one surface at a time. Its tagline – touch the future – is no hollow statement, it’s a promise.
Duration: one hour, plus Q&A
This seminar outlines: why we need to improve air quality in civic, educational and commercial buildings; the benefits of mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, and how different technologies work; current legislation, Building Regulations, industry guidelines and sector-specific advisory documents; controls, on-demand ventilation scenarios and how to maintain a low energy policy; and, developments in MVHR techniques and how they can be applied in a low carbon environment. It also includes detailed case study examples.
Founded in 1955, Airflow Developments is today part of an international group of companies based in High Wycombe. Airflow has blossomed into a thriving manufacturing and research group and world leader in ventilation. It has achieved this by developing innovative, quality products that meet or exceed current legislation and standards, including UK Building Regulations, ISO9001, ISO14001, 2016 ErP Ecodesign Directive and 2018 draft ErP Regulations. The Airflow range also includes products that meet stringent Passive House standards.
Duration: one hour, plus Q&A