Health, safety and wellbeing
The following RIBA-approved CPD materials fall within the RIBA core curriculum topic ‘Health, safety and wellbeing’ (and may fall within other core curriculum topics as well). This covers your legal, professional and ethical duties in relation to construction site and workplace safety and wellbeing. It also covers developing and managing appropriate strategies, processes, tools and systems.
Focuses on the properties of photocatalytic porcelain, a treatment based on titanium dyoxide that transforms porcelain products into environmentally active materials. Also explores the characteristics and benefits of photocatalytic porcelain in terms of design, sustainability and certification points.
Iris Ceramica Group supplies porcelain tiles to over 100 countries worldwide, producing superior quality porcelain for floors, walls, countertops and basins. Its patented anti-bacterical and photocatalytic treatment ensures that slabs are self-cleaning, anti-pollution and anti-odour.
Duration: 45 minutes, plus Q&A
The quality of the air around us has a profound impact upon our health, environment, and even economy. This presentation provides an overview of the sources of air pollution, the effects it can have on our health, and some steps we can take to reduce our impact on the air we share.
For technology to have a positive effect it must work properly. By solving problems and relentlessly innovating, Dyson strives to set new standards for performance and wellbeing in business and leisure environments.
Duration: 45 minutes, plus Q&A
An introduction to the WELL Building Standard that also addresses its lighting and daylighting aspects. Special attention is paid to how lighting, lighting controls and (automated) shading systems can support accreditation to the WELL Building standard, as well as providing comfort and wellbeing.
Lutron is a leader within the lighting control industry. It offers a wide selection of energy-saving dimmers, smart control and shading solutions for both residential and commercial projects. In addition, it supplies automated roller blinds, venetian and roman blinds, curtain tracks and skylight solutions with a range of hardware and communication options, including wired, wireless and battery powered.
Duration: 45 minutes, plus Q&A