RIBA Core Curriculum: Designing & building it
The following CPD materials fall within the ‘Designing and building it – structural design, construction, technology and engineering’ RIBA Core Curriculum topic area.
This seminar compares handset stone and lightweight stone ventilated rainscreen cladding. It then considers the requirements of modern architecture and how this has had an influence on these traditional construction methods. Finally, it indicates how to specify robust lightweight stone façades by outlining the requirements, features and benefits of ventilated rainscreen cladding, using projects to highlight specific elements of interest.
Alsecco is one of the leading façade manufacturers and suppliers in the UK, with a broad system portfolio including external wall insulation, solid wall insulation solutions, rainscreen cladding and render-only solutions.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This CPD seminar examines the environmental impact that different screed types have on the world we live in. It also looks at different build systems, and how to best specify screed at the correct thickness, and strength, for the requirements of the building. A significant section of the seminar is devoted to discussing the use of screeds with underfloor heating, and the most cost-effective systems for this growing market.
Anhydritec UK is a market-leading manufacturer of calcium sulphate screeds. It developed the UK’s first screed for use with underfloor heating (minimum cover over pipes of 40mm), and among its latest developments is a thin section screed for the renovation market (12-30mm thick). Anhydritec continues to lead the UK development of anhydrite screeds. Keep an eye out for new products scheduled for launch in 2016.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 40 minutes