Amtico International

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Online Learning

Material type: Seminar

Specifying Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) in Commercial Environments

Given that there are many types of flooring available, it is imperative to select the option that meets all necessary legislative requirements, while also ensuring it has a big visual impact on the indoor environment.

Bearing these factors in mind, this CPD module fully explains the benefits of specifying luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) in commercial environments. The module includes: a look at the properties and benefits of a multi-performance system; how LVT is manufactured; why LVT is suitable for commercial specification; technical benefits of LVT (vs other types of flooring); how to install and maintain LVT; technical standards; and sector specific features and benefits.

By the end of this CPD seminar, delegate ought to:
1. Understand the properties and benefits of LVT as a multi-performance system.
2. Have learnt how LVT is manufactured and why it is suitable for commercial specification.
3. Understand the technical benefits of LVT versus other types of flooring.
4. Know how to install and maintain LVT.
5. Understand the features and benefits of LVT in relation to specific sectors (e.g Office, Retail, H&L, Education).

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Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Online Learning

Material type: Seminar

Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls

Given that different areas of buildings (particularly high traffic environments) can require different levels of flooring performance, this CPD module fully explains slip resistance – and how LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tiles) can play its part in preventing falls (and potential injury). The module includes: an introduction to the concept; the dangers of slips and trips; understanding slip resistance and LVT; the tests for slip resistance; key considerations and regulations; the importance of aesthetics; and examples of slip-resistant LVT in action.

RIBA Core Curriculum:

Health, safety and wellbeing

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Online Learning

Material type: Seminar

Designing for people living with Dementia

This CPD covers the impact of aging and dementia, the context, the symptoms and impairments, design related problems in relation to flooring, inclusive design principles. Colour and the ageing eye, colour and contrast.
By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
- What dementia is
- Demetia related issues
- What design features may contribute to tackling dementia issues
- What are the dementia friendly design principles?
- What to consider in dementia friendly flooring design?

RIBA Core Curriculum:

Inclusive environments

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Seminar

The Role of Light Reflectance Value (LRV) when Specifying Luxury Vinyl Tile in Commercial Applications

This CPD module is specifically designed to provide a comprehensive overview of Light Reflectance Value and the role it plays when specifying LRV (Luxury Vinyl Tiles). This includes: an introduction to the concept; the emotional side of LRV and how it affects mood and wellbeing; the technical aspects of LRV and related regulations; and the link between LRV and LVT.
By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
- Light Reflectance Value (LRV) defined and why Lux values matter
- How LRV can affect mood and emotional wellbeing and the importance of contrast in design
- LRV in commercial design and regulatory contexts
- The link between LRV and luxury vinyl tile flooring
- Real life sector specific case studies of LRV and LVT in action

RIBA Core Curriculum:

Legal, regulatory and statutory compliance

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Online Learning

Material type: Seminar

Specifying Luxury Vinyl Tiles in Commercial Environments - NLU

The CPD explains what Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) is, and demonstrates its suitability in commercial environments. It outlines LVT’s benefits and technical features suitable for commercial use and then compares these features to other types of flooring such as stone, ceramics, sheet vinyl, wood and carpet. It also outlines the straight-forward installation and maintenance process of LVT as well as exploring the many specification considerations of LVT. Sector-specific case studies are also illustrated in this CPD.

RIBA Core Curriculum:

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Online Learning

Material type: Seminar

Acoustic LVT Flooring for Shared Spaces

This CPD focuses on the topic of acoustic flooring for shared spaces including student accommodation, office buildings, education, hotels, retirement villages, hospitality and leisure, healthcare, retail and housing. Through this CPD, specifiers, architects and interior designers can understand the features of acoustic LVT flooring and the related design and specification considerations. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of:
- The importance of acoustic design in architecture for health and wellbeing
- Why acoustic LVT flooring is the optimum choice in multi-occupancy properties and product options
- Acoustic standards and what they measure
- Installation key points
- Specification considerations

This CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely

RIBA Core Curriculum:

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Material type: Online Learning

Material type: Seminar

Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls Article

This article explains how design and performance can be combined using safety LVT. On average, slips and trips cause over a third of all major accidents – specifying the correct flooring can help to reduce this, and give peace of mind for specifiers, installers, clients and end users alike. Topics covered include slip resistance and LVT, testing slip resistance, key considerations and regulations, aesthetics and slip-resistant LVT in action. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
- The difference between standard and safety floors
- How slip resistance is tested
- Regulations and what to look out for
- How safety and design can go hand in hand
- Where to use safety floors

RIBA Core Curriculum:

Health, safety and wellbeing

Knowledge level:

Microlearning

Material type: Article

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Flooring for Dementia

This CPD article will focus on the key factors to consider when specifying and designing luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring for use with people with dementia. Topics covered include differentiating between flooring and critical surfaces, acoustics and reducing impact sound, avoiding sensory overload, and Health and Safety credentials. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
- The need for continuous flooring surfaces
- The difference between flooring and critical surfaces
- The different types of LVT and where to specify
- How to identify suitable colours, designs and finishes for dementia-friendly schemes
- What Health and Safety considerations should be addressed

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