Specifying Glazed Partitions

Description

Glazed partitions, when specified correctly, can bring a transformative element to office workspaces and commercial buildings, allowing architects, designers, contractors and building managers to derive the most benefit for the users of these spaces.

This interactive seminar and webinar provides an understanding on the different types of glazed partitions, what impacts performance and how to effectively specify partitioning systems.

Learning aims:

• An overview of acoustics
• How acoustics are tested and the impact on specification
• The different types of glass and their attributes
• The impact of The Equality Act 2010 on specification
• Glass partitions and WELL certification

By the end of this CPD, delegates should:

1. Understand acoustic influences on performance requirements.
2. Understand where in a scheme to specify different glass types.
3. Understand how to comply with The Equality Act requirements.
4. Understand how glazing is fire-rated and the importance of integrity and insulation.
5. Understand how glazed partitioning can influence WELL certification.