Lualdi UK

This CPD will discuss the evolution of door design from a traditional to a neat and functional design. Topics discussed include the composition of standard and concealed doors, the importance of using sustainable materials to manufacture doors, the elements used compose fire doors, and health and safety regulations regarding fire and acoustic compliance to British Standards. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of:
- How the evolution of architecture and design affects the design of modern doors
- How the technical structure of wooden and concealed doors can allow you to specify the correct product according to needs
- How the materials used for producing doors affect the performance and the environmental impact
- The requirements of a certified fire and acoustic door
- How to specify a door which complies with UK British Standards and guarantees safety for people using the building

The CPD is about the use of the glass sliding doors. It will discuss how spaces can be optimised through the doors when designing an environment, the advantages of designing glass sliding doors, what a standard door and a glass sliding door are made of and their components, the sustainability of the materials used for production - including glass and aluminium – and finally, the UK regulations related to glass sliding doors. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of:
- The advantages of designing open spaces through transparent partitions
- How glass can be efficiently applied to the doors
- How the adaptability of glass sliding doors can permit a more flexible design
- How to specify the correct glass sliding door in line safety requirements and compliance with regulations