Materials
'Materials' of course covers the most fundamental building blocks of architecture. Here are eight CPD seminars representing eight different materials solutions to the designer.
A one-hour seminar that will help specifiers to better understand the placement and importance of fire glass. It explains the different threats of fire, the various fire class classifications, testing methods and safety standards. The ultimate aim is to help specifiers specify fire rated glass.
Vetrotech Saint-Gobain is Europe's leading manufacturer of specialist fire resisting glass. All Vetrotech glass has an 'A' safety rating and is UV stable. It also meets British Standards (BS), European Norm (EN) requirements for Integrity (E) and Integrity and Insulation (EI). Vetrotech Saint-Gobain pushes technological boundaries in its bid to offer products that are far superior to its competitors.
Q-railing's CPD helps architects understand the benefits of stainless steel modular railing and balustrade systems. It focuses on the aesthetic potential of stainless steel, the flexibility of modular design, material performance, assembly techniques, and the importance of quality, safety, standards and regulations.
Learners can see how well-engineered stainless steel modular handrail and balustrade systems compliment architectural design and function; understand assembly and installation of modular systems and examine building regulations and the difference in stainless steel grades.
Q-railing designs, manufactures and supplies a range of premium railing systems and handrails. The company's modular approach to railings facilitates limitless design possibilities. Elements from any product line can be combined to create the exact look you want. Special attention is paid to installation at the design process, to ensure systems are simple to put together and can be installed without the need for specialist tools or labourers.
This is a one hour presentation on the choices in hardwood flooring, including performance criteria, ranges and surfaces, undercarriage details, associated details such as under floor heating, retractable seating etc, and long-term maintenance.
Junckers is Europe's largest manufacturer of pre-finished solid hardwood flooring, supplying hardwood flooring systems for sports, commercial and residential use. Junckers employs the largest technical sales force specialising in the specification and use of hardwood floors.