Core Curriculum: Climate
The core curriculum topic ‘climate’ includes a wide variety of subject areas, from understanding and prioritising energy efficiency in low carbon design, to post-occupancy evaluation and feedback. Regulation, benchmarking tools and assessment methods also feature prominently.
This seminar puts the effect of Building Regulation Document L on glass specification into context, providing detailed information on glass and glazing performance requirements and explaining the new parameters set for glass and glazing specification in all four parts of the new Document L revision.
Guardian Glass UK is part of Guardian Industries, a global manufacturer of flat glass products. Established in 1932, Guardian is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of float glass, operating thirty float glass lines worldwide, including in the UK. An innovator that operates at the very forefront of modern glass manufacturing technologies – in the fields of energy saving, safety, aesthetics and speciality products – Guardian always has the right glass to suit your project.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 30-45 minutes
This CPD seminar aims to educate delegates on timber window renovation and replacement products, as an option within period properties. It details the anatomy of the sash window and discusses current slim double-glazing products in the market place.
Ventrolla offers a unique renovation service, repairing and improving the energy performance of timber windows and doors in commercial and domestic projects. With 30 years' experience, Ventrolla works closely with English Heritage, CADW, Historic Scotland and conservation officers. Ventrolla has offices throughout the UK and Ireland.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This seminar aims to explore the various types of waterproofing through case studies and, in particular, the use of ‘cavity drain’ and ‘air gap membranes’ in a variety of different situations, from domestic basements and listed buildings to the London Underground.
Delta Membrane Systems provides the world’s foremost range of products for drainage, waterproofing and underground wall protection. It is one of the largest manufacturers of cavity drain membranes in the world, and an expert in the field of providing a total waterproofing solution for designers. Delta provides waterproofing for walls/floors and vaults in refurbishment, new build, retro-fit and construction, with technical support and consultation throughout all project stages, Delta invests heavily in the training and support of its network of professional installers, ensuring complete peace of mind.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour