RIBA Core Curriculum: Climate
The following CPD materials fall within the ‘Climate: sustainable architecture’ RIBA Core Curriculum topic area.
This seminar answers two key questions: “What are the drivers for regulations changes?” and “What are the connections between Part L and CHS?” It also discusses the key factors in fabric performance, and the road to the future – zero carbon.
Xtratherm is a leading insulation manufacturer of high performance thermal insulation materials such as PIR, Phenolic and EPS, with factories in the UK, Ireland and Belgium. It prides itself on its dedicated technical support and has gone out of its way to train every one of its technical team to the highest standards of competency in U-value calculation and condensation risk.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This CPD seminar covers the details of the changes to Part L in terms both of the role of the building envelope and the effect that they have on the specification process. It includes an assessment of the influence of building envelope parameters on Part L calculations, the impact of detailing, and a discussion on cost-effective routes to gaining compliance.
Tata Steel has nearly 50 years’ experience in the manufacture of pre-finished steel for the building envelope through its Colorcoat brand. During this time it has developed a deep understanding of all aspects of building envelope design and construction, through working with specifiers on optimal project solutions and through technical collaborations with Oxford Brookes University and the Steel Construction Institute.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 50 minutes