Sustainable architecture
The following RIBA-approved CPD materials fall within the RIBA core curriculum topic ‘Sustainable architecture’, which covers the legal and regulatory basis (including primary and secondary legislation) and principles of climate change mitigation and adaptation. It also covers low carbon and low energy design, over the life of a building, with effective client briefing and management.
Provides an overview of the new Part L 2021 edition and the proposed Future Homes Standard performance requirements, as well as an introduction to the RIBA Climate Challenge 2030 and its target criteria, including embodied carbon. Other topics include the process and conventions involved in a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and what an EPD is and its role in calculating embodied carbon.
Unilin Insulation (formerly Xtratherm) is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of insulation. The company has a 20-plus-year history of working in partnership with construction professionals to close the gap between design and as-built performance. It was the first company in the UK and Ireland to be assessed and certified under the NSAI and BRE thermal modeling competency scheme.
Duration: 45 minutes, plus Q&A
Includes practical guidance on how raised floors can contribute to Green Building, the fundamentals of different Green Building certificates, and the documentation and information required to achieve certifications.
Lindner Group is a leading company in the building envelope, interior fit-out and insulation markets. It advises, develops, produces and implements products and projects, from single-trade jobs to turnkey solutions, covering both new build and renovations.
Duration: 45 minutes, plus Q&A
Focuses on an alternative plasticiser-free option to luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring and explains how it contributes to the sustainability and well-being of buildings and their occupants. Topics covered include what polypropylene coated resilient flooring is, its sustainability features and benefits, how it can help promote well-being in both commercial and residential properties, and relevant industry standards.
Parador is a leading global interior brand that has been designing and producing flooring in Germany and Austria since 1977. Born out of a passion for and desire to create outstanding spaces in a sustainable way, Parador works directly with the design industry and retailers to deliver quality flooring with a modern and premium aesthetic.
Duration: one hour, plus Q&A
A presentation aimed at anyone interested in an environmentally-focused specification of rainscreen cladding systems. Explores the principles of sustainability in construction by examining B-Corp (Certified B Corporations) and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and their importance in relation to the use of aluminium.
BTS Fabrications produces high quality façade and rainscreen products to suit every budget. BTS’ in-house technical and design teams work with architects to turn ideas into reality using a broad range of materials, finishes and manufacturing options. Based in the UK, all BTS products are produced in the company’s own purpose-built facility in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.
Duration: one hour, plus Q&A
A seminar designed to debunk common myths surrounding embodied carbon, foster transparency regarding sustainability, and help you to specify with confidence. Discover more about carbon, embodied carbon, carbon lifecycles and whole lifecycle carbon. This thought-provoking seminar is presented in conjunction with carbon reduction engineering consultants Tunley Engineering.
Optima is a market-leading, international glass partitioning and door specialist. Its service offering combines specification, design, manufacturing, installation and aftercare, using its own expert teams. All products are acoustically certified and and have individual EPDs. Optima is committed to improving the environment and has set out its roadmap to achieving net zero carbon by 2035.
Duration: one hour, plus Q&A