Introduction to Biophilic Design
Introduction to Biophilic Design explores how nature-integrated spaces enhance wellbeing, attention, and performance across residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. Learn the science behind sensory design, avoid greenwashing, and apply practical frameworks that meet NCSE competencies—ideal for architects seeking evidence-based tools to future-proof their practice and client outcomes.
-Cocoplum
Tile Fundamentals
Enhance your expertise with our in-depth workshop covering porcelain vs ceramic tiles, rectified vs non-rectified edges, P and R slip ratings, cutting-edge tile technology, China vs Europe manufacturing, and efflorescence prevention. Ideal for professionals looking to broaden their tile application knowledge in architectural and design spaces.
-Myaree Ceramics
Large Format Porcelain Slabs
Enhance your knowledge with this Porcelanosa CPD on Large Format Slabs. Explore their versatility, durability, installation, techniques, design and maintenance. Perfect for professionals aiming to deepen their knowledge and apply innovative, high-performance surfaces in architectural and interior projects.
-Porcelanosa
Tile & Stone Installation – Complete System Solution
Formal online CPD Training on using a single source system for the installation of tile and stone. The webinar covers the compatibility requirements of Australian Standards, teaches participants to recognise common causes of system failure, explains the benefits of a complete system solution, and teaches best-practice methods to minimise risk.
-Laticrete
Surface intelligence: Evaluating materials for flooring and wall cladding applications.
Discover comprehensive, customised, and sustainable solutions for flooring and wall cladding surfaces that balance performances with environmental responsibility.
-Cosentino
Innovative PVC Woven Flooring Design
Learn how woven vinyl flooring enhances durability, aesthetics, and sustainability in commercial projects. Explore fire compliance (AS ISO 9239.1-2003), 3D design tools, and material benefits like slip resistance and acoustic performance. Gain CPD points while optimizing flooring solutions for functionality, longevity, and design versatility.
-Dickson
Inclusive Design: Designing for Dementia and Ageing
Inclusive design is crucial for addressing the needs of individuals with Dementia, a degenerative disease that impacts their lifestyles and causes both physical and mental limitations. This CPD will give you the tools to design by understanding the context, atmosphere, and sensorial elements that affect their wellbeing, enhancing their quality of life.
Slip Resistance Design Considerations: Understanding slip resistance in practical applications
Our Slip CPD will cover the importance of slip in design, the different test methods and safety flooring performance requirements. You will gain sound knowledge of the National Construction Code regulations and Australian Standards for slip resistance. We also cover some of the common mistakes around where to use safety flooring or smooth surface flooring.
-Tarkett
Infection Prevention & Interior Finishes: Flooring Considerations
In our Infection Control CPD, we look at the threat antimicrobial resistance poses and how this is leading to an increase in healthcare associated infections. We detail high versus low risk areas, allowing you to determine what floor finish should be specified. We also look at antimicrobial test methods, and discuss how the misuse of antibiotics and biocides can lead to Antimicrobial Resistance – a major public health threat.
-Tarkett
Specifying Sustainable Floorcoverings
When selecting flooring, health and sustainability are front of mind. That’s why Tarkett doesn’t just offer beautiful, high-quality, sustainable flooring solutions, but also complete piece of mind. This Sustainability CPD will examine what ‘sustainable’ means in the context of flooring, the importance of maintenance, and how to utilise third party building labels and some key credentials to assist in the specification of sustainable flooring products.
-Tarkett