Architectural Acoustics: Speech Intelligibility and Speech Privacy

Master speech intelligibility, speech privacy, and related NCC/Green Star requirements. We present practical solutions and case studies highlighting successful projects in various environments: stadiums, schools, aquatic centres, community hubs, healthcare, airports, train stations, and so on. Discover the latest patented soundproofing innovations and systems.
-Megasorber
Health-First Washroom Design

Join us for a discussion on how hygiene-focused washroom design can improve health outcomes for users and boost property values for savvy decision-makers. We also explore the current legislative environment and its impacts on health, emerging industry trends and the introduction of novel techniques and technologies.
-RBA Group
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.
Designing For Comfort and Sustainability: The Role of Natural Ventilation in Modern Architecture

This course explores indoor air quality standards, factors impacting air quality, and the role of elevated airspeed in enhancing thermal comfort, ventilation, and energy efficiency. Participants will gain insights into optimising natural ventilation for sustainable and comfortable architectural designs.
-Big Ass Fans
Design Considerations for Healthcare Ceilings

This course offers comprehensive insights into the specific requirements and considerations for ceiling systems in healthcare buildings. It delves into the critical aspects of designing, selecting, and implementing ceiling systems that meet the unique demands of healthcare environments.
-Armstrong Ceilings
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
Lighting Design for People and Places

Explore lighting’s influence on well-being and the environment. Delve into material selection, automation, and tunable LED tech in our immersive workshop. Experience firsthand the transformative power of human-centric lighting for comfort and productivity.
-TOVO Lighting
Reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections through: Evidence-Based Design

This CPD will help you Identify areas of risk and high infection control requirements in hospitals and healthcare facilities by assessing flooring and integrated systems to help minimise the risk of hospital-acquired infections (HAI) and future proof facilities.
-Gerflor
Sydney Water Building Plan Approval Processes – In Scope & Out of Scope

Comprehensive and free presentation to provide you with a thorough understanding of Sydney Water requirements for building adjacent to and over their assets, standard assets (in scope) and more complex assets (out of scope). Essential information for all architects, as part of your planning stage, and in the construction phase.
– MGP Building & Infrastructure Services