Reducing Operational Carbon – Using window and door specification to build for efficiency
In this course, architects will learn about innovations in windows and doors systems in order to design, build, and construct homes that meet the new 7-star energy-efficiency provisions. The course will cover vital elements such as climate zones, U Values ad solar heat gain coefficients, enabling architects to specify the right windows and doors to maximise natural light and the views.
-AWS
Indoor Air Quality IAQ for Healthy Buildings
This course provides architects important knowledge about the benefits of improving indoor air quality to design buildings with their occupants’ wellbeing in mind. This CPD will cover the numerous sources of indoor pollution with the latest international data and research and what solutions are available to plan, design and specifying materials that are ecofriendly and sustainable for greener buildings.
-Wellness Surfaces
Floodplain Design, Construction & Impacts on Flood Insurance
Enabling new and retrofit designs for flood mitigation of the built environment to ensure the properties are suitable for insurance cover.
-iReact Consulting
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
Weatherproofing Compliance
This presentation will explore weatherproofing defects, building design and compliance with the 2022 NCC. The learning outcomes include:
• Recognise the impact of weatherproofing and the importance of compliance
• Recognise the NCC requirements for weatherproofing
• Explain the process of the AS4284 Testing
• Interpret and apply the AS4284 Test Results
• Explain how to design a compliant wall system for an actual project
– Fairview
Passivhaus Part 5 – Is it too expensive?
“Is Passivhaus too expensive?” is a question that we get asked all the time, and convincing clients of the affordability of Passivhaus is one of the main hurdles to overcome as an architect. In this part of our Passivhaus series you will discover the financial advantages of Passive House construction. Explore how energy-efficient buildings reduce costs, increase borrowing capacity, and generate long-term savings. Available on-demand.
– Smart Plus Academy
Passivhaus Part 4 – Small Actions, Big Impact
In Part 4 of our Passivhaus series we are looking at the big picture and how Passivhauses are designed to maximize comfort while minimizing energy consumption. The ultimate goal? To create buildings that not only provide a healthy indoor environment but also become energy producers and help to fight climate change. Available on-demand.
– Smart Plus Academy
Passivhaus Part 1 – How it all began
Discover the Passivhaus approach to building design, emphasizing energy efficiency, sustainability, and healthy indoor environments. Learn how advanced building envelopes, fresh air systems, and energy harvesting reduce heating energy demand by up to 90%. Available on-demand.
– Smart Plus Academy
Longevity in design with Ultracompact stone surfaces
Within this 1 hour presentation you will grasp a full comprehensive understanding of what makes ultracompact stone surfaces unique, durable and long lasting for multi-applications.
– Cosentino
Sliding and Folding Door Hardware Systems
This CPD will provide a general overview of correctly specifying sliding door and folding door systems, the components used and suitable applications.
– Allegion