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
Designing interior wall and ceiling linings for high humidity and aquatic areas

This CPD delves into the critical role of interior wall and ceiling linings in high humidity and aquatic environments. By understanding the potential health risks associated with condensation and mould growth, we explore the importance of adhering to Australian standards for humidity design.
-Knauf
Maximising Building Performance: The Essential Role of Insulation in IEQ: Introduction to Insulation

This course provides architects with fundamental knowledge about the critical relationship between Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and insulation. It explores how insulation influences and enhances IEQ, focusing on the essential factors that contribute to creating healthier indoor environments. Participants will gain insights into the key aspects of insulation, including different categories, relevant standards, and applications, as well as other relevant building performance benefits. This CPD session equips architects with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions when specifying insulation, ensuring optimal design outcomes for occupant wellbeing and comfort.
-Fletcher Insulation
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
Design Considerations for Education Ceilings

This course provides a thorough understanding of the unique requirements and considerations necessary for ceiling systems in educational institutions. It covers the vital components of designing, choosing, and installing ceiling systems that address the specific needs of educational settings, ensuring they contribute to a conducive learning atmosphere and adhere to educational facility standards.
-Armstrong Ceilings
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
Introduction to Interior Acoustics

This course equips architects with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to incorporate effective acoustic design principles into their projects. By prioritizing acoustic considerations from the early stages of design, architects can create buildings that not only delight the senses but also promote comfort, productivity, and well-being for occupants.
-Armstrong Ceilings
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
Fireplace types and functionality

In this comprehensive presentation on fireplace types, we explore not only the diverse range of options available but also the crucial design considerations that underpin their functionality and aesthetic appeal. From traditional wood-burning fireplaces to modern gas or electric variants, each type offers unique advantages and challenges that need to be carefully assessed.
-Jetmaster Fireplaces Australia
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