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
How to Document Rigid Insulation

Learn how to document various types of insulation to achieve compliant building envelopes, along with gaining a greater understanding of the methodologies of condensation management and breathable membranes.
-Kingspan
Insulation 101: The Science Behind Thermal Insulation

Learn about the difference between Total R-values and Material R-values, along with gaining a greater understanding of the thermal bridging and the different types of insulation.
-Kingspan
Designing for Durability

This course delves into timber durability by explaining concepts, listing limitations for timber, concrete, and steel, exploring performance variations in timber, and defining risk factors for timber durability in construction.
– WoodSolutions
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 3 – Designing for the Future

Ready to unlock the secrets of sustainable architecture and design energy efficient buildings that will shape the future? Part 3 of our Passivhaus series explores the key principles and considerations for designing sustainable buildings with a focus on energy efficiency and long-term performance. Available on-demand.
– Smart Plus Academy
Passivhaus Part 2 – Health, Sustainability, Affordability

The second part of our Passivhaus series will take you on a transformative journey, exploring the intersection of health, sustainability, and affordability in the built environment. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the vital role that buildings play in shaping our well-being, the environment, and our economies. Available on-demand.
– Smart Plus Academy
Natural Facades & Finishes – Terracotta, CFC & Brick Facings

This presentation provides attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the natural façade offerings and rainscreen installation methods that can help Architects to deliver a sustainable design.
– Fairview
NCC2019 Changes to Section J: Thermal Performance & Condensation Management

Learn about the codes changes to Section J of National Construction Code 2019 along with gaining a greater understanding of thermal bridging and condensation management.
– Kingspan
Condensation Conundrums

The NCC introduced condensation management in 2019 under health and amenity. This CPD looks at legacy problems and how design, specification, and understanding of various control layers can contribute to effective management of condensation risk.
– Proctor Group