Esteemed professionals and valued members of the Australian Institute of Architects: we are delighted to present to you our comprehensive and diverse collection of external Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, carefully curated to meet your specific needs and professional growth aspirations.
Each of the listed courses have been reviewed and approved for formal points through the Institute’s Refuel CPD Provider program. Allowing you to connect with external CPD providers, and find curated content on the subject matter of your choice.
This CPD explores aluminium façade innovation through material performance, solar shading, and engineered façade solutions. Learn how to optimise aluminium systems for durability, sustainability, wind performance, and constructability, while balancing design intent with engineering, compliance, and project-specific performance requirements.
-Louvreclad
This seminar explores key louvre performance criteria including energy efficiency, rain defence, and pressure drop, supported by recent case studies. It also outlines updates to AS4740 developed with Standards Australia, helping architects and specifiers better compare natural ventilators and apply enhanced performance data to projects.
-Louvreclad
Designing for Neuro‑Inclusive Environments is a CPD exploring how flooring and interior design influence sensory experience, comfort, and usability. Grounded in Australian standards and research, it supports architects and designers to create inclusive, legible environments across commercial sectors, with practical guidance on visual comfort, acoustics, safety, and wayfinding.
– Karndean
This course will provide architects with the tools to design commercial kitchens and bars that meet industry standards and evolving demands. Covering Australian standards, planning, design principles, sustainability practices, equipment selection, current trends, and best practices. Participants will learn to create functional, safe, and adaptable kitchen designs.
-Caterlink
This CPD explores how daylight influences human health, wellbeing, and indoor environmental quality, and outlines Australia’s regulatory requirements for natural light and illuminance. Participants learn key design principles that shape daylight performance and how to evaluate daylight using simple metrics and pre‑construction assessment tools to support evidence‑based residential design.
-Velux
Step into the world of Insulated Panels with this educational CPD that looks at how panels meet strict building codes and regulatory requirements while achieving sustainability standards.
– Kingspan
Condensation is a common but often overlooked risk in building envelopes, leading to mould growth and costly issues in new buildings when not properly addressed. This CPD explains how to measure, monitor, and prevent condensation to protect building performance and longevity.
– Kingspan
Insulated panel systems offer an efficient, high-performance solution for modern construction, combining strong thermal performance, long spans, and fast installation. This CPD focuses on how these systems can be designed to meet NCC fire safety requirements by outlining key risks, relevant standards, and compliant solutions for architects, even in higher-risk applications.
– Kingspan
The CPD discusses the need to identify the correct concrete floor treatment and coating design while taking into account structural design considerations and potential risks for concrete floor treatments and coatings in planning, development and construction. Covers the importance of material selection to meet coating design and application requirements.
– Dulux
This CPD explores the design, compliance and performance of spray-applied waterproofing membranes in external applications. Participants will gain practical insights into NCC 2022 and AS4654 requirements, detailing complex junctions, sustainability benefits, and best practice strategies to support durable, compliant and high-performing waterproofing systems.
– Envirosystems
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. Applying design principles to create Dementia-friendly environments can significantly improve safety, orientation, memory, comfort and behaviour, ultimately resulting in livable and suitable spaces for those affected by Dementia.
– Gerflor
This presentation introduces neurodiversity, outlines key legislation and standards, and highlights common sensory challenges and their design implications. It provides foundational insight into how diverse cognitive and sensory needs interact with the built environment and why incorporating neuroinclusive principles is essential for creating supportive, accessible, and human-centred spaces.
– Altro
A professional education program for architects and building professionals focused on health risk in the built environment. The course addresses exposure pathways, material health, moisture, indoor air quality, and building biology principles to support informed design, specification, and construction decisions in real projects.
– Healthy Home Expert
Gain essential knowledge of surveying technologies and accuracy standards critical to architectural planning. This course covers key terms, scanning methods, point cloud preparation, and modelling workflows—empowering professionals to collaborate confidently with surveyors and make informed design decisions based on precise spatial data.
-ESO Surveyors
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
CPD Providers listed here have had their CPD content reviewed by the Australian Institute of Architects.
Participation in recognised activities will accrue formal or informal points.
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