Formal CPD – The Build & Design Centre

Sustainable Living with a Smart Home System

Presenter/s: Sunil Abraham

1 Formal CPD POINT/S April 23, 2024 12:00 - 1:00PM

Sustainable living is a necessity of the present-day world. We are constantly facing increase in electricity tariffs and at the same time, we need more electricity to drive a carbon neutral future. This course will focus on a sustainable Smart Home design, diving into the functionalities and on the development of an eco-system with the coordination and integration of appropriate environmental systems.

Towards Net Zero - Blinds, Best Practice Sustainability & Beyond

Presenter/s: Alison Peach

1 Formal CPD POINT/S May 7, 2024 12:00 - 1:00PM

Though sometimes overlooked on these terms, window coverings are an important consideration for specifiers motivated by sustainability. With their capacity to control not just light and glare but also heat, the best blind and curtain fabrics have a key role to play in improving thermal efficiency.

Specifying Sliding Door Systems

Presenter/s: Bobby Salami

1 Formal CPD POINT/S May 21, 2024 12:00 - 1:00PM

This presentation will provide an in depth understanding of design parameters, different construction methods and the importance of selecting a suitable sliding door systems based on design criteria and the application to ensure an intelligent system is specified for your projects.

How to Design & Specify Bespoke Clay Masonry

Presenter/s: Rusty Williams

1 Formal CPD POINT/S June 4, 2024 12:00 - 1:00PM

This session focusses on learning how to specify different brick Bond Patterns, Coloured Patterns, Protruding/ Textured Patterns and Hit & Miss Patterns. It provides inspiration in design with industry references and technical guidelines.

Selection of Aluminium Windows & Doors for Commercial & Residential Applications

Presenter/s: Bernie San Diego

1 Formal CPD POINT/S June 18, 2024 12:00 - 1:00PM

This presentation will assist designers, architects and specifiers understanding key design considerations when selecting and nominating windows and doors. It will also highlight how energy impacts the selection of framing & glazing systems.