March's issue of RIBA CPD Showcase

March's issue of RIBA CPD Showcase

Mar 15, 2023 |NBS |1 Minute Read

The key theme of this month’s issue of RIBA CPD Showcase is outdoor spaces. The showcase also features CPD materials covering core curriculum topics ‘sustainable architecture’ and ‘places, planning and communities.’ 

The key them of this month’s issue of RIBA CPD Showcase is outdoor spaces. With architects under pressure to squeeze more into less space, the traditional lines between outdoors and in are rapidly becoming blurred. Many of the Providers featured in this month’s issue have found innovative ways of solving the technical and regulatory issues associated with this challenge.

The showcase also features CPD materials covering core curriculum topics ‘sustainable architecture’ and ‘places, planning and communities.’ 

The latest CPD section includes material such as ‘Toplighting Solutions’ by The Rooflight Company, ‘Sustainable Linoleum Flooring and its Contribution to the Built Environment’ by Forbo Flooring Systems, and ‘Solid Surfaces in Retail Design’ by LX Hausys Europe GmbH. 

Some of the CPD material with a focus on outdoor spaces includes: 
• ‘Invasive Plant Root Barriers’ by Geofabrics Ltd.
•‘Specifiers Guide to Non-Combustible Decking Systems’ by ecodek.
• ‘How and Where to Design a Living Wall to Meet Fire Regulations’ by ANS Group Global.
• ‘Structural Waterproofing for Podium Decks and Buried Roofs’ by Delta Membrane Systems Ltd.

Our selection of online learning features ‘Public Seating’ by Tecno Spa, ‘A New Vision for Architectural Facades’ by Cembrit Ltd, and ‘Climate Change as a Force for Innovation’ by Milliken. 

The range of materials in this month’s Featured CPD section includes ‘Lighting for Historic Buildings’ by Llumarlite Ltd, ‘Luxury Residential Lighting’ by Homeplay Ltd and ‘Why Acoustics Matter and How to Specify Them’ by Knauf UK. 

Visit ribacpd.com to find even more RIBA-accredited CPD materials.

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