Available CPD Topics
These CPD sessions are held at your architecture firm’s office unless otherwise stated. T&C’s apply to all bookings.
Biophilic Design: the benefits of timber
1 formal point
1 hour
Porta
CPD learning outcomes;
What is biophilic design
Biophilic design principles
Importance of biophilic design
Benefits of biophilic design.
Cognitive and psychological
Physiological
Performance Criteria: 3, 10, 18, 28, 31, 33, 39, 45
Understanding Modern Combustion Heating
1 formal point
1 hour
Escea
CPD learning outcomes;
Analyse the key differences in combustion energy sources for heating
Identify and compare the design benefits of room sealed gas fires
Recognise the key advantages of power direct flues
Define the design benefits of zero clearance gas fires
Performance Criteria: 31, 33, 35, 39, 45
TIMBER CHAIN OF CUSTODY CERTIFICATION
1 FORMAL POINT
1 HOUR
Porta
CPD learning outcomes;
Explain the concept of Chain of Custody Certification for timber products
Name the 2 schemes in Australia that certify Chain of Custody for timber products
Explain the differences and benefits between FSC and PEFC certification
Explain the benefits of specifying FSC &/or PEFC
Describe the 5 critical parts of the certification process
Compare species & certifications to achieve the most sustainable outcome
Specify products that are certified by FSC and/or PEFC to assist in achieving higher Green Star ratings for projects
Performance Criteria: 20, 26, 31, 33, 39, 45
Designing With Timber for Durability Style & Compliance
1 FORMAL POINT
1 HOUR
Porta
CPD learning outcomes;
Define the certification levels for sustainably sourced timbers.
Understand the relevant fire requirements.
Understand the various coatings commercially available and define maintenance schedules
Select timbers that are fit for purpose based on:
Durability
Visual Appearance
Stability
Performance Criteria: 12, 24, 28, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45
THE PATHWAYS TO COMPLYING WITH THE AUSTRALIAN CONSTRUCTION CODE
1 FORMAL POINT
1 HOUR
Weathertex
CPD learning outcomes;
Successfully presented to the Association of Australian Certifiers (AAC), this topic will help to empower Architects & Designers with the information required to address concerns that Certifiers/PCAs may raise around providing acceptable forms of evidence of NCC compliance for construction industry products.
It defines the six acceptable methods of providing evidence of NCC compliance, their order of rigour and where each one may be used.
Performance Criteria: 39, 44, 45, 46, 54, 57
Circularity in the Built Environment
1 formal point
1 hour
Weathertex
CPD learning outcomes;
Understand the concept of circularity in design and construction
Identify and explain the three key principles of circularity
Define a ‘Circularity Score’ and identify high performing products
Know how to apply this new knowledge to your projects
Performance Criteria: 3, 10, 28, 31, 33, 35, 39, 44, 45
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR COLD STORAGE CONSTRUCTION
1 FORMAL POINT
1 HOUR
ASKIN
CPD learning outcomes;
Requirements of Insulated Panels in the different building classes and construction types.
The 5 main considerations in panelised construction for temperature control layers - thermal, air, vapour drive, moisture and substrates.
Use of panels for external and internal applications, including benefits and limitations.
The different uses of buildings within the controlled environment sector.
Condensation risk and fire certification.
Performance Criteria: 37, 39, 40, 41, 44, 46, 47, 48, 58, 59, 1, 5, 7, 11 ,12, 16, 23, 24, 31, 33
CLEANROOM AND PHYSICAL CONTAINMENT LABORATORY DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
1 FORMAL POINT
1 HOUR
ASKIN
CPD learning outcomes;
What is a controlled environment?
Understanding the construction requirements for the project.
Break down on the type of Clean Room based on PC, BSL, QC requirements.
NCC Requirements for Fire, Thermal, Structure and Air Tightness.
Construction materials to be used.
Performance Criteria: 37, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 46, 47, 58, 59, 1, 5, 9, 11, 14, 16, 19, 22, 28
Building sustainably with Timber
1 Formal point
1 hour
Weathertex
CPD learning outcomes;
Examine the benefits of sustainable construction products
Learn how timber embodies energy and is the ultimate renewable resource
Learn about the Carbon Cycle
Compare how timber rates against other construction materials
Trends in Cross Laminated Timber CLT
Third Party sustainability accreditations
EPD versus LCA
How does Australia rate compared with the rest of the world ?
Performance Criteria: 3, 10,28, 31, 33, 35, 39, 44, 45
Fire Requirements for External Walls & Facades
1 formal point
1 hour
Askin Performance Panels
CPD learning outcomes;
NCC 2022 - specific fire requirements for suitability.
Principles of fire performance. Compliance requirements for different classes and building types.
Design considerations concerning fire performance.
Understand the different fire tests and where they fit into the requirements of the NCC.
Performance Criteria: 37, 39, 41, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 51, 58, 59, 1, 5, 11, 16, 22,28
Fire Safety in Timber Cladding
1 formal poinT
1 hour
Weathertex
CPD learning outcomes;
Examine the nature of recent non-compliant cladding incidents
Recognise the fire resistant properties of timber
Describe in detail the DtS applications for timber cladding in the NCC
Performance Criteria: 39, 44, 45
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF THE BUILDING ENVELOPE – NCC 2022
1 formal point
1 hour
Askin Performance Panels
CPD learning outcomes;
The 2022 NCC – What you need to know.
The science of thermal insulation.
Understand the principles of thermal bridging. Analyse the impact of thermal bridging on thermal performance.
Continuous insulation – What is it? Continuous insulation and thermal bridging.
Performance Criteria: 37, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 53, 58, 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 12, 23, 24, 28, 31, 33
INSULATED PANEL ROOF SYSTEMS: DELIVERING A COMPLETE ROOFING SOLUTION
1 Formal point
1 houR
Askin Performance Panels
CPD learning outcomes;
Characteristics, options, and configurations of insulated metal roof panels.
Engineering considerations affecting Insulated Panels.
How Insulated Panels meet all the performance requirements of the NCC in relation to weatherproofing, air-tightness, thermal considerations and fire. Including its contribution to Passivhaus design principles.
Standards required for Insulated Panels - NCC
Additional considerations to roof design - Solar.
Performance Criteria: 37, 39, 41, 44, 46, 47, 48, 58, 59, 1, 5, 7, 11, 16, 24, 28, ,31, 33
Addressing Condensation & Mould in stud wall construction
1 formal point
1 hour
Weathertex
CPD learning outcomes;
History – factors contributing to increased condensation
Mould – risks and possible damage
Condensation & vapour – the science
Solutions – addressing the issue
R Values – clarifying the fact
Performance Criteria: 39, 44, 45
PASSIVHAUS DESIGN PRINCIPLES IN COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
1 formal point
1 hour
Askin Performance Panels
CPD learning outcomes;
What is Passivhaus? Performance criteria.
How does thermal bridging impact the overall performance of a building?
The importance of airtightness.
Insulated Panel, what is it?
What is AS/NZS4859.2 and its role within the 2022 National Construction Code?
Insulated panel’s contribution to better Passivhaus design.
Performance Criteria: 37, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 51, 53, 54, 55, 58. 1, 5, 11, 16, 23, 24, 28, 31, 33
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Colour Psychology
3 formal points
3 hours
location: 625 Harris st Ultimo
$105 – $175
Design Research Associates
CPD learning outcomes;
Examine the diverse origins of colour psychology beliefs and understand the links between colour beliefs, colour connotations and responses to colour;
Identify and understand the range of factors that influence the interface between colour and human response;
Explore the impact of a range of personality traits and patterns of similarity and difference in responses to colour;
Examine and apply the ways in which evidence-based colour psychology insight can be applied in design and the built environment.
Performance Criteria: 2.1, 3.2, 4.3
colour fundamentals
3 FORMAL POINTS
3 HOURs
location: 625 Harris st Ultimo
$105 – $175
Design Research Associates
CPD learning outcomes;
Examine and identify colour attributes, categories of colour and basic colour constructs including primary colour, secondary colour and tertiary colour;
Explore and experiment with colour application strategies common in design and the built environment including monochromatic colour, monotone, analogous colour and seven types of contrasting colour;
Build a resource that collates and illustrates colour attributes, key colour constructs, theories of contrast and four key colour application strategies relevant to design and the built environment.
Performance Criteria: 2.1, 3.2, 4.3