Electrifying Architects

‘Electrifying Architects’ focuses on the crucial role of electrification in architecture for achieving a zero-carbon future, featuring discussions on emerging energy transition technologies, opportunities for architects, the importance of measurement in supporting sectoral transition, and scaling electrification for equitable energy access, all while emphasizing the event’s carbon-offset initiatives and live streaming for national audiences.
-NCASC

Protective Coatings Standards, Systems and Selection

This CPD focuses on the role of Protective Coating in Sustainable Architecture and highlights good design practices, common surface preparation methods and suitable coating systems linked to specific project requirements.
-Taubmans

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

Engineered Timber Buildings – The Architect’s Perspective

This course covers identifying engineered timber products in Australia, selecting the right one for specific purposes, addressing structural and safety considerations, and understanding the architect’s role in prefab construction.
– WoodSolutions

Wet Area Waterproofing

This CPD will explain the importance of structural design considerations and potential risks of wet area waterproofing in design and construction. You will learn how to identify the correct wet area waterproofing design response through appropriate material selection and specification.
– Dulux / Fosroc

Joint Sealant Design

In this CPD you will learn about the importance of structural design considerations, appropriate material selection, specification considerations, application requirements and potential risks, for joint sealant design in planning, development and construction.
– Dulux / Fosroc

External Above Ground Waterproofing

This CPD will explain how to identify the correct external above ground waterproofing design response to meet a project brief by understanding the requirements of the NCC, appropriate material selection, structural design considerations and potential risks.
– Dulux / Fosroc

Ventilated Facades and Fibre Cement Materials

Gain a deeper understanding into the history and application of fibre cement facade materials with EQUITONE’s CPD presentation. This course delves into the history of fibre cement and uncovers the latest innovations in ventilated facade systems. We outline the different textures, colours and expressive surfaces and also look at the numerous approaches to internal and external design applications through a presentation of completed projects in Australia.
– Equitone

The Fundamentals of Sound Absorption

Learn how to investigate, evaluate and specify light weight acoustic ceilings systems based upon an understanding of technical performance and the requirements of building standards.
– Knauf

Passivhaus Part 5 – Is it too expensive?

“Is Passivhaus too expensive?” is a question that we get asked all the time, and convincing clients of the affordability of Passivhaus is one of the main hurdles to overcome as an architect. In this part of our Passivhaus series you will discover the financial advantages of Passive House construction. Explore how energy-efficient buildings reduce costs, increase borrowing capacity, and generate long-term savings. Available on-demand.
– Smart Plus Academy