Passivhaus Part 4 – Small Actions, Big Impact

In Part 4 of our Passivhaus series we are looking at the big picture and how Passivhauses are designed to maximize comfort while minimizing energy consumption. The ultimate goal? To create buildings that not only provide a healthy indoor environment but also become energy producers and help to fight climate change. Available on-demand.
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Passivhaus Part 3 – Designing for the Future

Ready to unlock the secrets of sustainable architecture and design energy efficient buildings that will shape the future? Part 3 of our Passivhaus series explores the key principles and considerations for designing sustainable buildings with a focus on energy efficiency and long-term performance. Available on-demand.
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Passivhaus Part 2 – Health, Sustainability, Affordability

The second part of our Passivhaus series will take you on a transformative journey, exploring the intersection of health, sustainability, and affordability in the built environment. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the vital role that buildings play in shaping our well-being, the environment, and our economies. Available on-demand.
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Passivhaus Part 1 – How it all began

Discover the Passivhaus approach to building design, emphasizing energy efficiency, sustainability, and healthy indoor environments. Learn how advanced building envelopes, fresh air systems, and energy harvesting reduce heating energy demand by up to 90%. Available on-demand.
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Le Corbusier’s ‘Polychromie Architecturale’

Describes Le Corbusier’s approach to ‘Polychromie Architecturale’, in which designs are conceived in colour from the beginning, as an integral part of the architecture.
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External Wall and Coating Systems Non-Combustibility Compliance

As part of this CPD, you will be able to access external wall coating system design solutions against project brief and National Construction Code (NCC) requirements.

Intumescent Coatings for Steel

As part of this CPD, you will be able to assess project budget and timeframe against project requirements and objectives, relevant legislation, statutory planning requirements, building codes and standards.
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Steel Design & Detailing for Long Term Protection

Provides an explanation of the preferred elements of steel design resulting the longest life expectancy for the structure, how design components can cause early onset of corrosion in steel structures, how to properly document and reference steel and identify defects in fabricated steel structures.
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Protective Coatings Warranties

Understanding the relationship between maintenance and the achievement of design life, the difference between consumer guarantees, material warranty and performance warranties and the benefits of utilising the expertise of protective coating specialists and a warrantable project finish.
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Micaceous Iron Oxide Coatings

Understanding what an MIO pigment is, the benefits, how MIO improves protective properties in coatings and the ability to decide whether an MIO pigmented coating is an appropriate material selection.
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