The panel discussion in collaboration with Grohe explores the role that interior designers and product manufacturers play in improving the environmental impacts of the industry and driving sustainable developments across the profession.
The discussion addresses the key considerations for effectively designing with sustainability in mind to take climate change – from material selections and FF&E specification to carbon neutral manufacturing, minimising waste, and optimising the energy efficiency of buildings.
Guest speakers include Karl Lennon, Leader for Projects at Grohe; Pia Pelkonen, Creative Director at Pia Design; and Cecilia Halling, Creative Director at Elicyon.
This CPD seminar by Polyflor is on the specification of safety vinyl floor coverings that offer a sustainable slip-resistant solution to commercial or residential buildings.
Floor covering variants with enhanced slip resistance, commonly termed as ‘safety floorings’, developed in response to market requirements for improved slip performance in high risk areas. This CPD will provide you with a more detailed knowledge of vinyl safety floor coverings, which will lead to increased confidence when specifying this type of product.
The CPD seminar by Polyflor will provide an overview of dementia and the key considerations that have to be made when looking at the specification of flooring in a dementia-led facility, dealing with the general issues relating to dementia-friendly floorcoverings.
As dementia has regular exposure in the news across the world, this puts an emphasis on designing interiors that are inclusive, future proofed and dementia-friendly. Flooring manufacturers have a duty to be open and transparent about which of their products are felt to be more suitable than others and can promote less anxiety and stress for those living with dementia in a designed space.
The CPD session by Franklite will tell you everything you need to know about specifying lighting for your interior designs - from the sources and measurements of light to how the eye responds to different types of lighting. This CPD highlights the vital role that lighting plays in interior design, be it functional or decorative, for residential or commercial projects. There is more to lighting than meets the eye!
Available on demand!
SBID members can get in touch to access the recording of this CPD activity.
Presented by Stone Federation, this CPD session will take you through the journey of designing, specifying and installing internal stone finishes to make best use of it as a stunning natural material.
Stone Federation is the official trade association for the natural stone industry. It provides a one-stop shop for product information, technical guidance and advice on all aspects of specifying and working with stone.
Learn everything you need to know for specifying and designing with upholstery leather during this comprehensive CPD session.
Garrett Leather is a premium Italian leather brand specialising in a distinct combination of high-end style and service. They specialise in helping interior designers find the perfect leather for commercial and residential interior markets, as well as offer opportunities for their clients to learn more about the intricacies of leather and its applications.
Marsh Commercial present a short CPD webinar to help interior designers understand the fundamentals of Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) and why it’s important, with the opportunity for a live Q&A with the insurance experts.
This boo kis a highly illustrative guide which explores how the design of interiors can impact wellbeing, enabling interior designers to understand how specific decisions about sustainable design and materials can be implemented.
This toolkit offers guidance for SMEs on trading with the EU and Northern Ireland. The SME pack contains useful information from importing, exporting and providing services, to hiring, data and intellectual property.
This General Product Safety (GPS) guidance helps you comply with the GPSR 2005 as amended by the Product Safety and Metrology (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, and the requirements on placing products on the GB market from 1 January 2021.
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