Modern Solid Surface Materials for Rainscreen Facades

This CPD by Corian® Design addresses the innovative use of solid surfaces for beautiful and sustainable rainscreen façades. As a hi-tech surface offering outstanding properties for exterior building applications, this technical seminar for architects, designers and contractors explores how solid surface is being used to create some of the world’s most captivating exterior cladding and façade projects.

The seminar discusses the product characteristics of an acrylic solid surface material that make it particularly appropriate for façades including thermoforming, translucency and ease of maintenance. It provides an overview of the manufacture and installation process, especially focusing on fixing systems available to use in conjunction with solid surface materials.

To conclude the presentation, the exciting design potential of solid surface for exterior cladding is outlined, presenting real case studies, project details and examples, specialist features and videos of panel manufacturing, care and maintenance.

As the world changes and businesses adapt, so do the office spaces that we use. More than ever, we hear about companies trying to increase efficiency of their existing office spaces and exploring new ways to entice employees back to work with a hybrid workspace.

Join a CPD webinar by Kesoon Chance, Industry Specialist from Vectorworks UK, to discover how to build an efficient model through the fit-out process and ways in which you can showcase these changes to your clients.

This second part of the podcast with Wilkinson Construction Consultants revisits the topic of garage conversions.

Converting a garage into a usable home office sounds simple enough, but there are considerations you must bear in mind before you start picking up the power tools and knocking down walls! Geoff Wilkinson offers his wealth of expertise in the construction industry to answer a series of follow-up questions on the topic of garage conversions, addressing some of the more technical considerations from plaster boarding, air conditioning and effective energy supply, to window applications, security systems and insurance.

This podcast episode with Wilkinson Construction Consultants focuses on the key aspects of garage conversions. The changes Covid-19 brought into our daily lifestyles are expected to stay. Upon re-assessing our new working environments and re-considering what is important in our homes, the need for functional and comfortable home offices came to the forefront.

Geoff Wilkinson shares his expert advice and outlines some of the important considerations to bear in mind if you’re thinking of turning an old garage into a usable office space! From discussing planning permission practicalities and insurance to ventilation and window fittings, this CPD provides a unique professional perspective on converting garages with respect to achieving effective interior design that is compliant and fit-for-purpose.