This CPD seminar will take a closer look at the use of ultra-compact surfaces in interior design. With an introduction to ultra-compact as a material, an exploration into how it’s made, as well as its use and applications in interior design, the session will also provide useful inspiration as to the wealth of unique design opportunities it presents as the future for interior surfacing.
This CPD seminar will cover the fundamentals of carpet design and specification to help you avoid pitfalls and ensure the project outcome meets the clients’ expectations. From the key differences and considerations in the type and application of carpet fibres, to effective methods for sampling, this session will help you understand how to specify carpets for your projects across the sectors, as well as explore ways you can get creative with the design process.
This seminar by Granite & Marble International will cover the key aspects to consider when specifying stonework – addressing the why, where, and when to use it. Starting with an overview on how to recognise the most commonly used natural stones, to the appropriate selection for specification and the essential technical considerations.
This CPD introduces tiling patterns through the world of tessellations, looking at symmetry, repeat patterns and a handful of mathematical terms and rules. Parkside explore the history and cultural significance of different tessellations, and examine tiling patterns in contemporary interiors – providing participants with ideas and inspiration for creating their own patterns.
This CPD by Marca Corona covers the whole process of choosing and installing ceramic tiles for interior design projects, including understanding the technical standards and how to choose the right type of tiles for different environments and uses.
Founded way back in 1741, Marca Corona is the oldest Italian porcelain tile manufacturer company in the Sassuolo district.
This CPD presentation and discussion deals with the general issues relating to the specification of vinyl material for flooring solutions, including its installation, maintenance, and the industry standards. It also explores the different vinyl types and design possibilities when using the material in your interior design projects!
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.
In PART 2 of this RIBA and SBID appproved webinar, Karndean explore how sustainable design has evolved into a people-centric approach with places, health, and wellbeing at the core of the design process.
Relevant for professionals designing and specifying in both domestic and commercial settings, this CPD enables specifiers to align their thought process and help to establish a link between indoor environmental quality parameters, the health and wellbeing of occupants, and the implementation of green practices in building design.
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In PART 1 of this RIBA and SBID appproved webinar, Karndean explore how sustainable design has evolved into a people-centric approach with places, health, and wellbeing at the core of the design process.
Relevant for professionals designing and specifying in both domestic and commercial settings, this seminar enables specifiers to align their thought process and help to establish a link between indoor environmental quality parameters, the health and wellbeing of occupants, and the implementation of green practices in building design.
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