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.

This CPD seminar will take a closer look at the use of composite quartz surfaces in interior design. With an introduction to composite quartz 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 design opportunities it presents for modern interiors.

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 is a comprehensive session covering leather wall applications. The session will outline the most common uses for leather wall applications, with guidance on design and installation, as well as an overview on the benefits of using leather as a sustainable resource. You will learn how to effectively specify and get creative with leather wall solutions and treatments for your interior designs.

Available on demand!

SBID members can get in touch to access the recording of this CPD activity.

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.

The paints industry is witnessing substantial evolution after decades of inertia. At last, new brands offer natural sustainability with high performance, using the latest advances in technology. With the surging focus on Air Quality (in and outdoors) and Biophilic design, paints are under the spotlight like never before.

This CPD explains current challenges, new developments and how to identify truly ecological brands from the all the greenwash. Understanding why your choice of paints is about so much more than just colour.

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 podcast episode focuses on business and sustainability in interior design with entrepreneur and founder of The Graphene Company, Patrick Folkes. He explains the origins of the Graphene Company and how the process of combining Graphene and minerals developed to create this new healthy and high-tech range of ecological paints.

As a globally certified sustainable paints company with credentials in environmental performance, cradle to cradle practices and social responsibility, Patrick shares his approach to achieving genuine sustainability throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Shedding light into the concept of what “eco paint” really is – he talks green washing in the industry, how levels of VOC impact biophilic design and the integral role of lime in air purification. Discussing the future of the paint sector for interior design, he explores the importance of health considerations, ecological characteristics and indoor air quality in the industry.

This CPD by Oikos delves deep into all aspects of choosing and applying paint and other finishes for interior and exterior spaces. You will learn all about Oikos, the history of paint, explore different materials and techniques of finishes and paints, as well as discover how they interact with and affect the interior and exterior environments.

Oikos group is a family of completely natural ecological paints brands and decorative finishes designed for specific targets and needs.