Architecture CPD

Gain your architecture CPD points with BD by completing CPD modules online. Each module below contains a full technical article followed by a link to a multiple-choice questionnaire. All are fully CPD accredited for architects.

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CPD 9 2021: Decarbonising existing homes

2021-09-16T16:14:00+01:00

This Kingspan Insulation sponsored CPD explains why, to achieve the reductions needed in home energy use, new technology such as heat pumps must be accompanied by measures like insulation. DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 29 October 2021

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CPD 04 2021: The future of heating – Part L 2022 options
2021-06-29T11:54:00+01:00
This CPD sponsored by WMS explains the implementation of changes to Part L affecting energy usage, and the role underfloor heating can play in driving household efficiencies. DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 9 August 2021
CPD 03 2021: Identifying suitability of concrete blocks
2021-04-15T13:44:00+01:00
This Lignacite sponsored CPD examines the performance of various types of concrete blocks in key areas such as fire, thermal and sound insulation, with suitable compliant constructions. DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 28 May 2021
CPD 02 2021: Ventilation requirements for roofing membranes
2021-02-25T14:37:00+00:00
This CPD, sponsored by Glidevale Protect, explains how to take ventilation requirements into account when specifying roofing underlays. DEADLINE: 16 April
CPD 01 2021: Specifying roofs to reduce fire risk
2021-02-04T12:58:00+00:00
This CPD, sponsored by ROCKWOOL, explains how to apply fire-conscious design, construction and materials specification to a building’s fifth facade – its roof
CPD 15 2020: Specifying HVAC Systems for Ventilation
2020-12-11T06:00:00+00:00
This Daikin sponsored CPD examines how existing regulations and new technologies can address the problem of poor ventilation in both workplaces and homes
CPD 14 2020: Environmental Product Declarations
2020-12-02T09:53:00+00:00
This Kingspan sponsored CPD explains how EPDs are carried out, the advantages they offer in a digitalised industry, and how they are supporting the development of voluntary sustainable building standards such as BREEAM and LEED
CPD 13 2020: Steel and assessing embodied carbon
2020-11-12T15:37:00+00:00
CPD 12 2020: Bespoke structural glazing solutions for commercial daylight design
2020-11-12T15:36:00+00:00
CPD 11 2020: Heating and ventilation in the light of emissions targets
2020-11-05T15:40:00+00:00

CPD 04 2021: The future of heating – Part L 2022 options
2021-06-29T11:54:00+01:00
This CPD sponsored by WMS explains the implementation of changes to Part L affecting energy usage, and the role underfloor heating can play in driving household efficiencies. DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 9 August 2021
CPD 03 2021: Identifying suitability of concrete blocks
2021-04-15T13:44:00+01:00
This Lignacite sponsored CPD examines the performance of various types of concrete blocks in key areas such as fire, thermal and sound insulation, with suitable compliant constructions. DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 28 May 2021
CPD 02 2021: Ventilation requirements for roofing membranes
2021-02-25T14:37:00+00:00
This CPD, sponsored by Glidevale Protect, explains how to take ventilation requirements into account when specifying roofing underlays. DEADLINE: 16 April
CPD 01 2021: Specifying roofs to reduce fire risk
2021-02-04T12:58:00+00:00
This CPD, sponsored by ROCKWOOL, explains how to apply fire-conscious design, construction and materials specification to a building’s fifth facade – its roof
CPD 15 2020: Specifying HVAC Systems for Ventilation
2020-12-11T06:00:00+00:00
This Daikin sponsored CPD examines how existing regulations and new technologies can address the problem of poor ventilation in both workplaces and homes
CPD 14 2020: Environmental Product Declarations
2020-12-02T09:53:00+00:00
This Kingspan sponsored CPD explains how EPDs are carried out, the advantages they offer in a digitalised industry, and how they are supporting the development of voluntary sustainable building standards such as BREEAM and LEED
CPD 13 2020: Steel and assessing embodied carbon
2020-11-12T15:37:00+00:00
CPD 12 2020: Bespoke structural glazing solutions for commercial daylight design
2020-11-12T15:36:00+00:00
CPD 11 2020: Heating and ventilation in the light of emissions targets
2020-11-05T15:40:00+00:00
CPD 10 2020: Daylight design for commercial buildings using structural glazing
2020-11-05T15:22:00+00:00
This CPD, sponsored by VELUX Commercial, explains how the maximising of daylight through bespoke structural glazing can improve wellbeing and productivity of a building’s occupants as well as cutting energy costs, and sets out the specification considerations
CPD 9 2020: Understanding the Passivhaus Standard
2020-10-02T07:37:00+01:00
This Kingspan sponsored CPD takes a close-up look at the requirements of Passivhaus and how offsite approaches are making it increasingly viable and cost effective - DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 13 November 2020
CPD 8 2020: Specifying acoustic architectural glazing
2020-07-30T15:22:00+01:00
This TECHNAL sponsored CPD explains what designers need to consider when specifying architectural glazing packages that involve increasingly demanding acoustic requirements - DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 31 August 2020
CPD 7 2020: Building Regs Parts L and F: Planned Changes
2020-06-04T10:24:00+01:00
This Kingspan-sponsored CPD explains the proposed changes to Parts L and F of the Building Regulations for England and Wales, on energy performance and ventilation - DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 17 July 2020
CPD 6 2020: Building a modular future
2020-05-20T15:44:00+01:00
This CPD, sponsored by Portakabin, looks at the factors to consider when adopting modular construction and how architects and contractors have a major role to play in realising its full potential
CPD 5 2020: Natural ventilation; the principles, benefits and practicalities
2020-05-11T16:12:00+01:00
This CPD, sponsored by WindowMaster Control Systems, looks at the advantages of natural ventilation and technology to optimise performance