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 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

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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 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
CPD 4 2020: Designing commercial buildings for improved health and productivity
2020-04-30T16:25:00+01:00
This VELUX Commercial sponsored CPD examines how greater daylighting can improve outcomes in commercial environments