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Tackling embodied carbon from the inside out
Reducing building emissions requires architects to look beyond operational energy. The materials, products and systems used to construct and fit out our buildings carry carbon impacts of their own – and those decisions are increasingly central to whole-life carbon reduction.
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What happens after handover? Bringing circularity into Day 2 building services
A building’s environmental performance does not stop at practical completion. How its systems are operated, maintained, upgraded and ultimately replaced can have significant consequences for energy use, carbon emissions and material waste throughout its life.
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From carbon data to better commercial fitout decisions
As attention turns from operational energy towards whole-life carbon, commercial interiors are coming under greater scrutiny. Frequent refurbishment cycles mean the materials specified inside a building can have a significant cumulative carbon impact.
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Designing buildings that can withstand salt, sun and storm
Australians have an enduring connection to the coast, but designing close to the ocean comes with a demanding set of environmental conditions. Salt, moisture, intense sun, wind and storms can all accelerate deterioration – making material selection and resilience fundamental design considerations.
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Beyond engineered stone: Understanding the new generation of zero-silica surfaces
Australia’s engineered stone ban has fundamentally changed the surface-material landscape. For architects and designers, the next challenge is understanding what has replaced it – and how new materials compare across safety, sustainability, fabrication and performance.
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Why high-performance façades require a whole-of-wall approach
A building envelope is only as effective as the systems working together within it. From cladding and framing to insulation and internal linings, individual components can have consequences for fire, thermal, acoustic and weatherproofing performance across the entire wall assembly.
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Lighting heritage architecture without competing with it
Exterior lighting can transform the way architecture is experienced after dark. When the building has heritage significance, however, successful lighting design is as much about restraint as illumination.
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Navigating NCC 2025 fire resistance requirements in concrete refurbishment
As NCC 2025 changes the fire resistance requirements applying to some concrete structures, architects working on refurbishment and adaptive reuse projects will need to understand both the compliance implications and the options available when existing structures fall short.
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Custom Architectural Products – Balancing Creativity with Caution: A CPD Live presentation
Presented by Shade Factor
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Why Bio-Based & Rapidly Renewable Materials Matter: A CPD Live presentation
Presented by Woven Image
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Reigniting Regenerative Architecture: A CPD Live presentation
Presented by Havwoods
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Nine Ways to Turn AI into Your Business’ Secret Weapon: A CPD Live presentation
Presented by Covet
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Rugs & Axminster Carpet for Commercial Applications: A CPD Live presentation
Presented by Designer Rugs
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CPD Live On Demand has arrived – It’s bigger and better than ever
Expanding on our existing and extensive CPD Live network, CPD Live On Demand is a new and dynamic platform connecting your presentation to specifiers online.
Magazine
Indesign #88 presents new landscapes for learning
The ‘Education Outlook’ issue of Indesign magazine is now on sale! Explore new landscapes for learning, and read our top 10 education design articles.
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Augmented natural strength with engineered stone
By taking a natural material and adding to its pre-existing qualities, new possibilities emerge for improved performance, sustainability and innovation. A recent CPD Live session explains how this applies to engineered stone.
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Standards, Materials, Manufacturing & How to Find Quality Porcelain Tiles
Presented by Kaolin
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Shading Systems, Blind Fabrics, and how to Navigate the Pathways to Sustainability
Produced by Norfolk
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Aerated Wastewater Treatment Systems – a Guide for Specifiers
Produced by Everhard
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Fire Protection in Modular & Pre-fabricated buildings
Presented by Promat
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Tensile Mesh Barriers and Facades – Unpacking the Key Design Considerations
Presented by Ronstan
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Sustainable & Sleek – the Latest in Mixer Technology
Presented by Pheonix Tapware
Articles
Opening the blinds on Section J and beyond – window coverings and their energy saving potential
As discussed in “Opening the blinds on Section J and Beyond”, a recent CPD Live session presented by the Australian Institute of Architects and sponsored by Verosol, specifiers need to realise that modern day window coverings are more than just ways of ensuring privacy or providing shade. Considering their significant energy saving potential, they can also play a crucial role in ensuring that commercial buildings are sustainable.
Ideas
Fundamentals of Acoustic Design & Airborne Noise Control
In this whitepaper we take a look at how we perceive sound, and the various rating options we use to define acoustic performance.
News
CPD Live is now available at your leisure
Like the gift that keeps on giving, the sessions from our first CPD Live program are now available to watch whenever you please!