DOUBLE CPD: Biophilic Design & Fire Testing Living Walls

Biophilia, Evidence-Based Design and Integrating Nature for Longevity (30 mins)
What does Florence Nightingale have to do with design? Why do workers who have no view of nature/outdoors take more sick leave? In this session, you’ll learn about the three pillars of biophilic design, the social and economic effect of biophilia, why hospitals are designed as they are, the introduction of evidence-based design (EBD) and how it’s our responsibility to design our future.
After this we’ll take a look at the technical side of integrating nature into our interior designs and the four principles that allow you to design for long-term success.
RIBA CPD core framework: Sustainable Architecture
 
How and Where to Design a Living Wall to Meet Fire Regulations (30 mins)
Covering how living walls are fire tested and breaking down what a system’s rating really means. More importantly, we’ll discuss where living walls can and can’t be used, things to watch out for in the market and design amendments to improve fire safety. You’ll also gain a clear understanding of the 4 steps to a fully compliant living wall installation.
The aim is for you to leave this session with a better understanding of fire safety around green walls, and where and how you can design them into your projects safely.
RIBA CPD core framework: Legal, regulatory and statutory compliance

A short Q & A will follow each presentation.

A CPD certificate can be requested after attendance from [email protected]