MIRAGE GRANITO CERAMICO S.P.A.

This CPD provides an overview of 20mm porcelain stoneware pavers and its applications. It covers a general presentation of the material, how it’s made, technical performance, a comparison of 20mm porcelain stoneware against other outdoor materials, installation systems and the key advantages of each, and an overview of special raised floor systems - for modular laying and as well for decking. Finally, the seminar discusses special pieces, such as pool borders and outdoor furniture, to highlight the other application possibilities available with porcelain stoneware. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:- What 20mm porcelain stoneware is and where it should be used- The main benefit of 20mm porcelain stoneware- Possible installation systems for 20mm porcelain stoneware- Possible outdoor applications outside of flooring

Is it the first time in human history that people realize they are harming the planet? This basic general CPD traces the history of sustainable development from the Industrial Revolution to today. Architects will discover why the building industry is crucial in the ecological transition and how to make informed choices in specifying building materials. Please note that this is a basic introduction to the concept os sustainability. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:- How to make environmentally conscious choices when specifying building materials. - The difference between embodied and operational carbon.- How to interpret and understand LCAs, a crucial tool for evaluating the environmental impact of building materials.- Insights and strategies that go beyond the scope of an LCA.- The environmental challenges of our industry.

The CPD will teach architects how to make environmentally conscious choices when specifying building materials. The key topics will be embodied carbon and operational carbon, LCAs, end-of-life considerations and some additional insights. We will also present some real-world examples of projects that exemplify sustainability principles, highlighting both successes and challenges in the industry. By the end of this CPD delegates should have:1. Learnt how to make environmentally conscious choices when specifying building materials. 2. Learnt the difference between embodied and operational carbon.3. Learnt how to interpret and understand LCAs, a crucial tool for evaluating the environmental impact of building materials.4. Gained some additional insights and strategies that go beyond the scope of an LCA.5. Seen some real-world examples of projects that exemplify sustainability principles, highlighting both successes and challenges in the industry.

This CPD provides an overview of ventilated facades. Topics covered include the benefits of ventilated facades, the chimney effect and thermal bridges, a comparison of porcelain stoneware against other elements that can be used for ventilated facades, types of ventilated facade, technical solutions, and the importance of mechanical fixing for preventing tiles from falling. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of:- The main advantages of ventilated facades- The chimney effect and the thermal bridge- The systems of facades – including visible and invisible- Technical solutions that can be achieved - including indoor, outdoor, round and flat facades- Why it is important to have a mechanical fixing in your glued façadeThis CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely.