Tarkett

This seminar gives the architect a better understanding of the use of colour, features within flooring, how this will affect the surroundings and how different colours may affect people's mood.

Alzheimer facilities are becoming a public health policy priority for the UK. Whilst suitable medical treatment may be central to the quality of care, a comfortable environment in also closely linked to patient’s well being. This presentation provides an overview of the overall care environment and provides guidance in planning interior spaces, adapted for the care of people with Alzheimer and in particular in the choice of interior design, flooring and colour.

This CPD explores the concept of sustainable design. It reviews the floorcovering specification considerations and some key product categories centred around the human and sustainable factors for homes and shared living spaces. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of:- Sustainability in building design and flooring specification including regulatory guidance- Key considerations for flooring specification- The main features of some key flooring products for home and shared living spaces- The impact of correct installation and cost associations- The general guidelines for specifying floorcovering, including industry standardsThis CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely.

Human Conscious Design Principles is a dedicated CPD to support designing for neurodivergence. By the end of the seminar you will have a better understanding on what the term neurodiversity means, the neurodiversity movement and how neurodivergences can impact our daily lives. The CPD will then look at some of the guidance and legislation that has been published which you can refer to in order to support your decision making. Based on the guidance and our own research into Human Conscious design, the CPD then explores the built environment and how to design it for neuro-inclusion, topics covered include: the building position and layout, wayfinding and signage, transitions, acoustics, lighting, fixtures, fittings and furniture, floor finishes, air quality, the impact of colour choice and the importance of quiet rooms.

Topics include:- Indoor sports surface standard: EN 14904- Key test methods- Performance standards of sports floors with reference to shock absorbency- Requirements for different levels of sports competition, age groups and safety- Selection criteria, installation, maintenance, environmental issues and life cycle costs- A guide to correct specification for different types of use

This CPD aims to provide an understanding of the purpose of IPC (Infection, Prevention and Control). It looks at the threat antimicrobial resistance poses and how this is leading to an increase in healthcare associated infections. It equips the attendee with the information needed to evaluate what should be deemed as a high versus low risk area or surface - which will then determine what floor finish should be specified. It looks at antimicrobial assays, what these standards actually mean and the importance of the responsible use of antimicrobials. Finally, it examines the Clean Hospitals initiative. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of: - The importance of IPC- Why AMR is such a threat and how we can reduce the impact it has- What a HAI is, how they are transmitted, the impact they are having and will have on society if nothing is done, and how to minimise them- How to identify a low to very high risk area and surface- What features in flooring are required to specify the right solution with IPC in mindThis CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely

- Slips and trips are one of the biggest sources of accidents in the workplace and home. The correct specification of floorcoverings can contribute to its reduction- A guide to understanding the HSE guidelines in relation to floor specification- Explaining the different safety slip tests and their relevance- Explaining the benefits of entrance matting and a guide to correct specification- Understanding when and where slip resistant floorcoverings should be installed- Explaining the importance of maintenance in reducing slips

The CPD will discuss sustainability and sustainable floor coverings. It sets out the source of current problems, and approaches to alleviation, through reductions of energy use and waste, and recycling among other measures. Topics covered include the Cradle to Cradle philosophy, material transparency, health and wellbeing initiatives, third party certifications and sustainable building labels. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of:- Sustainable floorcoverings- Cradle to Cradle principles include material health, material reutilization, renewable energy, water stewardship and social fairness- Sustainability principles – including material ingredients, responsible manufacturing, and sourcing and recycling- Material transparency and the tools used: EPD and MHS- Principles of health and wellbeing