Continual Professional Development (CPD)

Unless an Architect is listed on the RIAI register, they are not permitted to use the title ‘Architect’.

You can search the register here The Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (R.I.A.I)

As an architect registered with the RIAI & RIBA, it is part of the renewal of  registration criteria that 40 hours  of CPD be completed  annually. This is achieved by attending seminars, workshops, lectures, independent study & reading. The hours are logged, verified & Certificates of Attendance issued.

CPD is an invaluable way of keeping  up to date with all Professional, Technological, Regulatory & Management developments which are constantly changing, so that  we as architects can improve our skillsets to continually provide the best possible advice & service to our clients.

Topics which have been covered over the past few years

Passive House Design

PHPP –Passive house design software

Energy efficient Design

    • Airtightness
    • Linear Thermal Bridging
    • Ventilation & comfort
    • Surface temperature & mould prevention
    • Product selection & materials ie Insulation & thermal blocks
    • Insulation applications ie. EWI  V  Dri Lining

Timber Frame & sustainable  Design

NZeb – Near Zero Energy Buildings design

ICF – insulated concrete formwork

SIPs – Structural Insulated Panels

Renewable Energy & Systems

    • Solar Thermal
    • PV –Photovoltaics & battery storage
    • Heat Pumps
    • MVHR& DCV  & Passive ventilation systems

Sustainable Products & Systems

    • Rainwater Harvesting
    • SUDS paving systems
    • ‘Living roof ‘ systems
    • Carbon Neutral concrete
    • Lime screeds & mortars
    • Sustainable homes & HRI

Conservation Techniques

Meet the Tradesmen Series

    • Stonework
    • Plasterwork
    • Metalwork
    • Timber restoration

Rainscreen Cladding Systems

    • Zinc Cladding & Roofing
    • Fibre Cement Cladding

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