VELUX Commercial, a
new division under the VELUX Brand which offers daylight solutions for
commercial buildings, has launched a new RIBA approved Continual Professional
Development (CPD) programme for architects working in the education sector.
The CPD, ‘Under the
Rooflight: Spotlight on Education’, is included on RIBA’s core curriculum under
Design, Construction and Technology, with a General Awareness knowledge level.
It offers a review
of the latest regulatory changes in the design and construction of education
buildings specifically relating to rooflights, as well as a look at the
benefits of natural light and ventilation.
The CPD, which can
be held onsite at your practice or a venue of your choice, will provide
participants with information on amendments to the Education and Skills Funding
Agency (ESFA) Facilities Output Specification (FOS) 2017, BREEAM 2018 and the
new European Standard Daylight in Buildings EN 17037.
Architects will also
gain a better understanding on the key factors that should be taken into
consideration when specifying rooflights for educational facilities to meet the
revised requirements.
Scott Leeder,
Director at VELUX Commercial GB & IRE, comments: “Optimum levels of natural
light and ventilation in the classroom have been shown to improve educational
performance by 8%. These levels can be achieved by incorporating skylights into
the building design.
"Our new CPD is
developed specifically for architects, developers and contractors working on
the build of educational facilities. It will provide a better understanding of
the benefits of specifying modular rooflights to meet with the most up to date
building regulations and requirements. We’re confident that the sessions will
be of great value to everyone that attends.”
A part of the VELUX
Group, VELUX Commercial designs, manufactures and markets daylight solutions
for commercial buildings such as offices, schools, healthcare facilities,
airports, shopping malls and retail stores, large public buildings, railway
stations and industrial buildings.
Designed with
architects in mind, VELUX Commercial Modular skylights are fully prefabricated
offsite, making it easy for architects and developers to create larger,
naturally lit spaces. The range provides solutions for classrooms, atriums,
narrow corridors, internal courts, studios and large circulation spaces. Each
roof glazing solution is delivered with a special prefabricated flashing
ensuring a perfect fit and 100% water tightness.
VELUX
Commercial Modular skylights can be fitted three times faster than a
traditional skylight system. That means the building is watertight sooner,
allowing internal fit-out to begin sooner.
