Low Carbon Construction in Practice Cork
Join us for a nationwide roadshow on low-carbon construction, featuring interactive presentations and hands-on demonstrations.
Provides 3 structured CPD points upon completion.
With the built environment responsible for 36% of the EU's greenhouse gas emissions, this workshop explores practical ways to achieve sustainability through low-carbon materials, and meet targets set out by the RIAI and RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge.
Hosted across Ireland, this series is perfect for construction professionals looking to deepen their knowledge of sustainable building practices.
* A €25 booking deposit is required to secure your place. This deposit is fully refundable and will be returned with your CPD certificate upon completion.
Ideal for
- Architects
- Architectural Technologists
- Specifiers
- Engineers
- Consultants
Key learning
- Learn how to minimise embodied carbon in your projects.
- Design for efficient and sustainable energy use.
- Apply circularity principles to reduce waste and reuse resources.
- Discover the benefits of natural fibre materials in construction.
- Select materials for optimal performance and sustainability and explore innovative techniques to build smarter and faster.
- Improve thermal performance with precise detailing.
- Evaluate environmental impact with life cycle assessment tools.
- Summary of RIAI 2030 Climate Challenge and design strategies to meet and surpass these requirements.
Description
Agenda
- 10:00am - Tea/Coffee
- 10:15am - Introduction to event
- 10:30am to 11:15am - Section 1:
Drivers for low Carbon Construction
Embracing circular principles
Prioritising low carbon material
Natural material performance with demonstration of
Summer heat protection
Sound absorption quality - 11:15am to 12:30am - Section 2:
Energy/Carbon/Build Efficient Construction methods
Principle of good thermal detailing
Installation of a Primary and Secondary insulation layer (Woodfibre and natural fibre)
Moisture management on site with demonstration of
Rain protection and airtight detailing for mass timber construction (CLT, modular panels)
Weather protection for Woodfibre layers on (Timberframe, straw frame)
Hygrothermally safe construction principles
Airtight detailing for timber frame construction - 12:30am to 12:50am - Case Studies & Independent Life Cycle Assessment
- 12:50am to 13:00pm - Q&A
- 13:00pm - Lunch provided by Ecological Building Systems
What you will gain from attending this CPD
- Practical experience with low-carbon materials and energy efficient installation techniques
- How to design for sustainability, including thermal detailing and moisture management
- Demonstrations of advanced construction methods, including natural material performance and rain protection
- Expert tips on implementing circular principles and hygrothermally safe construction practices
- Knowledge of summer heat protection, sound absorption and airtight detailing for timber construction
- Real-world case studies and independent lifecycle assessments to support informed decision making
- Certificate of attendance awarded on completion
Points Gained
This CPD is a 3 hour stand-alone CPD providing 3 points upon completion.