RIAS CPD: Inspirations, Performance and Design – Suspended Ceilings with Knauf

Thursday 31 October 2024, 12.30 – 13.30 (online)

The online recording of this event can be made available on request.

Event description:

A ceiling is one of the most important surfaces within a space and Knauf’s multi-material solutions are the key to perfecting the overall design aesthetic. In this seminar, the Sustainability, Fire Resistance, Health & Well Being and other design-related considerations of using Multi Materials will be covered to reveal that not all Suspended Ceilings need to be the same.

What will be covered:

Sustainability - Certification and Environmental Impact.
Acoustic Ceiling Basics – Acoustics, Fire Protection, Hygiene and Health Aesthetic design. General Acoustic theory including sound absorption, attenuation, and reverberation times.
Multi Materials – Including AMF Mineral, Heradesign - Wood Wool, Armstrong - Metal, Mesh, Wood and System Solutions.

Please note: this event could contribute towards the ARB’s 2024 mandatory requirement for CPD on ‘Environmental Sustainability’ and Fire and Life Safety’.

About the speaker:

Amanda Connolly, Specification Team Leader, Knauf

Amanda has worked for Knauf for 10 years with Architects, Main Contractors, Designers. As an Acoustician, she is passionate about Acoustics and how this plays a vital part in all projects. Also joining Amanda will be Knauf, Technical Manager, Belal Sabih.

Please note, this CPD is free and exclusive to RIAS members only. Information on how to join and our other benefits of RIAS membership can be found here. Please take a moment to read our CPD terms and conditions here. Details of our other lunch and learn sessions can be found in the explore tab above.

Amanda Connolly - Specification Team Leader, Knauf