Knauf Ceiling Solutions Limited

A visit to and tour of the factory in Germany to see methods and production of ceiling tiles. By the end of the tour, participants will be able to: - Create better acoustic environments within their designs, utilising the acoustic knowledge gained. - Have a better understanding of how to provide fire protection using a suspended ceiling and the current UK fire legislation. - Specify specific projects with knowledge of the latest developments and possibilities and understand the limitations involved. - Understand the environmental issues concerned with suspended ceilings. - Realise the possibilities with aesthetics and have the inspiration to create new ideas. This tour is generally by invitation only, although applications from interested architects will be considered.

A ceiling is one of the most important surfaces within a space. Multi-material solutions are the key to perfecting the overall design aesthetic for health and hygiene related spaces. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of: - How to confidently specify appropriate ceilings. - How to design and specify appropriate healthcare and hygiene acoustic materials for projects. - How to confidently explain the acoustic, healthcare and hygiene related performances and suitability of the ceiling products as per HTM manuals. - The performance requirements of a suspended ceiling for statutory and regulatory compliance. - Fire resistance against Fire reaction in regards to suspended ceilings.

A ceiling is one of the most important surfaces within a space – and our multi-material solutions are the key to perfecting the overall design aesthetic. This seminar covers: Knauf Ceiling Solutions – Who we are and what can we offer, 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. Design considerations – Selecting the correct system, Design options and Installation methods. Practical demo. Applications - Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Residential, Leisure and MOD.