Shaw Contract

The changing face of the workforce means that traditional office environments are morphing into more agile spaces. Fixtures and fittings need to be able to flex accordingly. This CPD looks at options for non-adhesive flooring solutions and examines what is available for the commercial workplace, including magnetic flooring systems. Non-adhesive flooring as a system is considered from the perspectives of sustainability, design flexibility and operational impacts.

This CPD discusses the important role of using colour and contrast in inclusive design. It explores the key consideration factors for workplace flooring design and provides an overview of aesthetic and practical workplace flooring solutions, including modular carpet tile and LVT systems. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of: - The role of colour and contrast in workplace flooring design - The concept of inclusive design and its application - Relevant regulations and standards - The use of LRV and specification guidelines - Colour and contrast strategies for flooring design - Modular flooring systems as workplace flooring solutions

This video presentation is based on recent global research, from 2018, to inform architects and interior designers of how lifestyle trends and attitude changes are impacting current and future choices of colour palettes. Designed to inform the development of relevant and engaging interior schemes, from this CPD architects and designers will gain an understanding of a human-centred approach to create dialogue and inspire their clients. It gives an overview and understanding of the following topics: - An overview of design and colour trends to include the four key emerging themes - Trend 1 the self trend palette - Trend 2 the creativity trend palette - Trend 3 the community trend palette - Trend 4 the earth trend palette - Understand how designers can create impact thought the lens of colour and engage with a human-centred approach to design and colour

- Gain a broad understanding of the various sustainability and building rating schemes used in the industry to specify commercial carpets. - Gain an understanding of the various components of carpet such as nylon, Polypropylene fibres and bitumen, PVC, cushion backed and polyolefin backing systems and their limits on recyclability. - Understand how carpets can be designed for closed loop recycling. - Gain an understanding of the Cradle to Cradle concept as an alternative specification tool. This CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely.