Reynaers CPD Seminars for Architects

*Pending RIBA Approval

This CPD explores how the Building Safety Act (BSA) affects the specification and design of glazing and façade systems, and how architects can work confidently within the new compliance framework.

It explains the duties of the Principal Designer (Building Regulations) role and how to manage the Golden Thread — maintaining traceable performance evidence, verified product data, and transparent design documentation from concept to completion.

Using real project examples, the session shows how early collaboration with glazing manufacturers, clear specification strategy, and system-level testing can simplify Gateway 2 approvals, reduce compliance risk, and deliver safer, better-performing buildings.

Attendees will gain practical insights into façade safety, product validation, and the evolving responsibilities of architects under the BSA — turning regulatory obligation into design leadership.

RIBA core curriculum:
Design, Construction and Technology
Legal, Regulatory and Statutory Compliance

Explores the connection between the inner and outer worlds, allowing architects to create a lasting, magical experience. It's in the subtle interplay of light, landscape, colour, texture, and rhythm where the magic truly happens, nurturing the human spirit. By embracing these elements, architects can craft spaces that offer unforgettable and invaluable experiences.

• RIBA core curriculum:
  Design, Construction and Technology
  Legal, Regulatory and Statutory Compliance

Discusses how curtain walling has evolved to respond to the needs and demands of the architecture and construction sectors. It covers the regulatory frameworks across approved documents, also referencing the BSA and CDM.

• RIBA core curriculum:
  Design, Construction and Technology
  Legal, Regulatory and Statutory Compliance

This CPD will be available via webinar on the date below. Sign up to the session here:

Details the evolution of aluminium in window design and its improved thermal performance. Also covers the qualities of aluminium as a material, its recyclability and an overview of key standards and legislation, such as Document L.

• RIBA core curriculum:
  Design, Construction and Technology
  Sustainable Architecture

The benefits of aluminium sliding doors in building design, giving an introduction to the main types of doors and design considerations. Outlines regulations and standards specific to the product category and provides insight into high-performance product solutions, supported by project case studies.
 

• RIBA core curriculum:
  Design, Construction and Technology

Introduces the key considerations in acoustic design and covers relevant regulations and standards specific to the product category. It provides an introduction to how urbanisation has led to increased noise and explores the main effects of sound and how it works, as well as high performing product solutions followed by case studies.
 

• RIBA core curriculum:
  Design, Construction and Technology

Reviews ventilation strategies for buildings and the benefits of natural ventilation. Includes aluminium window systems, their key features and introduces the innovative parallel opening design. It also covers the regulations and standards relevant to the specification of windows.
 

• RIBA core curriculum:
  Design, Construction and Technology

Outlines aluminium systems solutions that meet accessible requirements referring to changes to Approved Document M, as well as the background and history of accessibility.
 

• RIBA core curriculum:
  Design, Construction and Technology
  Inclusive Environments

Gives a basic introduction to the fundamental principles to be considered when specifying aluminium curtain walling. Outlines what curtain walling is, the different types of curtain walling available and the design options. Also includes the standards that apply, the products’ performance criteria, and features installation examples.
 

• RIBA core curriculum:
  Design, Construction and Technology
  Legal, Regulatory and Statutory Compliance