Brickworks Building Products has been approved as a member of the Australian Institute of Architects and its national Refuel Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program for 2012.As a network partner, Brickworks will provide certified formal training, with its first session on Thermal Mass and Energy Efficient Design from its Austral Bricks brand, which will be a recognised activity that will accrue formal points towards the requirements of the AIA CPD policy.(CPD) for architects is any activity that enhances the professional knowledge and personal skills needed for the advancement of architecture, society and the environment. While Refuel is the Australian Institute of Architects brand for continuing professional development. Participants in the course will learn thermodynamic principles of thermal resistance and thermal mass as well as the necessity of thermal mass in energy efficient design.They will also learn about the thermal performance of various construction types including lightweight, brick veneer, cavity brick and reverse brick veneer, techniques on how to achieve the most energy efficient buildings and that R-value alone does not predict the thermal comfort of a buildingDesign and Developer Manger at Brickworks, Deborah Constable said the partnership was a positive step for the company."The partnership will allow us to offer educational training and research into the topic of Thermal Mass which will help give architects a better understanding on this important subject, as well as provide them with formal points towards their certified training," she said.Brickworks Building Products is one of Australia's largest manufacturers of bricks, pavers, masonry blocks, retaining wall systems, precast concrete panels, facade systems and landscaping products, with its stable of brands including Austral Bricks, Austral Masonry, Austral Precast, Bristile Roofing, AusWest Timbers and Brickworks Land and Development.
