CPD points presentations - NZIA approved with a focus on flooring

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Heritage Carpets NZ

, Heritage Carpets

28 November 2024

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2 min read

Are you an architect looking to top up your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points, an interior designer wanting to upskill or a student/graduate wishing to get ahead? Do you know how to select a carpet type that is fit for purpose? Do you want to know how to design interiors that support the well-being of the people within your spaces? NZIA-approved professional development presentations are available Nationwide through carpet experts Heritage Carpets.

Heritage Carpets provide NZIA-approved professional development presentations with a focus on soft flooring. You can book to join online or in person, either directly, or through the Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects for a group online presentation.

Heritage Carpets offers two CPD presentations, presented by owner/operator Umesh Dayal. With over 15 years of experience in the flooring industry and a true passion for soft flooring, Umesh shares his invaluable knowledge with you during these 50 minute sessions, plus Q+A.

Are you based outside of Auckland?

Register your interest for a CPD presentation and Umesh will let you know when he will be in your town. Even if you are a one-person practice, Heritage Carpets can co-ordinate with others in your city, or set up an online presentation just for you, or with colleagues.

DESIGNING INTERIORS FOR WELLNESS: focus on flooring

10 CPD points:⁠

·5 points to Design ⁠

·5 points to Core Professional Development⁠

OVERVIEW:

This CPD presentation discusses what wellness is, how the workplace makes a profound impact, how wellness can be measured – empirically, including to external certified standards, and otherwise - and how flooring choices can support well-being.

CONTENT

·definitions of wellness

·ways to improve wellness

·the connection between workplace and wellness

·how the wellness of a built environment can be measured, including the Well Building Standard and examining the core concepts for ratings

·the measurable contributions carpets make to a “well” environment

·an example of carpet specifications to reference what to look out for when choosing carpets

·a look at the immeasurable contributions interior environments make towards wellness

·we include examples of the use of people and planet-friendly carpets in inspiring interiors.

CPD PRESENTATION SYNOPSES

CARPET 101

10 CPD points:⁠

·5 points to Design ⁠

·5 points to Core Professional Development⁠

OVERVIEW:

This CPD presentation covers everything you need to know about carpets before you specify soft flooring, from yarn types, carpet construction options and types of carpet backings through to explainging sustainability accreditations and specification sheets.

CONTENT:

·Carpet formats

·Materials

·Dyeing methods

·Weave types

·Construction types

·Backings

·Installation methods + tips for success

·Maintenance

·Warranty

·Glossary of terms for sustainability accreditations

·Glossary of terms for specification sheets

·Demystifying the spec sheet

·How carpets can contribute to a healthy environment

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Is there another topic related to carpet that you'd like to explore?

Contact Heritage Carpets to chat, enquire or book your next CPD presentation.

office@heritagecarpets.co.nz⁠

09 362 0425⁠