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• Custom Architectural Products – Balancing Creativity with Caution: A CPD Live presentation

  18-05-2026 05:28 via indesignlive.com
  Custom architectural products offer exciting opportunities for innovation and differentiation, but they also introduce complexity and risk. Balancing creativity with compliance is essential for successful outcomes.This session examines the challenges associated with custom solutions, including certification, performance and constructability. It provides guidance on how to navigate these issues effectively.Attendees will learn how to collaborate with manufacturers and consultants to achieve desig
  
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• Why Bio-Based & Rapidly Renewable Materials Matter: A CPD Live presentation

  18-05-2026 05:26 via indesignlive.com
  Material selection is a key lever in reducing the environmental impact of buildings. Increasingly, attention is turning to bio-based and rapidly renewable materials as viable alternatives to conventional options.This session explores the benefits of these materials, including lower embodied carbon and improved sustainability outcomes. It also addresses considerations such as durability, sourcing and certification.Attendees will gain a better understanding of how these materials can be integrated
  
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• Reigniting Regenerative Architecture: A CPD Live presentation

  18-05-2026 05:25 via indesignlive.com
  As sustainability matures, attention is shifting toward regenerative design—an approach that aims not just to minimise harm, but to actively restore ecosystems and communities. This session explores how these principles can be applied in practice.Through case studies and strategic insights, the presentation examines how projects can move beyond net-zero toward net-positive outcomes. It also considers the broader implications for design thinking and professional responsibility.Attendees wil
  
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• Nine Ways to Turn AI into Your Business’ Secret Weapon: A CPD Live presentation

  18-05-2026 05:24 via indesignlive.com
  Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from concept to everyday tool, transforming how design practices operate. But beyond the hype, many professionals are still figuring out how to apply AI in a meaningful and practical way.This session outlines nine actionable strategies for integrating AI into business workflows, from automating routine tasks to enhancing creative processes. It focuses on real-world applications rather than abstract theory.Attendees will learn how AI can improve efficienc
  
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• Rugs & Axminster Carpet for Commercial Applications: A CPD Live presentation

  18-05-2026 05:23 via indesignlive.com
  Flooring plays a defining role in shaping the look, feel and performance of commercial interiors. Among the many options available, rugs and Axminster carpets offer unique opportunities for both durability and design expression.This session explores how these materials can be specified effectively in high-traffic environments, balancing aesthetics with long-term performance. It looks at considerations such as wear resistance, maintenance and acoustic benefits.Attendees will also gain insight int
  
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• Specifying Fireplaces in Commercial Projects: A CPD Live presentation

  18-05-2026 03:48 via indesignlive.com
  Fireplaces are making a quiet comeback in commercial design, adding warmth, atmosphere and a sense of place to hospitality, retail and workplace environments. However, specifying these features involves more than aesthetic considerations.This session examines the technical, regulatory and safety aspects of integrating fireplaces into commercial projects. From fuel types and ventilation requirements to installation constraints, the presentation provides a comprehensive overview of what designers
  
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• EOIs open for Adelaide Design Week 2026

  18-05-2026 03:25 via indesignlive.com
  Following its inaugural edition, ADW 2026 will take place from 14th to 18th October 2026, inviting participants to explore ideas of connection, movement, collaboration and the many ways people engage with one another through design.Founded on ground-up innovation, inclusivity and boundary-pushing creative practice, Adelaide Design Week encourages cross-disciplinary exchange across design, architecture, making, graphics and beyond. The 2026 program calls for projects that challenge traditional mo
  
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• Balcony Drainage Systems in Multi-Residential Design: A CPD Live presentation

  18-05-2026 02:39 via indesignlive.com
  Balcony failures continue to be a major source of defects in multi-residential buildings, with drainage issues often at the core. As regulatory scrutiny increases and expectations around durability rise, getting balcony design right has never been more critical.This session takes a close look at the common pitfalls associated with balcony drainage systems, from inadequate falls to poor detailing at thresholds and junctions. It also explores how upcoming NCC 2025 updates are likely to reshape com
  
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