Upcoming Events
At Façade Intelligence, powered by the Institute for Architectural Science and Technology (IAST), we host a range of live webinars, specialist seminars, and CPD-accredited short course launches.
Our events bring together leading experts in façade design, engineering, and building science, offering practical insights, technical knowledge, and opportunities for interactive learning.
Stay tuned for our next sessions and join us to keep your skills at the forefront of the industry.
Acoustic Glass Performance Fundamentals
Acoustic Glass Performance Fundamentals
An Introduction to Glass Specifications and Acoustic Performance Metrics
About This CPD
Join us for an introductory technical CPD on acoustic glass performance. This session provides the foundation for understanding glass specifications and how they relate to sound insulation in building envelopes.
Presented by Eugene Korch (IAST) and Marc Fuzellier (Atelier Crescendo), this webinar demystifies the terminology and metrics used in acoustic glass specifications, helping design professionals understand the fundamentals before engaging with specialist consultants or manufacturers.
This introductory session covers:
Reading glazing unit formulas – understanding glass types, thicknesses, spacers, gas fills, and laminated construction
Sound fundamentals – frequency ranges, sound intensity, and real-world noise sources
Acoustic metrics – Rw values, spectrum adaptation terms (C and Ctr), and their applications
Design parameters – mass, asymmetry, cavity tuning, and laminated interlayers
Common misconceptions – clarifying which parameters affect acoustic performance and which don't
Using simplified diagrams and conceptual explanations, this CPD focuses on building foundational knowledge. This is an introductory session – it provides the vocabulary and framework you'll need when working with acoustic consultants and reviewing manufacturer specifications.
What You'll Learn
Interpret glazing unit specifications and understand each component's role
Differentiate between annealed, toughened, and heat-strengthened glass
Understand different interlayer types and their roles in acoustic performance
Recognize how spacer types, cavity widths, and gas fills relate to performance
Identify sound frequencies and their real-world sources
Understand Rw, C, and Ctr values and when each is relevant
Recognize which glass parameters impact acoustic performance, and which common assumptions are incorrect
Who Should Attend
Architects, Architectural Technologists, Envelope Designers, Façade Specialist Contractors, Junior Façade Engineers, Building Envelope Consultants, Structural Engineers, Developers, Project Managers, Building Control Officers, Regulators, and Cost Consultants.
This session is designed for design professionals who need foundational knowledge of acoustic glass terminology and metrics, particularly those who work with acoustic consultants or review glass specifications but may not have specialist acoustic engineering backgrounds.
Speakers
Eugene Korch
Programme Director, IAST
Eugene is a façade engineer and educator who leads educational initiatives through the Institute for Architectural Science and Technology (IAST) https://www.iast.uk and Facade Intelligence, delivering training to construction professionals.
Marc Fuzellier
Acoustic Consultant, Director at Atelier Crescendo
Marc founded Atelier Crescendo https://ateliercrescendo.ac/ in 2020 after gaining experience in reputable independent and multi-disciplinary consultancies (including WSP), in a variety of fields such as architectural acoustics, environmental noise, building services noise and vibration.
Over his career, Marc has worked on a broad range of projects from small-scale developments to large-scale international projects. He is a full member of the Institute of Acoustics, a member of the Audio Engineering Society, and a member of the Société Française d'Acoustique.
Event Details
Format: Live online webinar with interactive polls
Duration: 45 minutes + Q&A
CPD Points: 1 hour structured CPD / 1 Learning Unit
Certificate: CPD certificate provided upon completion
Recording: Available on demand to members only
Route to Chartership in Architectural Technology via DipFDE Qualification and MCIAT Professional Assessment: Facade Design Pathway
Route to Chartership in Architectural Technology via DipFDE Qualification and MCIAT Professional Assessment: Facade Design Pathway
Opportunity to further enhance your competence in facades as a Chartered professional with CIAT and IAST
CIAT and IAST are pleased to announce that members with a Level 5 Diploma in Facade Design and Engineering (DipFDE) are eligible to join CIAT as either an Associate (ACIAT) member or CIAT Affiliate and then progress to qualify as a Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT) via the MCIAT Professional Assessment qualification route and the Façade Design pathway. Becoming a Chartered professional offers globally recognised professional status that demonstrates your commitment to the highest ethical and technical standards in the field.
Learn more about routes to Chartership with CIAT:
The Level 5 DipFDE is an online qualification programme tailored for busy professionals who want to build applicable knowledge and demonstrate competence in façade design and engineering. The course combines video lessons, knowledge tests, interactive 3D details, case studies, and live online tutorials, providing a comprehensive, engaging and practice-focused learning experience.
The IAST offers learning options that may be of interest to CIAT members and affiliates who wish to develop and/or further enhance their knowledge in façade design and engineering. Learn More about the Level 5 Diploma in Facade Design and Engineering (DipFDE) Qualification Programme.
https://www.iast.uk/courses/level5-dipfde
If you are interested in finding out more, please register your interest to join a dual badged CIAT and IAST webinar on 26th of February 2026, which will cover CIAT joining and qualifying routes, along with the key benefits of the DipFDE Programme.
The session will be hosted by James Banks, Head of Membership, Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) (j.banks@ciat.global) and Eugene Korch, Facade Design and Engineering Programme Director from the Institute for Architectural Science and Technology (IAST). For DipFDE enrolment-related queries, please contact info@iast.uk.
Join the webinar to learn more and ask your questions directly during the live Q&A.
Register to attend the live online event!
Brick Slips vs Precast
Brick Slips vs Precast: Modern Brick Finish Façades
Case-study-based Online CPD Seminar
Brick façades are everywhere in contemporary architecture—but very few are constructed as traditional masonry.
In dense urban environments, external access is restricted, storage is limited, and scaffolding is often unfeasible.
This raises a fundamental question: how do you deliver a high-quality brick façade when conventional brickwork simply cannot be used?
This live CPD examines a London-based case study that pushed the limits of modern brick façade engineering.
The façade features unusual brick bonding, extremely slender piers and ledges, and a requirement for visually continuous brickwork without visible movement joints—conditions in which standard bricklaying becomes impossible.
We will compare two modern solutions for achieving brick finishes under these constraints:
Precast concrete façades with cast-in brick
Rainscreen systems using brickslips
Using the case study as a framework, we will explore how each system responds to the critical challenges of contemporary façade design.
Rather than focusing on appearance alone, we look at the practical engineering decisions that drive system choice:
Access and installation methods
Water management and moisture pathways
Logistics, sequencing, and programme impact
Movement joints and continuity of brick bond
Integration of windows and openings
Fire safety strategies and cavity behaviour
By the end of the session, attendees will understand not only how these façade systems work, but also why they are selected—and the technical trade-offs involved.
Who Should Attend:
Architects & Architectural Technologists
Façade Engineers & Building Envelope Consultants
Structural Engineers
Developers & Project Managers
Building Control & Regulators
Cost Consultants & Manufacturers
Format:
Live Online CPD
45 minutes + 15 minutes Q&A + knowledge-check multiple choice
All attendees receive:
1-hour CPD certificate upon completion of the knowledge check
Access to the event recording (members only)
Cold Smoke Propagation Open State Cavity barriers
The Building Safety Regulator has raised concerns over the use of open state cavity barriers around windows at Gateway 2. Join this member-only Facade Intelligence event to learn how to demonstrate compliance without compromising drainage and ventilation.
Spandrel Zones in Façade Design and Engineering - Online CPD Seminar
Learn about design considerations for spandrel zones, explore façade fire safety, and review key norms and standards in the UK and internationally. This online CPD seminar is essential for architects, façade engineers, design managers, fire engineers and building safety professionals.
Rainwater Control in Façade Design and Engineering - Online CPD Seminar
Effective rainwater control is one of the most critical principles in façade design—and this seminar brings you the latest insights, strategies, and applied knowledge from leading experts Dr John Straube (University of Waterloo) and Eugene Korch (Institute for Architectural Science and Technology).
