In this presentation, we explain why it’s important to create healthy acoustic environments and how the acoustic performance of suspended ceilings and wall absorbers can assist with this.The science behind acoustic tests and standards will be explained, including what the Building Regulations and sector specific requirements are, and how these requirements can be fulfilled.
The aim is to provide the audience with a level of knowledge on the topic that will enable them to specify suspended ceiling systems with confidence, and know when to seek further guidance.
This CPD discusses the role that suspended ceilings can perform with their reaction and resistance to the effects of fire within buildings. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of:
The basics of fire
The role active and passive fire protection play in buildings
In this presentation, we will be looking at the four core design elements that promote health, wellbeing and productivity in the workplace, and how ceiling products can support each of those elements. The aim is to provide the audience with a level of knowledge on the topic that will enable them to specify suspended ceiling systems with confidence, and know when to seek further guidance.By the end of this CPD, delegates should:
Understand how building design impacts the health, wellbeing and productivity of occupants
Understand the industry drivers and business case for high quality and healthy buildings
Evaluate the performance characteristics of ceiling systems which positively impact on occupant wellbeing
Choose one of our Lunch and Learn sessions to gain a deeper understanding of our products and how they can be used to enhance your projects. These sessions can be delivered in person at your own premises by one of our architectural and design consultants, or as an online seminar.
Current Lunch and Learn presentations available:
Introducing Sonify by Zentia – our range of acoustic baffles, canopies and wall absorbers
Zentia Product Overview – covering our evolution from Armstrong Ceiling Solutions to Zentia, and a full introduction to our portfolio of ceiling systems
Ever wondered how our products are made? Book a factory tour and find out! You’ll visit our mineral fibre factory in Team Valley, Gateshead, where you’ll learn more about the manufacturing process behind traditional suspended ceilings. Then you’ll head down the road to our grid factory and learn about our suspended ceiling grids and other products, before finishing in our Innovation Centre for a Q&A and refreshments. Open to architects, designers, installers and distributors, with full PPE and H&S inductions provided at each site.
The Zentia Installation School
Join the thousands of other built environment professionals who’ve attended our award-winning Installation School and learn more about our ceiling products and their acoustical properties. Awarded Member Training Programme of the Year by the FIS in 2023, 2024 and 2025, the Zentia Installation School combines a thorough classroom-based introduction to suspended ceilings with practical, hands-on learning. You’ll even have the opportunity to put your new skills to the test and install your own suspended ceiling.Tailored training packages
Training sessions at the Zentia Installation School can be designed around your own requirements.
Ceiling installers: complete a one or two-day training course on Zentia’s products, with a focus on your own areas of improvement
Distributors: get a full overview of Zentia’s product range and how they can be installed, including those products most popular with installers
Architects and interior designers: combine the Zentia Installation School with a RIBA CPD and a factory tour to fully understand how our products will fit into your design projects
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