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The Architects' Channel
The Architects' Channel identifies and investigates current professional challenges
The Architects' Channel
The Architects' Channel is a video-based learning service available from NBS that identifies and investigates current professional challenges. Our high quality programmes, aid continuing professional development and learning by focusing on key industry events, projects and issues.
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Code for Sustainable Homes – Health and Wellbeing
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Code for Sustainable Homes – Health and Wellbeing
This programme takes a look at 'health and wellbeing' – Category 7 in the Code for Sustainable Homes. This category is formed of four parts – daylighting, sound insulation, private space (gardens, patios, etc), and lifetime homes – all of which are explained in the context of Code for Sustainable Homes credits.
Daylighting is addressed not only from the perspective of minimising the use of artificial lighting, but from the perspective of a quality internal environment. Definitions of luminance and illuminance are provided and related to the daylight factor and 'angle of visible sky'.
On sound insulation, decibels and decibel attenuation are explained, while some key dos and don'ts from BS 8233 Sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings are used as advice for compliance with the Code.
The Code's stipulations on private space are explained as the 'minimum size that allows all occupants to sit outside' and is addressed both for private and communal spaces.
Finally, lifetime homes is looked at in terms of making homes accessible and flexible to changes in lifestyle, listing the sixteen specific criteria from the Lifetime Homes Standard which designers are expected to meet.
This clip is taken from 'Code for Sustainable Homes – Health and Wellbeing'. You can view the full programme by subscribing to NBS Learning Channels.
What you can expect from the Architects' Channel
The Architects' Channel is great way to integrate ongoing learning with work and to share this knowledge amongst other professionals and recent graduates alike.
Up to 18 high quality programmes are available each year featuring legal, regulatory and technical debate. Programmes are project specific and cover Design Process, Practice and Project Management, CDM, Building regulations, Legal and Environmental issues.
In depth study notes and interactive learning quizzes accompany each programme.
Subscribers to our online service also receive access to a CPD Diary, an Interactive Personal Record to review your CPD and professional development. Our online service also provides access to a substantial library of archive programmes covering a number of projects across the built environment.
This annual subscription service is also available on DVD or CD-ROM formats.
A focus on recent projects – delivered by experts
All programmes focus on recent projects and key industry issues, incorporating information relevant to a range of professionals and recent graduates involved in building design. Our independent editorial board and expert contributors ensure our programmes remain at the forefront of industry debate. This makes the Architects' Channel a stimulating and cost effective method of developing your learning and professional skills.
Flexible and relevant learning
Our DVD and CD-ROM options are a great way to build individual and group training and development sessions, as part of your in-house library. These updated learning tools are also a useful way to encourage debate and discussion amongst professionals both experienced and new. Online subscribers benefit from access to an archive of video streams and interactive features such as our online CPD Diary and Personal Record.
All programmes are accredited under the RIBA CPD Providers network and qualify for double CPD points.
Fully customised subscription options, allow you to pick and choose
programmes to suit your requirements. Fill out our enquiry form for more
details.
Cost effective learning direct to your office
The Architects' Channel is great way to access practical information on current challenges and industry best practice, without having to leave your office or workplace. This allows you to maximise your time in the office and reduce the expense associated with travel and accommodation to attend separate events and courses.
Tailored learning to suit your job and your practice
Our expert contributors and range of subscription options ensure our programmes are directly relevant to your practice and profession. Pick and choose from a selection of options to customise your learning to suit your individual needs.
Easy to use, set up and deliver
Our easy to use system means you can get started with the Architects' Channel with the minimum of fuss or effort. Once you have subscribed, our helpful customer service team will ensure the latest programmes are sent direct to your organisation in your chosen CD-ROM or DVD format.
For those preferring our online option, access to the portal is sent to you by email, so you can instantly log in, browse and start watching your chosen programmes.
What does the Architects' Channel subscription cover?
Expect up to 18 programmes per year covering:
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Subscriptions are available online, or in DVD or CD-ROM formats. Individual programmes last approximately 20-30 minutes and offer a mix of project case studies, location reports, in depth technical discussion and debate.
Our independent editorial team, ensure all our programmes reflect current
industry thinking. Our expert contributors keep you up to date on the latest
building projects, issues and debates. You can also contact our producers to
suggest topics for inclusion in forthcoming programmes. Email us at
info@theNBS.com.
Key contributors
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View a sample of our latest programmes and find out how the Architects' Channel can help you get the most out of your professional development.
Test your learning with our interactive quizzes
Every time you watch a programme, there is a related quiz that can be
performed to check your understanding of the subject covered. Online subscribers
can also keep track of videos watched and quizzes undertaken.
Access our Online CPD diary
Online subscribers can check our CPD diary which automatically records programmes watched, quizzes undertaken and study notes downloaded.
A Personal Record to review all your CPD activities
The Personal Record allows you to record additional events, conferences and courses you attend, making it easy to keep track of your professional development.
You can print your Personal Record as part of your learning and training
activities, for internal development or for an external assessment and
verification.
The latest programmes to be added to the Architects' Channel:
- BIM: Building Information Modelling
- Eric Lyons and Span | view programme of 'Eric Lyons and Span'
- Project Management and Critical Paths
- Ventilation in Schools
- Promoting your Company
- Secured by Design
- Talkback: Álvaro Siza Vieira | view clip of 'Talkback: Álvaro Siza Vieira'
- Classic Case Law
- How to Survive the Recession
- WRAP - Recycling and Waste Reduction | view programme of 'WRAP - Recycling and Waste Reduction'
- Building Control Approvals | view clip of 'Building Control Approvals'
- Grade Listing of Buildings | view clip of 'Grade Listing of Buildings'
- Sulfate and Concrete | view clip of 'Sulfate and Concrete'
- Talkback: Peter Eisenman | view programme of 'Talkback: Peter Eisenman'
The Architects Channel is an annual subscription service available from £300 plus VAT for a single channel subscription.
Services available: Online / DVD /CD-ROM.
Expect up to 18 programmes per year covering:
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Contact our customer centre on 0845 456 9594 or submit our enquiry form for
more details on these channels and our customized options.
Reduced rates are available for multiple channels and users
As an NBS subscriber you will also benefit from continued support and guidance from our customer centre to answer any questions you might have about your subscription and to help you get the most from the Architects' Channel.
Download a brochure
For more information on how to subscribe, including pricing, download a PDF brochure now, or to subscribe to the Architects' Channel, complete our order form.
NBS Learning Channels are available as an online service and in CD-ROM and DVD formats.
Online Service
The system requirements for the online service of NBS Learning Channels are as follows:
| Operating Systems | Windows 7 32-bit (we are currently testing our product range against 64-bit) |
| Windows Vista – 32-Bit and 64-Bit (SP2) | |
| Windows XP Professional (SP3) | |
| Windows XP Home (SP3) | |
| Windows XP Pro x64 (SP2) | |
| Windows 2000 (SP4) | |
| Windows 2000 Server and above (for Server PCs) | |
| Processor | Processor: Pentium III 750 MHz |
| Memory | 512Mb (for Windows 7 and Windows Vista) 256 MB (for Windows XP/2000) |
| Monitor | Screen resolution: 1024 x 768 in 16-bit colour |
| Audio | Sound card and speakers/headphones |
| Browser | IE6, IE7* |
| Media Player | MS Windows Media Player 9* or later |
| Browser plug-ins | Shockwave Player 10.2*, Flash 9* |
| Applications | Adobe Acrobat Reader* and MS Word to view/print study notes |
| Internet connection | 512kbit connection |
* These components are available for free from the following websites:
- Internet Explorer - http://www.microsoft.com/ie/
- Windows Media Player - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmedia/
- Shockwave Player - http://www.adobe.com/products/shockwaveplayer/
- Flash Player - http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/
- Adobe Acrobat Reader - http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/
For the online service of NBS Learning Channels an internet connection of
512Kb or higher is required to view the video streams; all the other features of
the website are available on a slower connection.
CD-ROM
The CD-ROM format is compatible with the above operating systems as they come
with Windows Media Player installed. No internet connection or additional
software is required.
DVD
The DVD format is also compatible with the above operating systems providing the machine has a DVD reader. No internet connection or additional software is required.
The DVD format is also available to users of Apple Mac computers wanting to subscribe to NBS Learning Channels.
As of November 2008,