Activity Title:

Timber Roof Design for Architectural Professionals, x 5 modules by Izak Burger

Description

This CPD should help the professional to understand and gain knowledge on roof and truss shapes and design principles and specific exposed trusses and design scope.  This will be done in 5 modules over 5 weeks.

Module 1: Roof Function, Shapes & Terminology

Module 2: Truss Dynamics & Bracing

Module 3: Exposed Trusses, Pinning on Ringbeam

Module 4: Attics, Dormers & Staircases

Module 5: Bay windows, Eaves & Flat roofs

Date:

Module 1: 23 October 2025

Module 2: 30 October 2025

Module 3: 6 November 2025

Module 4: 13 November 2025

Module 5: 20 November 2025

Time:

3pm to 6pm

Place:

Online

Cost

R460 – non SAIBD members per module

R360 – SAIBD members (fully pd members) per Module.

Discount of 10% will be given if you register for all 5 modules.

CPD Points:

Category 1, Credits- 0,3 per Module

Total of 1.5 credits.

Validating Voluntary Association:

SAIBD (South African Institute of Building Design)

Link

Registration link:  

https://forms.gle/PGr7oEe1fxVSMkYX7

Activity Title:

DESIGNING CREATIVELY WITH DAYLIGHT

Description

This is an interactive live online course, via Zoom, that gives you a practical and aesthetic foundation to the key Principles and Rules of Thumb for designing with natural light. All successful designs have mastered the play of natural lighting across surfaces and through volumes.
You'll learn how to analyse the different kinds of daylight to significantly improve the living experience by enhancing the subtle interplay of light and shadows. This includes how to configure the overall massing of the building, through to the nature and positioning of the fenestration - without having to number crunch! We also deal with the basic errors most designers consistently make.

The course covers material not taught at university or Technikon!  Expect the unexpected! 

“This course has been massively informative. The ability to stretch our thoughts into seeing the way we do what I always thought to be ordinary things in a unique way, has been very inspiring. Fresh insight into light (and dark).” Jerome Starkey

Date:

4 weekly sessions, on Thursdays,

from NOVEMBER 6^TH TO NOVEMBER 27^TH    

Time:

From 4pm to 6:30pm

Place:

Online course, on Zoom

Cost

R 2,850.00

CPD Points:

3 CPD Points Category 1                     

Validating VA:

CIFA

Link

BOOK ONLINE:

https://ksstudios.co.za/product/3-cpds/designing-creatively-with-daylight/

Info: courses@ksstudios.co.za

+27 066 527 2073 (WhatsApp calls or text only)

Activity Title:

Smart Home Solutions Showroom Tour

Description

You are invited to an exclusive showcase tailored specifically for architects to experience cutting-edge smart home solutions by Integrated Homes on the 12th of November at 4pm.

 What to expect:

·       Interactive demonstration in elegantly designed smart showrooms.

·       Hands on experience with the latest smart technology integrations

·       Bespoke Cinema Suites

Showroom Highlights:

·       State-of-the-art Smart Living Spaces

·       Luxuriously Integrated Bedrooms

·       Advanced Home Entertainment Solutions

·       Customised Smart Home Controls

Date:

12/11/2025

Time:

16:00 PM -20:00 PM

Place:

Homemation Control4 Experience Centre,14 Commerce Crescent, Kramerville, Sandton

Cost

·       Free for everyone

CPD Points:

0.2 cat 1

Validating Voluntary Association:

GIfA

Link

https://www.gifa.org.za/event-details/smart-home-solutions-showroom-tour

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Activity Title:

Prompt Design Mastery and AI Agents for The Architect

Description

The Gauteng Institute for Architecture (GIfA) warmly invites you to Part Two of an inspiring online session focused on the intersection of architecture and AI-driven design.

Join us as we explore the future of architectural creativity through prompt design and digital innovation.

Presentations by:

·       Dr. Jennifer Mirembe: Expert in AI and design systems

·       Mr. Naicker Akheel: Trains architects to build solutions with AI.

·       Dr Allen Mutono: AI solutions and digital strategy for African businesses.

This engaging session will provide valuable insights and practical tools for architects to enhance their design processes using prompt-based strategies.

For the practical, please have the following ready:

Pen, paper, and a free ChatGPT account or a free Gemini AI account.

Date:

11/11/2025

Time:

18:00 PM -19:30 PM

Place:

Online

Cost

·       GIfA Members: R150

·       Non-Members: R300

·       Students: Free

CPD Points:

0.2 cat 1

Validating Voluntary Association:

GIfA

Link

https://www.gifa.org.za/event-details/prompt-design-mastery-and-ai-agents-for-the-architect

Activity Title:

THE APPLICATION OF THE AMENDED NATIONAL BUILDING REGULATIONS FOR ENERGY USE

Description

FULL ONLINE COURSE ON THE NEW AMENDMENTS TO SANS 10400XA ED 2. 

WHAT SP ENERGY WORKSHOPS OFFER:

•            Understand the Structure of Regulation and Standard

•            Insight as to HOW & WHY - the content of the standard

•            Learn the physics behind the interventions introduced in Standard

•            Learn how to use each of the three routes to compliance

•            Be informed as what Local Authorities expect in submissions

•            Work examples of Fenestration maths, R-values for walls and floors

•            Develop hot water designs that work

•            Develop lighting designs that comply

•            Workshop format is guaranteed to captivate and keep up interest

•            HIGHLY EXPERIENCED Presenters – Howard Harris & Graeme Sher

YOUR SUPPORT PACKAGE:

•            168 page Handbook authored by an eminent authority in Energy Usage (PDF)which has been acclaimed by leading XA academics

•            The Handbook is on your shelf as a permanent reference and resource long after the course is finished

•            Includes a limited training version of the SPCalculator which will teach you what to present to the Local Authority ie. To automate the fenestration maths

•            To get to Certified Fenestration specifications - frame and glass simulated results from manufacturers(Exclusive to SPEnergy)

•            To avoid worst case glass specifications

•            To calculate compliant R-value’s for floors and walls obtained from various databases of k-values and thermal conductances and now also includes slimmed-down versions of the Roof &Light Tabs

FEE INCLUDES:

•            Training with an SPEnergy ED2 Attendance Certificate(Accepted by Council)

•            2.0 CATEGORY 1 CPD CREDITS

•            Includes a training version of the SPCalculator which you will learn what to present to the Local Authority

FEE EXCLUDES: 

•            Fully Licenced SPCalculator

Date:

4 & 5 NOVEMBER 2025

Time:

9.00 TO 13.00 – Both days to be attended in full to qualify for SAIA CPD Credits and SPEnergy Attendance Certificate

Place:

ONLINE – VIA ZOOM

Cost

FULL COURSE ON THE NEW AMENDMENTS TO SANS 10400XA ED 2:
r2000.00 EXCLUDING VAT per delegate.
R2300.00 INCLUDING vat per delegate

CPD Points:

2.0 SACAP Category One CPD credits.

Validating Voluntary Association:

Validation – 2.0 Category 1 CPD Credits (SAIA)

SAIA VALIDATION:  The South African Institute of Architects has assessed and validated this Category One CPD Module: Module: SANS10400XA ED2 2x Morning Workshops 2.0 CPD points. 

Activity reference and title - CPD SAIA 26 – 204- SANS10400XA ED2 2X MORNING WORKSHOPS Nature of activity: ON-LINE WORKSHOP

Duration:  2 x 4 HOUR ON-LINE SESSIONS.  SACAP Category One CPD credit value: 2.0 CPD CREDITS – BOTH SESSIONS MUST BE ATTENDED IN FULL.

Link

Registrations to be done directly via SPEnergy’s Buy Online Page for 4 & 5 November 2025:
https://spenergy.co.za/Pages/Buy-Online.asp?PID=556402&P=SANS%2010400XA%20ED2%20-%202%20MORNING%20WORKSHOP%20ONLINE%20-%204%20and%205%20NOV%202025

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATIONS AND PAYMENTS FOR EARLY NOVEMBER WORKSHOP WILL COSE ON 31 OCT 2025

Last 2025 Workshop Date also Loaded:  25 & 26 Nov 2025.  2026 Workshops will only restart in Feb / March 2026:  https://spenergy.co.za/Pages/Buy-Online.asp?cid=58586&c1=Training&N=0&page=1