CPD Presentation – Condensation & Moisture Management within Rainscreen Systems

Fairview is proud to deliver CPD Presentations as part of the AIA Refuel CPD Provider Program.
Every CPD Presentation is delivered in accordance with the respective state/territory Architecture Board requirements and are delivered by an AIA Refuel approved presenter.
Presentations are 60 minutes in length and all attendees are provided with a certificate upon completion; confirming they have attended the session along with the number of CPD points awarded.

This presentation provides attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the natural façade offerings and rainscreen installation methods, that can help Architects to deliver a sustainable design.

The session delivers the following learning outcomes:

  • Identify the factors leading to moisture and condensation issues and their impact.
  • Describe the benefits of ventilated rainscreen facades.
  • Identify compliance of façade material options to standards.
  • Describe the components of a wall build up for a rainscreen façade.
  • Recognise suitable façade materials for the physical and environmental contexts of the project.

This presentation will deliver outcomes related to the following Competency/s from the National Standard of Competency for Architects 2021:

PROJECT INITIATION AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

PC 28 Be able to draw on knowledge from building sciences and technology, environmental sciences and behavioral and social sciences as part of preliminary design research and when developing the conceptual design to optimize the performance of the project.

PC 33 Be able to investigate, coordinate and integrate sustainable environmental systems – including water, thermal, lighting and acoustics – in response to consultants’ advice.

DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION

PC 39 Be able to integrate the material selection, structural and construction systems established in the conceptual design into the detailed design and documentation.

PC 46 Be able to produce project documentation that meets the requirements of the contract and procurement process and complies with regulatory controls, building standards and codes, and conditions of construction and planning approvals.