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:

SAIAshare #51

Description

TOPICS:

•        MAKING (AND TAKING) TIME      

 -  by Mark Bellingan of Common Architecture

•        PROGRESS MEETINGS, INSPECTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS 101:  how to avoid disputes

        - by Uwe Putlitz of Building Strategy

Date:

FRIDAY   07 November 2025

Time:

14:30 – 15:45

Place:

Online Webinar

Cost

FREE

CPD Points:

CPD Value: 0.1 CPD Credit

Validating Voluntary Association:

SAIA

Link

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7983424637711981916