Space Plan & Stuff

Service Description

Interior finishes are only the final layer of a building, but they can have surprisingly large impact on the environment, on human health and on the overall experience of a building. They thus require as much attention as other construction elements. This session focuses on low-impact solutions for interior walls, flooring systems, interior finishings and furniture. Together we discover how thoughtful material choices can drastically reduce your project’s environmental footprint while creating aesthetic and healthy indoor spaces – pleasant for their users and safe for those who build them. The session also addresses aspects related to fire resistance and acoustic performance of interior elements. Through practical insights, real-world examples and a range of inspiring materials, we will show you how to make the sustainable ambitions of your project tangible down to the smallest detail of the interior. After this training, you will: - Know which materials and construction methods can significantly reduce the impact of interior walls and floors, and be familiar with specific assemblies that meet high acoustic and fire resistance requirements. You’ll also know some simple and affordable alternatives to plasterboard, metal studs, concrete blocks, and mineral wool. - Have a broad overview of available sustainable interior finishing materials (ranging from plasters and paints to panels, tiles, and floor coverings), along with a good understanding of their environmental performance, areas of application and price ranges. - Know which solutions exist today to design interiors of homes, offices, and public buildings in circular and reversible ways. - Understand the pros, cons, and key considerations of natural clay plasters and lime plasters. - Be familiar with several actors in the reuse sector that can reliably supply you with reclaimed materials. - Be able to immediately get started with a range of budget-friendly, low-impact materials that can be directly applied in your projects. Why this training? This course provides a clear understanding of the core aspects of sustainable construction and shows you the current trends and best practices that are easy to adopt. You’ll gain tools to engage in meaningful conversations with your building team, stakeholders and clients, and receive a set of practical insights and technical references to boost sustainability in your construction process in a pragmatic and budget-conscious way. In particular, if you are interested in learning about natural plasters and paints, or are struggling to move away from the typical metal-gypsum or concrete partition walls, this is the training for you. For whom? This training is intended for architects, contractors, developers, and any other professionals in the construction sector. No prior experience is required. However, expect a dense session in which various technical and ecological aspects will be discussed in depth.