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Shading in Commercial Architecture | Umbra CPD

A crash course on all things blinds & curtains for commercial projects.

In-Person & Virtual

We’re flexible. You can either hold your course in person on your premises, or over zoom from our virtual showroom.

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TOPICS COVERED

    • Learn the ins and outs of different types of fabric. From heat control to UV filtering, you’ll be able to confidently recommend different options to your clients.

    • A key part of making a blind useful. In this section you’ll learn how to specify shading controls that increase energy efficiency, comfort, and convenience.

    • With Part O being the regulation on everyone’s mind: We’ve made a section that covers everyone’s favorite topic: legal compliance.

    • In this lighter side of the course, we go over all of ways in which you can add a bit of character to your blinds.

    • Concealment is arguably the biggest trend in shading right now. In the course we cover how to spec Blindspace, the best concealment profile on the market.

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MEET YOUR PRESENTERS

Brendan is Umbra’s ‘Shading Aficionado’. Our words, not his.

– Project Sales

Raff brings his own unique style of presentation to every CPD. He is also allergic to wide shot photos.

– Business Development

“It was enjoyable with just the right balance of science and more creative aspects to provide an easily understood, informative CPD session. Your friendly and engaging manner left a very good impression on all who attended. ”

James Krikler – Boon Brown

“Very well delivered CPD, even over zoom we were shown real examples of the blinds and their automation from Umbra’s showroom.”

Thomas Kinver – KinverKreations Ltd

“Good introduction CPD into issues around integration of solar shading solutions into architectural design.”

Mark Deverill – HM Architecture

“Umbra offered a comprehensive overview of their products and services and provided detailed CPD on the principles of internal solar shading. Highly recommended.”

David Sherwill-Zopf – Lovell Ozanne & Partners

£5 per head

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While we find in-person courses are more effective, we can facilitate virtual courses from our virtual showroom.