Zinc Roofing and Cladding
Mastering Zinc: Performance, Patina & Possibility
Zinc Roofing and Cladding – CPD for Architects
Explore the sustainable, design-forward potential of zinc in contemporary architecture. This CPD presentation, approved for 1.5 formal point, offers architects a comprehensive understanding of zinc’s physical properties, environmental benefits, and design versatility. From its long-term performance and natural patina development to best-practice installation techniques and compatible construction systems, the session equips you with the knowledge to specify zinc with confidence. Delivered by industry experts, this session is tailored to enhance your design outcomes and align with national competency standards.
Zinc Roofing and Cladding
This presentation will deliver outcomes related to the following Competency/s from the National Standard of Competency for Architects 2015:
Design: Conceptual Design
3.7 Assessment and integration of construction systems and materials consistent with project brief.
Design: Schematic Design
4.6 Investigation and integration of appropriate material selection for the project design.
Documentation: Detailed Design
5.5 Integration of materials and components based upon an understanding of their physical properties.
This presentation will deliver outcomesrelated to the following Competency/s from the National Standard of Competencyfor Architects 2021:
Project Initiation and Conceptual Design
PC24 Be able to prepare and analyse project development options in response to a project brief – its objectives, budget, user intent and built purpose, risk and timeframes, including environmental sustainability considerations.
PC28 Be able to draw on knowledge from building sciences and technology, environmental sciences and behavioural and social sciences as part of preliminary design research and when developing the conceptual design to optimise the performance of the project.
Detailed Design and Construction Documentation
PC39 Be able to integrate the material selection, structural and construction systems established in the conceptual design into the detailed design and documentation.
At the end of this CPD presentation, you should be able to:
- Identify the sustainable and green qualities of zinc over other metals from a Life Cycle Analysis perspective.
- Detail and design zinc roofing and cladding specifications with a view of material longevity and sustainability.
- List compatible and incompatible materials when used with zinc building envelopes.
Why Architects
Choose INSPIRE CPDs
✅ Approved by the Australian Institute of Architects
✅ Based on real-world performance and use cases
✅ Delivered by architectural metal specialists
✅ Online or in-person delivery across Australia
✅ Aligns with formal competencies from the National Standards of Competency for Architects