CPD session overview
With a focus on designing for healing, we take a look at how modern ceiling systems impact our health and wellbeing. We will share how the design of modern ceilings spaces has evolved and explore how approaches to healthcare ceiling design have progressed, integrating elements such as natural light and flexible approaches to today’s modern healthcare buildings.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this presentation, you should be able to:
- Understand the unique considerations and constraints in healthcare ceiling design across the project lifecycle.
- Explain how modern ceiling systems contribute to occupant health, wellbeing and recovery outcomes in healthcare environments.
- Identify design responses to post-pandemic challenges in healthcare settings, including infection control, flexibility, and ventilation.
- Recognise and meet key technical and regulatory requirements for healthcare ceilings, including compliance, durability, and integration with services.
AACA competency standard – NSCA performance criteria:
- Project Initiation and Conceptual Design – PC24, PC28
- Detailed Design and Construction Documentation – PC39
Presenters
Steven Fraser
Ceiling Systems Manager
With over fifteen years of experience in manufacturing and construction, Steven specialises in customising ceiling solutions for commercial projects, with expertise in seismic and acoustic ceiling design for infrastructure, healthcare and education projects.
Trained initially in marketing and economics, Steven’s global sailing pursuits led him to craft racing sails before transitioning into manufacturing construction materials. As a certified sailing instructor, Steven excels in simplifying complex concepts, offering accessible insights, and sharing his extensive knowledge of commercial ceiling construction.
Steven has worked on large infrastructure projectsincluding the Nepean and Gosford Hospitals; Sydney Metro Stations at Victoria Cross and Gadigal (Pitt St); and the Meadowbank Education Precinct.
With over fifteen years of experience in manufacturing and construction, Steven specialises in customising ceiling solutions for commercial projects, with expertise in seismic and acoustic ceiling design for infrastructure, healthcare and education projects.
Trained initially in marketing and economics, Steven’s global sailing pursuits led him to craft racing sails before transitioning into manufacturing construction materials. As a certified sailing instructor, Steven excels in simplifying complex concepts, offering accessible insights, and sharing his extensive knowledge of commercial ceiling construction.
Steven has worked on large infrastructure projectsincluding the Nepean and Gosford Hospitals; Sydney Metro Stations at Victoria Cross and Gadigal (Pitt St); and the Meadowbank Education Precinct.