Master the Mandate: Gain a deep understanding of Ella's Law, its implications for the built environment, and the new responsibilities it places on architects.
Ella's Law:
A Blueprint for Clean Air in the UK's Built Environment
CLEAN AIR is a HUMAN RIGHT
VENTI has launched a new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course aimed at equipping residential architects with the essential knowledge and tools to navigate the implications of Ella’s Law.
The CPD, titled “Ella’s Law: A Blueprint for Clean Air in the UK’s Built Environment,” focuses on the significant shift towards a rights-based framework for clean air and the new duties it places on the built environment sector.
This new course empowers architects to design healthier, safer homes by proactively addressing indoor air quality from the earliest design stages
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This CPD is specially designed for
architects with a health-first design philosophy.
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"Ella's death was a direct consequence of air pollution...excessive levels of air pollution made a material contribution to her fatality."
(Deputy Coroner Philip Barlow)
The Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill, or Ella's Law, seeks to establish a legal right for all citizens to breathe clean air, encompassing both indoor and outdoor environments. The proposed legislation, inspired by the tragic death of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah from severe asthma, aims to set legally binding air quality targets aligned with the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines.
Poor indoor air quality, often exacerbated by dampness, mould, and inadequate ventilation, is a critical determinant of public health, as UK residents spend up to 90% of their time indoors. The Bill enables regulations to impose a duty on developers to monitor and report on indoor air quality in new builds and refurbishments for the first 12 months.
For architects, this mandates a "Health-First Design" approach, moving beyond minimum compliance to proactively designing spaces where clean air is a foundational element.
"Architects will increasingly rely on properly designed mechanical ventilation systems that can filter incoming air and recover heat, balancing the tension between energy efficiency and healthy indoor air quality," states Bradley Pallister, Technical Manager at VENTI.
"The new CPD course on Ella's Law empowers architects to become leaders in this space, instilling confidence in their ability to deliver projects that are not only compliant but also protect occupant well-being. At VENTI, we are proactive with our purpose to improve air quality for all homes, and this new CPD is a key part of that mission. Our aim is to become the go-to authority on domestic ventilation systems, providing easy-to-access knowledge and insights that leave our partners feeling enriched through meaningful and relevant advice."
The CPD course will provide guidance on navigating the evolving regulatory landscape, ensuring designs comply with Building Regulations, particularly Approved Document F (Ventilation).
It highlights the importance of material selection, specifying products with low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions, and designing ventilation systems that provide adequate fresh air and effectively dilute pollutants while balancing energy efficiency objectives.
Here’s what you’ll get when you join this CPD
Design for Health: Learn how to integrate "Health-First Design" principles into your projects from the earliest stages, ensuring superior indoor air quality in new builds, retrofits, renovations, and extensions.
Navigate the Technology: Discover the essential role of continuous mechanical ventilation systems in balancing energy efficiency with occupant well-being. We'll cover technologies like DMEV, dMHRV, and DHRV.
Build Confidence: Acquire the expertise to confidently specify materials and ventilation solutions that protect against dampness, mould, and harmful pollutants.
Earn a Certificate: Receive a valuable Continuing Professional Development certificate to validate your expertise and commitment to best practices in indoor air quality.
It’s a 100% Free CPD Session Designed Specifically for Architects with a Health-First Design Approach
HOW IT WORKS
This is a free online CPD course delivered by VENTI's team of technical experts.
To register your interest, simply fill out the short form on this page with your details. Once submitted, you will receive an email from us with information about upcoming course dates and times. You can then choose a session that fits your schedule.
The course is designed to be concise yet comprehensive, respecting your time while providing maximum value.