Expand your expertise with Vestre CPDs
At Vestre, we are committed to supporting continuous professional development (CPD) within the design and construction industries. CPDs are an essential way for architects, landscape architects, planners, and other built environment professionals to stay informed, up to date, and inspired. They not only help you meet professional requirements, but also provide insights and practical knowledge that can be applied directly to your projects.
The Vestre Van – our mobile showroom
As well as CPDs, we offer visits from the Vestre Van, our travelling showroom. This gives you the opportunity to experience our furniture first-hand, wherever you are based.
A Van visit can be booked as a standalone session or combined with a CPD. Each visits typically lasts no longer than 60 minutes and provides an engaging, practical way to learn more about our products and processes.
What to expect from the Vestre Van:
- Drinks and refreshments
- Furniture demonstrations from the APRIL, APRIL GO, MUNCH, and VROOM ranges
- Fixing and assembly details
- VR headset tour of The Plus factory
- RAL and material samples
- Vestre journals and bag handouts
A Van visit is the ideal chance to see the furniture in person, ask practical questions, and connect with our team in an informal setting.
Our CPD presentations
We currently offer four CPDs, each exploring a different theme at the intersection of design, sustainability, and social value. They can be booked individually or as a series, with optional introductions and case studies.
Materials + Production
Explore the challenges facing the construction sector, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and how we are working towards net zero through a whole-life carbon approach and the circular economy. Includes an introduction to The Plus – our factory for the future.
Nordic Life in Urban Spaces
Discover the Nordic approach to people-centred design, with key philosophies such as the right to roam and outdoor life. Learn how proxemics influence placemaking and street furniture design, and see our design process in practice.
Inclusive Street Furniture
Understand the importance of accessibility and universal design in the public realm. Covering BS8300-1:2018 and The Equality Act 2010, this CPD highlights practical strategies to ensure that public spaces work for everyone.
Habitats for Biodiversity
Learn about the global biodiversity crisis and how we can integrate habitats for wildlife into our urban environments. This session also introduces our Habitats range, designed to bring nature back to cities.
