Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:38:09 +0000 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2414 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2414 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:42:18 +0100 Rachel http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2146 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2146 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:03:28 +0100 clashaidy we are presently in the process of building an earth-rammed tyre and strawbale eco-house on the north coast of Scotland and would welcome anyone who is interested in coming to volunteer. We are currently plodding away with the tyres and, although its slow going, hope to be finished before the end of autumn. We hope to get the strawbale walls started when the weather breaks next year.
We have a small caravan that can sleep up to 3 people at a time (any more and its tents in afraid) and can provide food, toilet and shower facilities. Unlike other earthship stuff, we are also not charging anything!
We would also love to hear from anyone who might be interested in running courses on the build. I'm afraid we can't do it ourselves as we are by no means experts on any of the methods we are using.
To find out more and get contact details, you can visit our website at http://www.skerray.net
Thanks]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2199 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2199 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:57:21 +0100 SelfBuild & Design

The SelfBuild & Design Show 2008 is the South West’s most informative and hands-on show for anyone interested in building their dream home, or simply getting some ideas and tips on upgrading what they’ve got.

To all of us, home is more than a house. It is a space which reflects the way we live and our individual tastes. You may simply want to improve your home, to ensure that it is suited to your needs, or perhaps even wipe the slate clean and build a new home from scratch, The SelfBuild & Design Show 2008 can help you make that an attainable dream.

Get advice, ideas, materials and know-how for your project, speak to editors and experts from SelfBuild & Design magazine and choose from a full timetable of free seminars with Q&A sessions.

The show will feature an alternative construction method showcase with part built structures highlighting modern, traditional and eco-construction methods including: Insulated Concrete Formworks, SIPS (Structurally Insulated Panels), Timber Frame, Straw Bale and the energy efficient Super-E House.

The SelfBuild & Design Show 2008 will have hundreds of products and South West suppliers all under one roof, so you can compare prices and get advice and inspiration. You can learn real skills with continuous live demonstrations by experts and students from South Devon College.

You can also visit the SelfBuild & Design bookshop for all your reading material and use the free plot finding service provided by PlotBrowser.com.

The show is organised by SelfBuild & Design magazine, the essential magazine for homebuilders and renovators. Packed full of advice from experts, the latest product news and stunning photographs of completed homes, SelfBuild & Design has everything you need to know written by experienced self builders you can trust.

Call 01283 742964 to book tickets now!

Advance adult tickets only £4, under 16s go free. Plus you’ll get a free energy saving lamp with all adult tickets.

DATES AND OPENING TIMES:
Westpoint Centre (Devon) Ltd, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ

Saturday 13th: 10am – 5pm
Sunday 14th: 10am – 4pm

www.selfbuildanddesignshow.com]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1761 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1761 Wed, 21 May 2008 10:31:00 +0100 patrick Cutting carbon emmisions by better energy management.
Thursday 26 June 2008

Should you attend?
Do you manufacture power control systems?
And want to develop new products.

Are you selling to the building industry?
And want to extend your range.

Are you a RSL, housing association or a developer?
Who wants to influence the new products coming on line?

Are you a west midlands university?
With expertise in these areas.

Not forgetting, of course, those interested in; system optimisation, temperature
and flow measurement, systems integration, circuit design, construction etc

This is a free one day event, (with limited palaces)
It will be held at the University of Birmingham on Thursday 26 June.
To avoided wasting your time and the planet’s resources please contact
Patrick O’Neill, before travelling, to see if this is event is appropriate to your needs.
0121 414 3898 or energychallenge@contacts.bham.ac.uk


This workshop will;
• Review current technologies in power control, measurement, user interface, system optimisation & integration.
• Identify key Marketing, Distribution and Manufacturing issues and the new technologies that will influence the market.
• Develop plans to develop these new products and services and overcome any barriers to development.

The Energy Challenge Clubs Project is a partnership including; Birmingham - Science city, Advantage West Midlands, University of Birmingham, Coventry University, University of Warwick]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1735 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1735 Fri, 16 May 2008 09:54:39 +0100 Rachel http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1733 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1733 Thu, 15 May 2008 20:42:08 +0100 biffvernon
Securing environmental sustainability in the regeneration and re-use of heritage buildings

Thursday 22 May 2008
Menier Chocolate Factory | Southwark Street, London SE1

http://www.landorconferences.co.uk/conference_files/co271.pdf]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1580 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1580 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:12:50 +0100 Matt Sullivan
Just a quick post to inform you that I have some places left on a Zero Carbon Homes CPD, at BedZED, on Friday April 25th.

This one-day event covers BioRegional’s solutions for sustainability and shows how Zero Carbon Homes can be delivered. Based at the Award winning BedZED, in-depth seminars from experts in the field from BioRegional, Fulcrum Consulting and Cut the Carbon will cover energy efficiency and energy generation, for single dwellings and for communities, for new build as well as existing housing stock.

Please see http://www.bioregional.com/programme_projects/ecohous_prog/bedzed/bz_cpd.htm or contact 020 8404 4238

Concessions on price available.

Thanks

Matt Sullivan]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1510 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1510 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:32:19 +0100 nicholas heath
More details, and a conference booking form, are available on the Changeworks website at www.changeworks.org.uk/content.php?linkid=374. This is part of a project called Energy Heritage, which included a pilot study improving the energy efficiency of flats in a 'B' listed Georgian tenement in Edinburgh's Old Town, a conservation area and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For more details please contact Changeworks on 0131 468 8660 or events@changeworks.org.uk

Thanks,

Nick Heath]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1392 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1392 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:07:36 +0000 dazdread
Both events are being arranged by Transition Town Market Harborough, both events are £5 and you can email me for more details on tickets.

Megan has a free date in her Schedule on March 31st and will be in the south West if anyone wants to host an event.

Best regards

Darren]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1455 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1455 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:08:01 +0000 ali.gill "This years show will also provide visitors with inspiration and ideas on how to design and manage gardens in a sustainable way; from gardening for wildlife, promoting local nurseries and demonstrating permaculture and organic gardening, to seasonal shading, external insulation, and self-sufficiency."
Conferences at Homes for Good:
Eco-space – the final frontier - For construction and landscape professionals.
Co2mmunity Heroes - A community level conference for community groups and individuals
http://www.ecostrust.org.uk/h4g/]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1323 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1323 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:22:32 +0000 caaroline
Venue: Jarvis Hall, RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD
Tickets: £8 (£5 concession)

On 4th March, the first in a new series of RIBA lectures will feature world-renowned Satish Kumar, Director of the Schumacher College. Satish will present his vision for a sustainable 21st century and outline the role architecture can play in creating it. Tony Juniper, Executive Director of Friends of the Earth, will be responding.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1214 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1214 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:14:59 +0000 tobble
I'm working on a project managed by the Welsh School of Architecture (Cardiff University), including research partners from Bangor University, Swansea University, and the Institute of Grasslands and Environment Research, and the University of Glamorgan. It is sponsored by KEF (the Knowledge Exploitation Fund). The aim of the project is to promote the rapid commercialisation of research and increase the skills, knowledge and expertise capital in the industry, through education, training and CPD. The project is being launched at three event across wales, the first of which is on the 13th February (next wednesday) near Cardiff.

The attached invitation has more details including how to register for the events. Anyone with an interest in renewables and energy efficiency in Wales is welcome. We are also still looking for appropriate organisations to hold information stands at the events. If you are interested in this please email me:
toby DOT cambray AT gmail DOT com.

The WEST website will go live in the next few days:
www.welshenergysectortraining.org

Toby]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1079 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1079 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:50:28 +0000 Paul in Montreal
Energy Efficiency & RETScreen Version 4

Engineers, architects, technologists, planners, facility managers and
educators are invited to a free RETScreen Version 4 introductory training
seminar. The seminar is intended for these and other professionals who
would like to learn how to use the RETScreen Clean Energy Project Analysis
Software to assess the viability of energy efficiency measures for
commercial, institutional and residential buildings, and for industrial
facilities. Registration will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. Click on
the events below for details and to register online:

- Montreal, QC, Canada – January 15, 2008
- Gatineau, QC, Canada – January 22, 2008 (French)

-> Uxbridge, Middlesex, UK – January 30, 2008 <-

- New Delhi, India – February 7, 2008
- Washington, DC, USA – March 3, 2008

Each seminar will provide a basic overview of RETScreen Version 4, including
its applicability for various clean power, heating and cooling technologies.
The participants will then see a demonstration of the new energy efficiency
model and learn how to use the software to evaluate existing or expected
energy use, assess potential savings opportunities and then prepare proper
financial analysis for stand alone measures and entire facilities as a
system.

The RETScreen Software, available free-of-charge, is now being used by more
than 134,000 people in 222 countries and this is growing at more than 900
new users every week. RETScreen is quickly becoming the international
standard for clean energy project analysis.

Please feel free to forward this e-mail to colleagues who would be
interested in attending one of these seminars.
______________________________________________

Efficacité énergétique et RETScreen Version 4

Ingénieurs, architectes, technologues, planificateurs, gestionnaires
d’installations et éducateurs sont invités à un séminaire
d’introduction à la version 4 de RETScreen, offert gratuitement. Ce
séminaire cible ces professionnels, et autres, intéressés à apprendre
comment utiliser le logiciel d’analyse de projets d’énergies propres
RETScreen afin d’évaluer la viabilité de mesures d’efficacité
énergétique pour des bâtiments commerciaux, institutionnels et
résidentiels, ainsi que pour des installations industrielles.
L’inscription se fera sur la base du premier arrivé, premier servi.
Cliquez sur les événements ci-bas pour plus de détails et pour vous
inscrire en ligne :

- Montréal, QC, Canada – 15 janvier 2008 (en anglais)
- Gatineau, QC, Canada – 22 janvier 2008
- Uxbridge, Middlesex, UK – 30 janvier 2008 (en anglais)
- New Delhi, Inde – 7 février 2008 (en anglais)
- Washington, DC, É.-U. – 3 mars 2008 (en anglais)

Chaque séminaire offrira une vue d’ensemble de la Version 4 de RETScreen,
incluant son applicabilité à diverses technologies d’énergies propres
pour la production d'électricité, de chaleur et de froid. Les participants
pourront ensuite voir une démonstration du nouveau modèle d’efficacité
énergétique et apprendront comment utiliser le logiciel pour évaluer
l’utilisation existante ou prévue de l’énergie, déterminer le
potentiel des opportunités d’économies et préparer une analyse
financière pour l’évaluation d’une seule mesure dans un établissement
ou pour l’évaluation de l'établissement dans son ensemble, en appliquant
plusieurs mesures et considérant l’établissement comme un système.

Le logiciel RETScreen, disponible gratuitement, est maintenant utilisé par
plus de 134 000 personnes réparties dans 222 pays et auxquels s’ajoutent
900 nouveaux usagers chaque semaine. RETScreen devient rapidement le
standard international pour les analyses de projets d’énergies propres.

N’hésitez pas à transmettre ce courriel à vos collègues qui seraient
aussi intéressés à participer à l’un de ces séminaires.
______________________________________________

RETScreen International
Clean Energy Decision Support Centre
Centre d'aide à la décision sur les énergies propres

Natural Resources Canada - Ressources naturelles Canada
CANMET Energy Technology Centre - Varennes
Centre de la technologie de l'énergie de CANMET - Varennes
1615, Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, QC J3X 1S6, Canada
E-Mail - Courriel : rets@nrcan.gc.ca

Website - Site Web : http://www.retscreen.net]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=980 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=980 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:50:13 +0000 GBP-Keith Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells


Professionals and self builders involved in planning, designing and constructing greener homes and buildings are being urged to book a date in the diary for an unmissable event.

The Greener Homes and Buildings Exhibition is being staged at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells. Packed with seminars and leading exhibits, it will be held over 3 days:

Friday 7th March 2008 - Trade and Professionals Day

Saturday 8th- Sunday 9th March 2008 - Public Days

The first day of the exhibition is designated a Trade and Professional Day and is aimed at updating developers, architects, specifiers, planners and policy makers on the latest developments in sustainable building as well as offering practical and professional advice. The second and third days are public days with the full range of exhibitors on display, practical workshops and advice helpdesks for individuals who have self buliding or renovation projects.

To book to attend please visit http://www.greenerhomeshow.co.uk or telephone Greener Homes and Buildings on 0845 6024087.


Ticket information

Advance tickets for the public days can also be purchased online, with adults charged £6, children under the age of 16 and senior citizens £2 and families - two adults and two children under the age of 16 - £13. Tickets purchased at the gate will cost £8, £3 and £19 respectively.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=929 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=929 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:45:55 +0000 Rod@BHF
At Bushey Heath farm on Tideswell Moor we have been showing groups around the site to explore the issues we have faced and how that may affect others who are starting out with installing renewable technologies (Wind Turbine and Ground Source Heat Pump) and other sustainable developments like Rainwater harvesting. We are running a couple of guided tours of the farm with refreshments and a home made lunch.

The tour includes meeting our turbine installer, discussing grants (and possibly meeting a grant manger from the Peak Park) with a plenery session to discuss specific details visitors may have. The demand for these visits has been quite high, the last one was for 31 people! We are now limiting this to 20 to make it more managable. if you are interested mail or call us - all contact details on our website. Next day is planned for late January 2008.

Thanks Rod - www.busheyheathfarm.co.uk]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=887 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=887 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:45:36 +0000 GBP-Keith
24-25TH NOVEMBER 2007

· Are you planning to renovate your house and want to do it in
the most environmental way possible?
· Do you want to slash energy bills and make your house warmer,
brighter and healthier?
· Are you selling your house and want to improve its poor
energy rating?
· Do you want to prepare for life in the climate change century?

18 eco-houses in Oxfordshire (14 of them in Oxford city) are opening their houses to the public to share the techniques, products and possibilities of eco-renovation. This is a superb opportunity to see a wide range of approaches and talk to the house owners directly about their experiences.

The houses cover a wide range of challenging types -including a garden office, a flat, a former council house, a terraced Victorian house, a 17th century cottage in a conservation area, a listed Regency villa and a 1980's developer house.

All of them have dramatically reduced their energy and water use. Some have used standard materials that could be bought at any builders merchant. Others have used new technologies including straw bale and sheep wool insulation, solar panels, wood burners and a heat pump that draws water from the Thames.

For full details on the open houses, and their locations and open times visit

http://ecovation.org.uk/htmldesigns/ecovationopenday.html]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=899 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=899 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 10:45:04 +0000 The IET Is this something the members of this site would be interested in attending?
The seminar will include presentations from leading figures in the building and power industries and will end in an animated and engaging networking session as both sectors come together to discuss the issues faced.
If you would like more information on the seminar, please visit the website: www.theiet.org/carbonfootprint.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=334 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=334 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:26:06 +0100 GBP-Keith http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=778 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=778 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:51:45 +0100 GBP-Keith sustainability of regional buildings and improving the lives of communities gets
underway next month.

Organised by the architecture centre for the North East, Northern Architecture,
the initial event is being held on 12 November at Newcastle Civic Centre and
will look at sustainable cities.

It is the first of five over the next five months that will raise the level of
debate about how the North East should respond to climate change and increasing
pressure on resources, whilst constructing and maintaining long-lasting
buildings and places.

Latest figures suggest that 50% of all the UK's carbon emissions are generated
by buildings and structures, while the building design and construction industry
creates a third of all waste.

Each event will feature a panel of experts from within and outside the region
talking about the many complex sustainability issues that concern regional
architects, engineers, planners, developers, policy makers and others.

The first one kicks off with a panel of experts from design and business
consultancy firm Arup, urban planning and design practice Urban Initiatives and
UK's leading sustainable transport charity, Sustrans looking at ways of creating
long-lasting and eco-friendly neighbourhoods featuring carbon free buildings and
energy efficient systems.

They will also discuss how these impact on people's lives and the first time
house buyers market, and propose guidelines for planners and other professionals
trying to create more sustainable communities and cities.

The full programme is:
· 12 November, Newcastle - Sustainable cities
· 11 December, Durham - Sustainable buildings
· 16 January, Sunderland - Sustainable communities
· 12 February, Middlesbrough - Sustainable resources
· 18 March, Gateshead - Sustainable futures

All events 6 - 8 pm. Admission free but booking required. Call 0191 260 2191 or
visit www.northernarchitecture.com/events]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=775 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=775 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:50:14 +0100 sallyh http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=757 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=757 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 18:15:02 +0100 sallyh This course is open to architects, architectural technicians, builders, developers and anyone who is involved with the design and construction of buildings and needs to enhance their understanding of:

· How buildings work as systems particularly with respect to energy and environment
· New and traditional building technologies available for managing energy in buildings
· How to design buildings as a complete energy system and so deliver low energy standards in, for example, the higher levels of the Code for Sustainable Homes and the forthcoming Code for non-domestic buildings

The course will relate to Building Regulations, AECB Standards, compliance methodologies including SAP, other assessment procedures and the Code for Sustainable Homes.
£352.50 inc VAT per person (AECB member)
£470 inc VAT per person (non-AECB member)

http://www.carbonlite.org.uk/carbonlite/training.php]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=725 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=725 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 18:26:02 +0100 sallyh 'Beyond Merton: local planning for cutting carbon'
Speakers:
Philip Wolfe, Renewable Energy Association
Adrian Hewitt, Merton Borough Council (TBC)
Chris Twinn, Arup
Dan Labbad, Lend Lease
Chair: Paul King, Chief Executive, UK-GBC
Date: Wednesday 17 October
Time: 10.00 to 11.30am (refreshments available from 9.30am)
Venue: The Building Centre, Store Street, London WC1E 7BT
Please RSVP to: beyondmerton@mission-21.com
The UK-GBC is committed to facilitating dialogue between government, industry, and other stakeholders, to achieve radical change in the sustainability of our built environment. The 'Merton Rule' and its role in the upcoming Planning Policy Statement (PPS) on climate change has been the subject of controversy in recent weeks. The aim of this debate is to understand how we learn lessons from the practical application of Merton-style rules, and build on this to deliver maximum emissions savings from our buildings, by the most effective means.
For more information contact Susie Hartley
T 0845 226 0803
M 07854 462 092]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=627 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=627 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:25:57 +0100 Gareth Walton (DSBI) The role of timber in improving the sustainability of the built environment
18 September 2007 10am-4.30pm
The Peter Chalk Centre, University of Exeter

A major one-day conference looking at the use of timber in the built environment, and in particular the positive role timber can play in improving the sustainability of buildings.

The conference will feature:

* Presentations from the architects and engineers behind some of Europe’s most stunning timber buildings, demonstrating how the use of timber in buildings is evolving in ways that are both very exciting and highly efficient.

* A wide selection of CPD seminars covering issues such as design, procurement and sourcing, affordable housing, the latest engineered timber products, sustainability and zero carbon buildings and the quality and quantity of timber available in the South West.

* An interactive session focusing on a vision for the future for timber use in the region and further afield, kicked-off by an inspiring and thought-provoking presentation by acclaimed award-winning designer Wayne Hemingway.

* Trade stands covering timber framing, wood energy, timber flooring, doors and windows, timber cladding and shingles, engineered timber products such as glulam and SIPS, timber producers and millers, architects and designers and sustainable construction.

* The stunning photographic exhibition Inspiring Futures - European Timber Architecture for the 21st Century, featuring twelve of the most inspirational timber buildings in Europe.

This conference will both inform and inspire delegates – clearly showing how timber can be used to deliver modern buildings that are strikingly beautiful and highly sustainable.

If you’re involved in designing, specifying, constructing or refurbishing buildings, this conference is not to be missed.

It will be of interest to:

* Architects and designers
* Quantity Surveyors and specifiers
* Builders and Developers
* Clients and commissioners
* Councillors and Politicians
* Local authority officers
* Structural engineers and other building professionals
* Housing enablers
* RSLs and Housing Associations

This event may be accepted as five hours towards your CPD requirements.

Cost: Remaining places available at half price - £75 (+VAT) instead of £150 (+VAT)
To book a half price ticket contact Julie Bayliss at South West Forest on
01409 221896 & quote ref BWW1809

For further information please see the conference brochure at www.sustainablebuild.org/documents/BuildingwithWoodbrochure.pdf or contact Julie Bayliss at South West Forest on julie.bayliss@devon.gov.uk or 01409 221896.

The Building with Wood conference is organised by Woodfair South West and the Centre for Contemporary Art and the Natural World (CCANW), with valuable support from the Devon Sustainable Building Initiative (DSBI), the Devon Strategic Housing Group and representatives from the architectural and building industries

To find out more about the organisers:
Woodfair South West www.woodfairsouthwest.co.uk
Centre for Contemporary Art and the Natural World (CCANW) www.ccanw.co.uk
Devon Strategic Housing Group www.dshg.org.uk
Devon Sustainable Building Initiative (DSBI) www.sustainablebuild.org]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=603 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=603 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:03:25 +0100 sallyh http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=555 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=555 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:24:01 +0100 sallyh
The AECB has organised a one-day workshop for early adopters of the AECB draft energy performance standards' targets. The workshop will be held on the 11 th September 2007 at The New Technology Institute, 15 Bartholomew Road, Birmingham B5 5JU.

Some early adopter projects are at concept stage, some at sketch scheme stage and others at detailed design stage or under construction - several are now complete. Early adopters are designing and building projects in several categories, domestic, office/retail, educational and community. Currently AECB members are involved in at least 35,350 square metres of construction aiming for Silver (70% reductions in CO2 - compared to the average stock equivalent) and at least 10,000 square metres of construction aiming for Gold (95% reduction). Other non-member developers are committed to a further significant number of large developments aiming for Silver.

The workshop is open to members and non members and the cost is just £99 including VAT.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=546 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=546 Wed, 08 Aug 2007 22:48:23 +0100 naturalhomes
More details here http://naturalhomes.org/gatehouse.htm]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=528 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=528 Thu, 02 Aug 2007 23:05:47 +0100 Rachel http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=397 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=397 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 09:21:49 +0100 Rachel We are hosting an open day at our 2 storey loadbearing straw bale house. It is the UK's first. The day will focus on 'sustainable living', with talks from AECB's Chris Lord Smith and Rachel Shiamh. There will be stalls and info on many aspects of sustainability, with lime consultations,Green Building Press, local produce, plus a chance to see the house. This will take place in St Dogmaels, Pembs. Entry; £5-£3. All welcome. For more info; quietearth@ukonline.co.uk]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=466 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=466 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:31:37 +0100 nigel
Cost £65 for the W/E or £35 per day incl camping.

The weekend event will include:
Exploration of simple ecological building techniques using straw bale, clay and lime render.
Demonstration and hands on training event led by Amazon Nails, the UK's leading practitioners of Straw Bale construction.
Opportunities for talks and discussions on design and sustainability.

This course is being put together as part of a wider aim to build Cloud Gallery by a group of Shropshire artists.
It will be a sustainable visual art gallery with striking eco design.

For more information you can call Sheilagh Jevons on 01746 785026 or email info at huwpowellroberts.co.uk]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=360 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=360 Fri, 08 Jun 2007 22:35:07 +0100 biffvernon
1. BIG TENT FESTIVAL
Two talks to go to at the Big Tent festival of Stewardship in Falkland, Fife next weekend. One organised by us and one by SEDA (Scottish Ecological Design Association). For the full programme see http://www.bigtentfestival.co.uk. Also lots of ideas and information at the SEDA stall in their specially made timber-framed pavilion.

Eco-Renovation Network Event
"Raising the Roof and lifestyle choices"
Sat 16th, 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Vivarium Co housing group - represented by Hugh Hoffman
Craigmillar Self Build - represented by Garreth Roberts
Andy Ross - Glasgow Carbon Rationing Action Group
Ian Grout - 'Don't wait for the legislation'. Ian is from Dept. of Industrial Design, Glasgow School of Art
Chaired by Patrick Boase, Eco Renovation Network Steering Group

SEDA Event
"Greening your home - what you should know before you start "
Sun 17th, 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Richard Atkins is a Chartered Architect and the Chair of the Scottish Ecological Design Association. His talk will focus on the differences between dwellings, whether flats or houses, new or old, the physical constraints and opportunities for improving their environmental performance.

2. Home-greening
Also advance warning of our first cooperative home-greening consultation. It will be the weekend of 20-21st July and will probably be on the Sunday afternoon at my house where you can see how un-eco my home really is and what I need to do over the next few months/(years?) to gain an eco-halo. The idea is that there are thousands of homes like mine in Glasgow (mid-terrace Edwardian sandstone villa) so the advice that Chris Morgan of SEDA and a colleague will be giving will apply to many people. We can then share the expense of a consultant (in fact I think that eco-renovation network are kindly funding this one…). Since I am hosting I suppose I had better do some catering so expect chocolate cake. …… If this is a success Chris is promising us lots more in different types of housing.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=354 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=354 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:26:41 +0100 GBP-Keith
20 June - 8 September: Exhibition: Ecohome + 10: Designing the green homes of the future. What will the homes of the future look like? Building for the Future editor Keith Hall is among the leading environmental and building figures who have contributed their thoughts and nominated inspirational projects - from real-life homes to blue-sky thinking. (Other contributors include Kevin McCloud, Richard Rogers, Jonathan Porritt, Wayne Hemingway, Dick Strawbridge and Sue Roaf.) There’s also a chance for visitors to have a say. Open Mon - Fri 9 - 5 pm plus certain weekends - see website for details.

Weds 20 June: Debate: Ecohomes - Where Next? The CREATE Ecohome is 10 years old this year - how would it look if we built it today? How can we build zero carbon homes and improve the environmental performance of existing housing? Architecture Week debate chaired by George Ferguson with presentations by panel members Craig White (White Design), Lucy Pedler (Green Register), Richard Silverman (Under the Sky), David Michael (Co-Housing Company) and Ecohome architect Richard Swann. 5.30 pm (exhibition viewing and Ecohome open), debate 6.30 - 8.30 pm. Free but booking advised; tickets must be collected by 6 pm. To reserve a ticket please call CREATE Reception on 0117 925 0505.

Sun 1 July: Ecohome all-day birthday party. Help us celebrate the Ecohome's 10th birthday with hands-on eco activities for young and old, plus bar, music and cafe. 11 am - 5 pm.

4 July, 1 August, 5 September: Late Night Ecohome open evenings continue on the first Wednesday of the month throughout the summer until September, with experts on hand to answer questions on different eco themes. See website for more information. 4 - 8 pm.

CREATE Centre and Ecohome, Smeaton Road, Bristol BS1 6XN
Tel. 0117 925 0505; www.bristol.gov.uk/create]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=307 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=307 Tue, 22 May 2007 19:39:31 +0100 GBP-Keith
Green Roofs 2007 is the only UK conference specifically aimed at architects and focuses solely on living roof technology. Delegates will hear a detailed cost-benefit analysis, get insights into the green roof process from the contractor's perspective and discover how to avoid the common pitfalls to ensure their green roof projects are a success.

Industry experts who will deliver presentations at the event include:
Dusty Gedge, Founder, Living Roofs
Dr Alun Rhys–Tarr, Director, Blackdown Horticultural Consultants
Jonathan Hines, Director, Architype
Jim Hooker, Secretary, Single Ply Roofing Association
Peter Wilder, Partner, Macfarlane Wilder
Dr Nigel Dunnett, Senior Lecturer, The University of Sheffield
Liam Foster, Consultant, Hyder Consulting
Paul Collins, Head of Designed Environment, Nottingham Trent University

For details of the full programme and to register please visit www.ajgreenroofs.co.uk or call 0845 056 8069.

Organised by The Architects’ Journal]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=310 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=310 Wed, 23 May 2007 13:58:33 +0100 Jenny Martin at the Woodland Enterprise Centre, near Flimwell, East Sussex
Saturday 23rd June, 2pm-5pm
Part of Architecture Week 2007

A WOODNET Event - www.woodnet.org.uk. This event will be of particular interest to architects, construction professionals, self-builders, students and those with an interest in producing and using local renewable timber for architecture.

THE SEMINAR, held in the Civic Trust award winning sweet chestnut gridshell building (WEC Phase I), will be followed by a site tour of the new workshop development using laminated local timbers in a modern timber frame design (WEC Phase II). The team behind Phase II has an impressive collective portfolio featuring innovative and award winning projects – The Saville Building, Weald & Downland Gridshell, Woodland Enterprise Centre Gridshell, Shorne Wood Country Park Visitors Centre, Scottish Houses of Parliament.

PRESENTATIONS & DISCUSSIONS WITH:

Steve Johnson (Architect), Architecture Ensemble
Weald & Downland Oak Gridshell

Nigel Braden, Inwood Developments (Timber Lamination)
Saville Building, Woodland Enterprise Centre, Scottish
Houses of Parliament, Shorne Wood Visitor Centre

Andrew Holloway, Green Oak Carpentry (Building Contractor)
Saville Building (Wood Awards Winner 2006),

Weald & Downland Oak Gridshell
David Pattenden, Westgate Joinery (Manufacturing Joinery)
Woodland Enterprise Centre, Hesmonds Barn (Wood Awards 2006 shortlist)

David Saunders, Woodland Enterprise Centre (Client)
Project Manager, WEC Phase I and Phase II

GUIDED SITE VISIT See the first two light-industrial timber framed workshops under construction, surrounded by 20 hectares of semi-natural ancient woodland in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Sussex/Kent border.

BOOKING: (booking form attached)

Tickets: £12.00
Low income/students: £6.00
Family Ticket: £24.00
Family Concession: £12.00
Optional lunch £10.00

BOOKING DEADLINE: Friday 8th June. Please send cheques payable to WoodNet with contact name, address, phone number, email address & specific booking requirements to: WoodNet, Woodland Enterprise Centre, Hastings Road, Flimwell, East Sussex, TN5 7PR. All bookings will be confirmed by phone or email. For group bookings or bookings after 8th June, please phone for availability.

OPTIONAL LUNCH with the team: you are warmly invited to join us for a pre-booked buffet lunch at 1.15pm before the main programme commences at 2pm, details below.

LOCATION: The WEC is just South of Flimwell on the A21, on the East Sussex-Kent border, full directions with your booking.

For further information please contact:

Jenny Martin, WoodNet
01580 879552
jenny@woodnet.org.uk
www.woodnet.org.uk

BACKGROUND TO THE WEC

WEC Phase II: eight timber framed workshops under construction using environmentally sustainable building methods, laminated local timbers, innovative green timber frame and sweet chestnut cladding.

Designed with the combined skills and experiences of the project team including The Architecture Ensemble (Steve Johnson), Buro Happold engineers, The Green Oak Carpentry Company and Inwood Developments The workshops will be framed and clad in Douglas Fir from SE England.

WEC Phase I: Arising out of an architectural competition, the sweet chestnut gridshell building, completed in 2002, demonstrates the use of local wood in contemporary timber design by utilising low grade coppiced timbers. For more information about the Woodland Enterprise Centre, a PDF about this event + photos go to: www.woodnet.org.uk/wec]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=249 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=249 Tue, 01 May 2007 19:48:04 +0100 GBP-Keith
According to the Concrete Centre, Concrete construction can combat the effects of global warming by lowering energy consumption and therefore carbon emissions, thus minimizing the need for future air-conditioning.

If you want to learn more about this, The Concrete Centre, is running an evening seminar on 21st June 2007, at the Queen Mary University College, Clerwood Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 8TS starting at 18:30.

The seminar will outline the principles of passive solar design and how thermal mass can reduce CO2 emissions during the lifetime of a building. It will also look at how other designers have addressed the problems and provided innovative new solutions, as well as discussing the sustainable credentials of using concrete, the material science behind it and the various facts which support its sustainable credentials for manufacture and specification.

The seminar is free to attend.

For further information and registration visit: http://www.concretecentre.com/events]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=294 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=294 Thu, 17 May 2007 09:42:21 +0100 cmarsham
To celebrate World Environment Day, Oxford City Council is organising Oxford’s own climate change conference on Tuesday 5 June in the Town Hall from 2pm until 8pm.

We want to bring people together who live, work and study in Oxford and encourage them to take simple actions that can make a real difference to climate change.

Professor Lord May of Oxford, former chief scientific advisor to the UK Government and past-President of the Royal Society will give the opening address on the global challenge of climate change.

The other speakers will focus on four areas – What is the problem? What can Local Government do? What can you and your neighbours do? And what can business do?

Mark Lynas, activist, leading journalist and author of the acclaimed “High Tide” and “6 degrees: Our future on a hotter planet” will be talking about the global problem during the opening speeches.

Chris West, Director of UK Climate Impacts Programme will then talk about adapting to climate change and what it means for Oxford.

The opening speeches will be followed by a panel discussion and question and answer session with the speakers. The discussion will be lead by Professor Sue Roaf.

This will be followed by a session on what Local Government can do to help stop climate change including speeches by Councillor John Goddard, Leader of Oxford City Council and Philip Sellwood, Chief Executive, Energy Saving Trust. He will be exploring what other things local government can do and specifically Oxford.

The next session will look at what you and your neighbours can do. Chris Goodall, Oxford based author of “How to Live a Low-carbon Life?” and columnist for the Independent on Sunday will be talking about living a low carbon lifestyle in Oxford. Chris Jardine from the Oxford University Environmental Change Institute will talk about reducing household energy demand. Ian Bacon from the Thames Valley regional renewable energy agency will provide advice on renewable energy technologies available on the market that could be installed in a typical Oxford home. George Marshall of the Oxford based Climate Outreach Information Network will describe how he has successfully “eco-refurbished” his home and Mark Lynas will be talking about what communities can do in Oxford and in particular low carbon Wolvercote.

The next session will profile what some local businesses are doing in Oxford to reduce their impact on the environment and help to tackle climate change. Peter Couchman, Group General Manager of Midcounties Co-operative will talk about what they are doing, Rex Knight of Oxford Brookes University will describe how the University, as a large local employer, is approaching climate change and Craig Simmons, Technical Director of Best Foot Forward, will talk about Carbon/Ecological footprinting and how it can assist businesses, organisations and individuals in understanding and reducing their greenhouse gas emissions.

The conference will conclude with a panel discussion and question and answer session formed from a selection of speakers from the programme.

An exhibition will take place between 2pm and 8pm reflecting the themes of the conference featuring sustainable energy installers and advisors, and local carbon reduction projects among a range of other related exhibitors.

There will also be film screenings of the Al Gore film, An Inconvenient Truth at 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm, also in the Town Hall.

If you want to find out what you can do now, please visit the exhibition, which opens at 2pm, and come to the conference, which begins at 4pm. For more information visit http://www.oxfordismyworld.org or telephone Oxford City Council sustainable energy team on 01865 252197.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=231 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=231 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:18:38 +0100 fostertom Over the year, four different exhibitions will be accompanied by a series of events and activities designed to be engaging to everyone, from those with a professional interest to our youngest visitors.
http://www.ccanw.co.uk/pdf/CCANW_SPRING_2007_Web.pdf
The summer exhibition from 7 July-16 September will present our choice of the most inspiring examples of European timber architecture for the 21st Century. The following two exhibitions will focus on contemporary design and domestic architecture. Plus forums, projects, artist residencies and more.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=207 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=207 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:21:43 +0100 GBP-Keith
Time: 10am - 4.30am*

Venue: CUBE Gallery/ Bridge-5-Mill (Manchester's leading environmental charity)

Theme: Green Architecture Day 4 follows on the successful series of events featuring national and international exponents of sustainable
building practice. As more people recognise the benefits of natural building materials and renewable energy for renovation of their existing homes as well as new build, this year our speakers reflect this interest with a mix of verbal and practical insight.

Speakers include:
Will Anderson* [Diary of an Eco Builder] - the Tree House an urban self-builders experience.
George Marshall* [The Yellow House] – how a typical 1930’s terrace is now a cool eco friendly home
Rowland Keable* [In Situ Rammed Earth] – the beauty and versatility of rammed earth for extensions, gardens and homes.
Nick Parsons* [South Yorkshire Energy Centre] – renewable energy and sustainable renovations.
Jeff Sorrill* [The Green Roof Development (GRID) project] – green roofs from the inspirational to the practical.
Gideon Richards *[Consulting With A Purpose] – biomass fuel and its applications in your home.
Gilli Hobbs* [BRE] – Energy monitoring and best performance materials, The T-Zero Project.

The day will be packed with eco tips, demonstrations and inspiring discussion with a hearty lunch and eco bus tour between venues included.

For booking and event information

http://www.green-architecture.org.uk or 0161 273 5367 [answer machine]

The event has been geerously supported by Building For A Future Magazine, the Arts Council
and The Impact Fund.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=200 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=200 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 10:31:33 +0100 thedharmahouse
1st - 10th May 2007

English

A ten day, residential, certified Permaculture Design Course led by Steve Read. The course will cover the International Permaculture Institute Syllabus, including practical work projects around the community. There will also be the opportunity to practice yoga and meditation, and to walk in the beautiful surroundings of the Cévennes National Park.

Cost (includes 3 vegetarian meals a day):

€400 indoors / €350 camping (concessionary rate: €300 camping)

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This course will be based on the International Permaculture Institute Syllabus:

Principles of Natural Systems
Methodologies of design
Pattern in Design
Classical Landscape Profiles
Soils
Design for Catastrophe
Buildings and Structures
Appropriate Energy Conserving Technology
Forests and Trees
Water in Landscape
The Cultivated Ecology
Aquaculture and Mariculture
Waste Disposal and Recycling
Wildlife Management
Seeds and Nurseries
Informal / Formal Economy
Land Access and Urban Systems
Legal Forms
Village Development
Commerce


Steve Read, a bit about him

With a background in environmental science, economics and ecology and a Bsc from Greenwich University, Steve worked for a while as a scientific researcher working on projects such as the cleaning of oil-fouled seabirds, Toxocara Canis prevalence in parks and open spaces around London and methane production from landfill.

He completed a 72 hour design course in Dolgellau in 1991 and 2 years later was awarded his Diploma of Permaculture Design. He became active with the PmC Association in the U.K. as representative for the South-east London Permaculture Group where he worked with others to set up a Local Exchange trading system, a 'box-scheme', courses and training and creating links to business and countryside.

Eventually he moved to Brickhurst Farm in Kent with the objective of setting up market gardens to supply the successful Box scheme. He took over the running of the Permaculture Association, running it from the farm and using energy from renewable resources. The Association later moved on to Chicken Shack in Wales and the farmowner decided to move in a different direction so Steve and his family moved to a derelict barn in Brittany which they have transformed into a house with solar water heating, bio-gas production, wind turbine, 'reedbed' grey water treatment and a Corbett system coppice orchard. The building was developed using traditional techniques and materials such as lime, hemp, clay and wood.

During all this period he has been consistently designing, running courses and giving talks all over the world, continually working to deepen his knowledge and understanding.

Studies of martial arts with Malcolm Edge in London and subsequently Aikido with Gèrard Blaise in Paris and a lifelong interest in Yoga have gone a long way to helping Steve develop both personally and as a Designer. The non-violence of true Aikido, the Ahimsa of Yoga and the Ethics of Permaculture merge seamlessly into one.

Currently he teaches Permaculture, Yoga, running 6 classes a week, and works as a consultant to people wanting to develop permacultures, researches the Coppice Orchard system of food production, works as a greenwood turner using a pole lathe and is busy building Varda style wooden living wagons for those wishing to live lightly on the planet. Steve has also written numerous tracts and articles on Permaculture and ecological development as well as the eco-philosophical book 'A Chivalry of Gardening'

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http://www.thedharmahouse.com]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=199 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=199 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 10:29:21 +0100 thedharmahouse
A solar energy course with Richard Komp, based in the Cévennes National Park in the south of France

17th - 23rd May 2007

English

We are very fortunate to be able to welcome Dr. Richard Komp, an expert in solar energy since the 1950's, in leading this in-depth course on all aspects of practical home-use solar energy. The course will be of a hands-on nature, with a group project every day, and lectures and discussions drawing on Richard's extensive knowledge of solar energy systems. This is an excellent opportunity to come and learn the skills to implement solar projects for use in your home.

This course covers both passive solar techniques and photovoltaics. Every course participant will receive copies of two of Richard's books: Practical Photovoltaics, and the course text The Maine Solar Primer, which has do-it-yourself plans and a good section on passive solar architecture.

All of our courses are kept small and intimate, providing you with a lot of one-to-one time with the teacher.

Cost (includes 3 vegetarian meals a day):

€250 indoors / €200 camping ( concessionary rate: €180 camping)

For more details and an in-depth course schedule, please visit our website:

http://www.thedharmahouse.com]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=175 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=175 Fri, 06 Apr 2007 20:28:55 +0100 Rachel June 3rd- a day of clay- in building: making clay plasters, pigments, earthen floors... £40 incl lunch
No experience necessary.
Contact; Rachel- www.quietearth.org.uk]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=135 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=135 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:47:30 +0100 LMNOP Specifically, the one that the CSBT (Cornwall Sustainable Building Trust) organize and found them useful/recommend?

Experiences and thoughts please. Thanks. :bigsmile:]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=159 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=159 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:54:54 +0100 biffvernon
Sustainable Construction:
From Margins to Mainstream

A one day seminar for green building practitioners, architects, planners,
those involved in housing and regeneration,
the construction industry and academics.

Topics include:

· What are the drivers and barriers to widespread adoption of ‘best practise’ in sustainable construction?
· How can these barriers be addressed?
· What role can academic research and teaching play in promoting innovation?
· What opportunities are presented by developments in planning policy and regeneration such as Community Land Trusts and mutual ownership of housing?

11.00am – 4.00pm, Wednesday 2nd May

Centre for Alternative Technology,
Nr. Machynlleth

Contributors include:

· Phil Horton (WISE special projects officer, CAT)
· Peter Sedgewick (Pembrokeshire CC Planning Department)
· Duncan Forbes (Torfaen Community Housing)
· Pat Conaty (Land for People)
· Dr Larch Maxey (Swansea University)
· David Rodgers (CDS Housing)
· Tom O’Kane (Felinuchaf)

Free of charge (Includes Lunch)

Please book your place by 24th April

For information and bookings, please contact Richard Bickle on 07768 184882 or richardbickle@cooptel.net

Organised by Cardiff School of Management.
Funded by Welsh Assembly Government, Knowledge Exploitation Fund.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=130 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=130 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 18:10:29 +0000 earthship
Introduction
Since visiting Taos, New Mexico in October 2005, my involvement in the whole earthship concept has grown. In July 2006 I became a Director of Earthship Biotecture Europe and in November 2006 Europe's First Planning Approval for an Earthship Dwelling, was achieved.

This spring Earthship Biotecture are offering opportunities to work alongside the the Earthship Commando Crew constructing the first residential Earthship in Europe to receive a building permit. The Earthship Commando Crew, led by Michael Reynolds, is based at our world headquarters in Taos, New Mexico. We are currently interviewing for positions in the program. We will be accepting 6 people per week for the duration of the 6 week long build. Fees for the program are $300 per week. Those accepted in to the program may sign up for as many of the six weeks as they choose. Participants are responsible for their own accommodation and food.For more information email Kirsten Jacobsen kirsten@earthship.org

Further Information.

For further details of the project please contact:-

Kevan - Check my account for e-mail details.]]>