School of Natural Building Secures Grant Funding - The School of Natural Building (SNaB) has been jointly awarded 6.3m euros to increase the uses of low carbon technologies in sectors with high energy saving potential. By working with UK partners Hastings Borough Council & Groundwork South as well as European partners in France, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, SNaB will help to reduce GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions across ...
Next SBUK Meeting - SBUK are planning their next meeting, please click on the link to let them know when works for you. http://doodle.com/poll/htwtkvu9dqi5bzk8 Please select any dates you can make for the next meeting. The venue is currently to be confirmed. CAT in Wales has been suggested, but it maybe something more central, like Birmingham, might be good…
First time in Cambridge this November - We are delighted to be in Cambridge running our Preparing to Build with Bales and The First Straw courses for the first time this month. We’re based at the Oddfellows Centre on Newmarket Street on 24th and 25th November. A few places remain on both days but book early to avoid disappointment – it’s proving to be a busy Autumn! More information about ...
EBUKI – Clayfest 2016 - Clayfest starts on Tuesday 19th July in beautiful Bowness on Solway, Cumbria at the RSPB Campfield Marsh Reserve. This year’s Clayfest will include three days of practical workshops including the new build and repair of Clay Dabbin, the local earth wall vernacular, as well as rammed earth and earth plasters. Camping is FREE, so why not go along for the ...
Building Limes Forum - Building Limes Forum Conference, Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th September 2016, at the Liverpool Medical Institution. The theme this year is Lime and Aggregates. This information may also be found on the website along with the outline programme and the booking form.
AECB 2016 Conference - The AECB (The Association for Environment Conscious Building) is a network of individuals and companies with a common aim of promoting sustainable building. It brings together builders, architects, designers, manufacturers, students, educators, housing associations and local authorities, to develop, share and promote best practice in environmentally sustainable building. Their annual conference is taking place on 15-16th July see their website for ...
Cuerden Valley Park Trust (CVP) - Living Building Challenge Carbon Tracking Volunteer/Intern We are looking for a volunteer interested in environmental materials and community development to support us in achieving the first Living Building Challenge certified development in the UK. The Living Building Challenge is the built environment’s most rigorous performance standard. It calls for the creation of building projects at all scales that operate as ...
Cuerden Valley Park (CVP) - Living Building Challenge Communications Volunteer We are looking for a volunteer interested in community development and environmental education to support all staff in promoting the Living Building Challenge as development progresses on the new Visitor Centre building. The role will also include promotion of volunteering and educational activities offered by the charity. The Living Building Challenge is the built environment’s ...
Cuerden Valley Park Trust (CVP) - Lancashire Living Building Challenge Materials Volunteer/Intern We are looking for a volunteer interested in environmental materials and community development to support us in achieving the first Living Building Challenge certified development in the UK. The Living Building Challenge is the built environment’s most rigorous performance standard. It calls for the creation of building projects at all scales that operate as ...
Co-Housing Durham - Durham Co-Housing Conference on 4th June ’16. Eileen will be speaking at this event about building with straw. Other building methods will also be discussed throughout the day. Click here for more information about the event