Free Workshop To Explore How To Achieve True Sustainability When Designing Your Home
Designing your own home is a unique opportunity to fully consider all aspects of a sustainable build from the outset. Choosing to ‘design in’ – and more importantly ‘design out’ – fundamental elements saving on costly ‘retrofit’ solutions down the line.
Join us on Friday 5th April, 10am-2pm, at The Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon for a free, engaging and interactive workshop where we will delve into the fascinating subject of sustainable architecture when designing your own home.
In this workshop we will explore crucial aspects of sustainable design, including:
· Passive House lifestyle: What is it like living in a Passive House?
· ‘As built’ Vs ‘In-use’ carbon: Discussions on the difference between the two carbon measurements and learn how they impact your design decisions.
· Architectural limitations: Explore the challenges and opportunities Architects face when striving to create truly sustainable living spaces considering sites and budgets.
· Fabric first: Discuss the importance of understanding the building fabric and high-performance windows.
· Renewable energy: What are the options and what is realistic for your build?
The workshop will include presentations by industry professionals from each stage of the design and construction process, along with a panel discussion and an opportunity to engage through 1:1 sessions
We will be joined by:
Michael Holliday, Associate Partner from Palmer + Partners Architects, is a certified Passivhaus designer and member of the Passivhaus Trust. Michael will discuss key considerations when designing a Passivhaus.
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Lee Broomhall, MBC Timber Frame, specialists in designing and building energy-efficient timber homes. Lee will explain the importance of a complete thermal efficient package to achieve high-performance homes and Passive House systems.
Nick Fogg, Kloeber, award-winning door and window suppliers. To complete the building envelope, we’ll be looking at options for high-performance glazing and the challenges of Overheating.
Jason Hobbins, Managing Director of Energy My Way, Renewable energy specialists. With so many new products arriving on the market, what is the right whole-house solution for your specific site?
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Whether you are a homeowner at the early stages of your journey, a self-builder with planning permission and need advice to bring your project to life, or a small developer with an ambition to build better homes for the future, don’t miss out on this enriching opportunity to expand your understanding of sustainable architecture.
Reserve your seat by registering here: https://palmerandpartners.co.uk/nsbrc-registration-page/