Seminars

Designing and building it: Passivhaus myths and realities - Manchester

19 June 2013

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Venue:

Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester

Description:

A “get you started” active workshop for architects and designers.

This seminar will describe the Passivhaus fundamentals including the importance of good building design to achieve that high level of comfort. It will explain the pre-requisites, while busting myths such as suitability to climate change, issues with ventilation and whether Passivhaus buildings should always face south. The speaker will also detail the steps to succeed with Passivhaus in the UK and illustrate the things that don’t work so well.

Speaker: Mark Siddall, Warm: Low Energy Building Practice

Fees:

RIBA/ CIAT members: £55 +VAT
Others: £80 +VAT
RIBA Student members: £15 +VAT
RIBA CPD Club members: One place included per club ticket

Contact:

Siân Edgerton
0151 707 4382
sian.edgerton@riba.org|

Organiser:

RIBA North West

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