Aiming for Zero Carbon Buildings

16 October 2008

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Venue:

Exeter Court Hotel, Exeter

Description:

This afternoon seminar will look at the issues of new technologies, building methods and appropriate designs for new buildings and the upgrade of existing. It will include the following:

  • General introduction to the issues regarding

    sustainability and Zero Carbon strategies

  • Common sense strategies
  • Flagship projects: setting new benchmarks
  • Codes and Standards, and renewable options
  • Costs and value
  • Refurbishment and regeneration
  • Current obstacles, future strategies and new

    technologies

  • Possible further developments

Speakers: David Kirkland, an Inspire East Design Review Panel member and Director of Kirkland Fraser Moor Associates, specialising is sustainable solutions; Neville Rye and Anthony Davies of WSP Buildings Ltd, a company who offers practical and commercial advice that addresses environment related business issues.

 

CPD Record: 3 hours formal

Core Curriculum: Professional Context (1); Sustainable Architecture

 

Fees:

Early Bird Saver: Book & Pay by 03/10 (Bath) or 06/10 (Exeter) including VAT

£58.75 (RIBA) £70.50 (other)

Bookings after deadlines above £70.50 (RIBA) £82.25 (other) including VAT

 

Contact:

Catherine Gandon
0844 800 2767

catherine.gandon@inst.riba.org|

Other events in the series:

    15 October 2008, 2.00-5.00pm, Bath Racecourse

    Organiser:

    RIBA SW

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