Sustainable Construction: Rhetoric to Reality
A one day seminar for green building practitioners, architects, planners, those involved in housing and regeneration, the construction industry and academics.
Centre for Alternative Technology, Nr. Machynlleth
11.00am – 4.00pm, Monday 14th April
Organised by the Cardiff School of Management and Sustainable Construction Knowledge Wales
Topics include:
How can innovative examples of ‘best practice’ be more widely adopted?
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What are the challenges and opportunities for the supply industry in meeting demand for ‘green’ building products?
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How can planners play a positive role in supporting and facilitating change?
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Can regeneration initiatives address the ‘skills gap’ in the construction industry?
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What role can community-led ownership of land and buildings play in promoting sustainable construction in practise?
Contributors include:
Prof Tom Woolley (Rachel Bevan Architects)
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Katy Tuxworth (tbc) (Dulas)
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Eric Bowles (tbc) (Brecon Beacons National Park Planning Department
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Dr Molly Scott Cato (Green Economist)
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Jonathan Brown (Land for People)
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Ken Moon (Groundwork)
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Dr John Littlewood (Cardiff School of Art & Design)
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Carl Taylor (tbc) (Redditch Co-operative Homes)
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Peter Draper (Rounded Developments)
£30/£10 (Conc.s)
Includes Lunch and Site Tour
Please book your place by 4th April
For information and bookings, please contact Richard Bickle on 07768 184882 or richardbickle@cooptel.net
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