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News Release from: Ecos Trust | Subject: Homes for Good Exhibition 2006
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 February 2006
Build sustainably, live sustainably
'Build sustainably, live sustainably' -this is the message that the Somerset Trust for Sustainable Development (STSD) will be conveying during the Homes for Good Exhibition 2006.
Setting the standard for sustainability 'Build sustainably, live sustainably' -this is the message that the Somerset Trust for Sustainable Development (STSD) will be conveying during the Homes for Good Exhibition 2006, a three-day event taking place from 17-19 February at the Somerset College of Arts and Technology, Taunton
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 10 Feb 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Eco-living and sustainable building at exhibition
Visitors to the Homes for Good Exhibition 2006 will be able to view the most innovative and up to date developments in eco-living and sustainable building.
The Homes for Good Exhibition 2006
Somerset Trust for Sustainable Development organised the exhibition to demonstrate new sustainable building techniques for self builds or those wanting eco-friendly lifestyle advice.
The Homes for Good Exhibition is the only eco-living exhibition in the South West and is designed to demonstrate how homes and places of work can be designed, built, furnished and decorated in ways that won't cost the earth.
Charles Couzens, Executive Director of STSD, comments, "There is a real and urgent need to change the way we live and work if the environment and a future quality of life is to be protected".
"The Exhibition is about giving professionals and house holders the practical tools to make changes at home or at work".
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Sustaining the green theme
South West Eco-Homes is celebrating the completion of its new 'green' show home at Great Bow Yard in Langport.
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Ecological building and living
Homes for Good Exhibition 2007 - now in its 4th year Exhibitions, demonstrations and presentations on sustainable building design, materials and services and ecological living.
Dedicated entirely to promoting sustainable buildings and lifestyles, the event will include over 60 exhibitors, demonstrations and 22 seminars, all illustrating how people can leave a smaller footprint on the earth.
It will provide visitors with the chance to gain inspiration and encouragement, as they interact with products, find out how they work, learn about different techniques, talk to experts and hear about new ideas.
Charles Couzens continued; "The majority of products and services found at Homes for Good 2006 can't be found on the high street".
"Having them all under one roof not only gives people a better understanding of what is available, but also builds confidence - the change needs to be consumer driven".
Penney Poyzer, presenter of BBC2's No Waste Like Home and well known as the 'Queen of Green', will be a guest at the Event".
"As owner of an eco-home, I am very excited to be coming to Homes for Good 2006".
"It is so refreshing that the event is growing stronger by the year and that more and more members of the public are being drawn to sustainable living".
"I'm looking forward to visiting every stand and finding out about new products, techniques and services and to meeting as many visitors as I can," said Pennie Poyzer.
The STSD decided on holding the event at the Somerset College because of the imminent launch of the Genesis Project on site.
Visitors to the exhibition will be able to preview the Genesis Project which is a pioneering, sustainable construction centre.
Built for education and learning purposes, the new resource centre will deliver training in both a formal and informal way.
The Genesis Project is a one-stop shop on sustainable construction techniques, using environmentally friendly materials such as straw, timber, earth and clay along with a water pavilion that allows visitors to see how rainwater can be recycled.
Organiser of Homes for Good 2006, the STSD has a unique development of 12 stunningly designed houses and apartments, Great Bow Yard.
Setting the standard for eco-homes, all the properties have been built using sustainably sourced materials, avoiding toxic chemicals commonly found in new houses.
They are insulated and soundproofed far above normal standards for UK construction and incorporate renewable energy sources and energy-saving devices.
Developed in a rural location with views over the Somerset Levels and River Parrett, the properties are light, spacious and have significantly lower running costs than a conventional house.
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