Conference: Introducing Zero Carbon Construction

Ecos Trust say conference will clarify 'Zero Carbon' with the latest on policy in the region and examples from national pioneering designers and developers.

Introducing Zero Carbon Construction.

26th September 2007 9.30 am - 5.30 pm.

Genesis Centre, Somerset College of Art and Technology TA1 5AX.

Delegate fee (includes lunch and refreshments) - GBP90 (+VAT).

The conference will clarify 'Zero Carbon' with the latest on policy in the region and examples from national pioneering designers and developers.

The event will cover the different design solutions and technologies available to achieve the required level of energy efficiency and renewable energy generation, and discuss the regional and local policy changes that will steer the move towards zero carbon homes and buildings as set out by government.

This conference will bring together policy-makers, developers, surveyors, local planners and building professionals to understand the new policy and show how these issues are being addressed in practice.

Audience:.

* Private sector developers.

* Building professionals - surveyors, contractors, architects, technicians, estate agents, builders.

* Housing Association development managers and Board members.

* Local authority, policy planners, development control and building control officers.

* County and District Councillors.

* Regeneration and development consultants.

Topics covered:.

* The definition of zero carbon construction.

* Design and construction for ultra low energy in use buildings.

* What renewable energy technologies will be used.

* The time scale to build to zero carbon standards.

* Case studies and examples of zero carbon building.

Plus:.

* Free tour of Genesis - Sustainable Construction Centre * Exhibitions of technologies and materials * 20% discounts for members of partner organisations Sponsored by: Creating Excellence.

SW Regional Assembly Partners:.

CIOB.

Future Foundations.

Genesis Centre.

RIBA Wessex.

RICS.

Regional Assembly.

RE4D - DARE.

Green Register.

Planning Officer Society.

The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists .

National Association of Estate Agents.

Federation of Master Builders .

Speakers:.

* Ian Moore: Project Director Genesis Project.

* Stephen Ward tbc: Faber Maunsell.

* Jane Lavick Regional Assembly: Regional Spatial Strategy.

* Neil May: Founder of the Good Homes Alliance.

* Kim Slowe: Managing Director, Cornhill Estates.

* Nick Backhouse: Managing Director Eco Exmoor.

* Tony Norton: Research Fellow, Centre for Energy and the Environment, University of Exeter.

* Tom Wooley: professor of Architecture at Queens University Belfast, author of the Green Building Handbook and Natural Building: A Guide to Materials and Techniques Lesley Seymour, Future Foundations and Timothy Bateman, UWE.

To register your interest and a booking form, please email admin@sustainablehousing.org.uk or call 01458 259400.

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