Information packed, conveniently located events, designed for buyers and specifiers. providing a forum for the most important issue in building today. Easily accessible by road or public transport, ecoSHOWCASE events focus on the current issues that challenge the way we build today and in the future.

Paving – Flooring – Insulation – Roofing – Plumbing – Heat Pumps – Interiors – Water Management – Timber – Repair and Refurb – Renewable Energy – Cladding – Rainwater Harvesting – Drainage – Windows and Doors – Solar – Heating and Ventilation – Energy Efficiency – Sun Screens and Shading – Waste Management…

ecoSHOWCASE – Helping create a more sustainable built environment

• 18th April: EcoShowcase, St James’s Park, Newcastle

• 19th June: EcoShowcase, Donington Park, Derby

• 20th Sept: Ecoshowcase, Villa Park, Birmingham

• 9th Oct: EcoShowcase, City Stadium, Cardiff

Get the answers that the salesmen might not tell you on everything from heat pumps to solar panels; what’s new, what works and what are the practical issues that need to be considered when installing such renewable technologies, including who does what and how it all connects together.

This is your opportunity to get the facts straight from the experts and hear what’s happening with government incentives around these products and services in terms of helping you understand the green investment opportunities they offer, as well as any financial implications you need to consider.

At all workshops eco expert David Hilton will be accomapnied by the ‘Green Team’, comprising of an Architect, Project Manager & SAP Assessor, as well as environmental buildings advisor and Building Control representative plus other special guests.

Explore and celebrate the architecture that makes up our homes, communities and workplaces.

Love Architecture Festival 2012 is an amazing range of events across England and Wales and it brings architecture alive through a range of walks, talks, tours, exhibitions, films, children’s activities and more.

There are a variety of events for all ages to enjoy – use our interactive map to find out what’s on in your local area.

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TRADA Technology is offering a training course on ‘Restarting timber frame projects’ to address the issues associated with recommencing work on incomplete timber frame projects.

The day will help delegates to understand some of the challenges and obstacles encountered when recommencing work along with practical advice on how to overcome these challenges.

The course will also include presentations on the effect of moisture content on the long term performance of timber, including:

• Leaching of preservative treatement from wood
• Swelling and loss of strength of composite board components (e.g OSB and chipboard)
• UV degradation of breather membranes
• Decay of timber components
• Moisture content elevation in timbers and risk from longer term decay
• Performance of other materials such as insulation and linings
  This course is aimed at all those involved with making decisions on how to proceed with incomplete timber frame projects which have stalled for several months.

Trainers: Robin Lancashire & Lewis Taylor, Timber Frame Consultants, TRADA Technology Limited.

Recommended for: All those involved with making decisions on how to proceed with incomplete timber frame projects which have stalled for several months.

Date: Tuesday 19th June 2012, 9.30am – 2.00pm – lunch is included.

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What makes a renewable energy project fundable? What ensures that investments in these projects (of debt or equity) provide the returns that are their precondition? Are the answers in all cases the same? To what extent do Government proposals for Energy Market Reform and changes to supporting renewable energy instruments shape the way those questions are answered?

Now in our third year, join us on June 21st when we bring together Financiers, Energy Companies, Policy Shapers and Project Developers to discuss how best to take forward projects and learn from those who are currently delivering deals in today’s challenging environment. Even in these testing times we still expect that deals will be done at this event as they have been in previous years.

• The background is set by Allen & Overy with their views on Electricity Market Reform and by Datamonitor with an analysis of the market position
• Government will outline their view of market fundamentals
• Mortimer Menzel Augusta & Co will provide the background to the concerns of funders
• Malcolm Brown of BW Energy will outline the market fundamentals required for project development

Speakers include:

• Gareth Price, Joint Global Head of Projects, Allen & Overy
• Emily Bourne, Head of Electricity Market Reform Programme Team, DECC (Invited)
• Andrew Buglass, MD, Head of Energy Structured Finance, Royal Bank of Scotland
• Joris van der Geest, CIO, Ampere Equity Fund
• Chris Morrison, Head of Commercial, British Gas New Energy
• Paul Hennemeyer, Siemens Financial Services
  Mortimer Menzel, Partner, Augusta & Co
• Tim Foster, Head of Renewable Origination, Statkraft
• Thomas Rottner, Managing Director, Platina Partners
• Malcolm Brown, Co-Founder, BW-Energy
• Karl John, Vice President, Vestas Offshore
• John Mustardé, Director, Oskomera Power Solutions

Sandy Taylor, Head Climate Change & Sustainability, Birmingham City Council
Our early bird rate of £395 +VAT is available until the 30th April, to book your place, please visit www.fundingrenewables.co.uk

Sponsored by: Allen & Overy – Royal Bank of Scotland – Platina Partners – Datamonitor

Passivhaus Institute founder Prof. Wolfgang Feist will be touring the UK this summer and will be conducting a series of Masterclasses and Technical Seminars. Don’t miss this opportunity to discuss your Passivhaus project with Prof Feist in an exclusive problem-solving session (limited numbers only!).

Tour dates and locations are as follows:

• London, 30th June

• Glasgow, 2nd July

• Cardiff, 3rd July

To book a place in London, please contact Karen Purvis at conference@aecb.net or on 01993 831859
For all other bookings, please contact Roger Southcott at roger@passivhaustrust.org.ukor on 0207 704 3502

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Submissions for the UK Passivhaus Awards 2012 have now closed and we have received a number of high quality entries. We would like to thank all those who entered and look forward to publicising the shortlisted projects on the 1st of June.

The winners will be announced at the Trust’s Second Anniversary event on the afternoon of the 4th July 2012 in London, with drinks in the early evening. The awards will be presented by Prof. Wolfgang Feist. Venue details will be confirmed shortly. The award categories are sponsored by Isover and Beattie Passive.

This is a member-focused event and tickets will be priced at £35 + VAT (£42); Trust members are welcome to invite along one or more clients at the same rate.

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To book a place please contact Roger Southcott at roger@passivhaustrust.org.uk or on 0207 704 3502.

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This eco workshop covers one of the most important eco issues today; What practical meaures can be taken with existing buildings to make them more sustainable and energy efficient?

Our experts will explain the options available to those interested in retrofitting eco technologies into their homes and advise on everything from achieving air tightness, insulation requirements and design considerations, to ventilation issues and how to choose between the array of windows and doors that are on the market.

It’s one of the UK’s biggest show for anyone wishing to make their home more eco-friendly, whether it involves retrofitting solar panels in order to generate your own heat, building a new zero-carbon home from scratch, or adding extra insulation to your loft.

If you want to ‘do your bit’ (and remember, green technologies can save you money as well as helping to save the planet) then be sure to attend.

The Big Green Home Show Show 2012 the UK’s only eco show dedicated to self builders & renovators. This show is designed to support people with a wide range of situations, backgrounds and knowledge. With a host of demos and talks, and plenty of experts on hand, they promise to save you time – and money – every step of the way.