new-builds, extensions, home improvements & retrofits... the key principles in creating low-energy, comfortable & healthy homes...

Giving impartial professional advice, we’ll provide a step by step approach on how to create a low-carbon, low-energy, healthy home, whether that’s a new build, a house extension or retrofitting an existing property.

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The same principles are also relevant for commercial properties.

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In our presentation we'll cover the following topics:

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1. what is a sustainable building?

2. simple measures & quick wins

3. fabric first: insulation, airtightness & moisture control

4. embodied carbon - natural & recycled materials

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10 minute break

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5. energy, heating, cooling & ventilation

6. recognising the risks & case studies

7. ok, what next - further help & resources

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who is this for...?

 

1. homeowners & (private/social rental) property owners who would like to understand how to build a sustainable house or improve their existing homes making them more energy efficient, comfortable and healthy
    

2. designers & consultants (such as architects, surveyors, engineers and project managers) who are keen to find out more about the huge opportunities in low-carbon house building and retrofit
    

3. builders & installers who are starting to recognise that we need to offer new specialist services for low-energy home building and improvement measures
    

4. teachers in schools, colleges and universities who would like to keep up-to-date with modern materials and practices and can encourage the next generation to enter this incredibly exciting and fast-growing industry 
    

5. manufacturers & suppliers who are keen to learn how to support this huge growth sector
    

6. young people & students who would like to discover how exciting a career in modern construction can be...!

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the tutor...

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Ric Frankland is an Architect that has hands-on practical experience in building sustainable homes. He has taught construction-based design and technology subjects at universities for more than 15 years and currently teaches retrofit at The Manchester Growth Company's Green Skills Academy.