how to make our homes low-energy, comfortable & healthy…
£85/65/45* per person for a 3-hour workshop
Venue: wudl, 101 North Western Street, Manchester, M12 6JL
(What3Words location: ///work.garage.swaps)
& online using Zoom
Group bookings - please get in touch to arrange a workshop at either your own premises, on Zoom, or at our event space in Manchester.
Friday afternoons (2pm) & Saturday's (10am) - new workshops coming later in the year
(1.30pm/9.30am arrival/networking for a prompt start at 2pm/10am)
We’ll explore why it’s urgent to retrofit over 20 million homes in the UK, the importance of a “fabric first” approach, and how to develop a “whole house plan.”
Topics include single measures and quick wins; fabric first principles (insulation, airtightness, and moisture control); embodied carbon (natural and recycled materials); heating and cooling; ventilation; and how to assess, evaluate, and plan a retrofit project.
This perspective is valuable for anyone involved in housing or commercial buildings—whether you deliver a specific service or manage entire proje
In our presentation we'll cover the following topics:
why we need to retrofit our homes
single measures & quick wins
fabric first: insulation, airtightness & moisture control
embodied carbon - natural & recycled materials
10 minute break
heating & cooling
ventilation
assess, evaluate & plan
ok, what next - further help & resources
who is this for...?
homeowners & (private/social rental) property owners who would like to understand how to improve their homes making them more energy efficient, comfortable and healthy - perhaps things to consider before contemplating a new kitchen…
designers & consultants (such as architects, surveyors, engineers and project managers) who are keen to find out more about the huge opportunities in low-carbon domestic retrofit
builders & installers who are starting to recognise that we need to offer new specialist services for low-energy home improvement
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
manufacturers & suppliers who are keen to learn how to support this huge growth sector
young people & students who would like to discover how exciting a career in modern construction can be...!
“I have attended a number of Fabric events now and I highly recommend them. Ric is a font of knowledge, passion and innovation and you can’t help but want to be on the same journey as him . Whether it’s attending their informative and enjoyable workshops or one of the networking events, I guarantee you will learn more about sustainability and how we can all save this planet and as a bonus you will meet some wonderful people along the way.
If you are a homeowner, an architect, a student, working in construction or housing, a newbie to the industry or just curious to what Fabric is all about, you will receive a warm welcome, I highly recommend a visit.”
sample slides from the workshop…
* £85 per person for businesses & commercial organisations (including group workshops)
* £65 per person for homeowners & personal interest
* £45 per person for students, the unemployed, and low-income individuals
University & College offer: £495 per student group (of 10-15 people) with each additional student charged at £25