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DESIGNING WITH GREEN TIMBER – ART AND PRACTICE Tues 24 June Napier University, Edinburgh Run by the Centre for Timber Engineering, this seminar explores the appropriateness of green timber to contemporary structures and outlines traditional ways in which the material has been used to excellent effect.  Local sourcing of material lies at the heart of renewed interest in the use of green timber and knowledge of the strength characteristics and grading of different species is crucial when developing engineered timber solutions .... Download programme and booking form

the concept of the ecohouse Wed 25 June, 7.30 Heart of Hawick, Hawick A talk by Sue Roaf, Professor of Architectural Engineering at Heriot Watt University To book Tel. 01450 360 688

tenth WORLD RENewable energy congress 19 - 25 July SECC, Glasgow Abstracts to be submitted by 14 March For further details : www.wrenuk.co.uk

the oxford conference 2008: 50 years on - resetting the Agenda for Architectural Eduction 22 & 23 July Oxford In 1958 the first Oxford Conference set an agenda for architectural education that has been followed for 50 years. This agenda needs radical change to meet the evolving drivers of costs of energy and construction, shifting social values and environmental crises and to create a new generation of buildings that are part of the solution to these crises - not the problem. The time has come to re-evaluate and change much of what we teach, how we teach it and to understand why we teach it. Be part of that change! Join us in Oxford in July 2008. The conference will have lectures and forums incorporating the following topics: Buildings and the Environment Sustaining Studio Education in a Climate of Change Human Habitat and Social Responsibility Refurbishment and Evidence Based Education Research into Teaching Courses Urban Design and Sustainable Cities Schools and Professional Views Materials and Renewable Energy Virtual Building and Generative Design Design Research Courses and Curricula Many of the speakers are leaders in their field, including Christopher Alexander. For more information see: The Oxford Conference 2008

SCOTTISH TRANSITION NETWORK GATHERING 25 July, 10 - 4.30 pm The Stables Workshop, Falkland, Fife You are invited to book a place at the first ever Scottish Transition Network Gathering. It will be a great opportunity to meet other people who are involved with Transition initiatives around the country, to share experiences, inspiration and take some time out to think strategically about your group and about how this movement could develop within Scotland.

ground source heat pumps in scotland Mon 22 Sept 9 - 6.30 South Hall Complex, Pollock Halls 18 Holyrood Park Road University of Edinburgh A one-day event for the promotion of Ground Source Heat Pumps - hosted by the ProHeatPump Project and the Ground Source Heat Pump Association. The event will be an opportunity to meet and question GSHP manufacturers, installers, policy makers and experts from the UK and Europe, and will be organised around exhibitions, plenary sessions and workshops. It is aimed at new GSHP installers and HVAC companies, professionals in the built environment, owner-builders and renovators, energy advice centres etc. Cost: approx. £50. See for more detailed information: www.gshpscotlandevent.org or contact by e-mail

 

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