Training Courses & Events in July 2005:

The Green Register has gained a reputation for running high quality seminars on a range of in-depth subjects relating to sustainable building practices.

• 6th July 2005. Integrated Design - the way forward, London. With the revisions to legislation such as Part L of the Building Regulations, construction professionals are beginning to work more closely across disciplines in order to address sustainable construction issues. Areas such as heating, ventilation and renewable energy technologies require a cross-disciplinary approach with dialogue between professionals, which serves to improve the chances of success of sustainable construction. This seminar will look at areas where this team approach is becoming necessary and will illustrate the benefits of working in this way. Representatives from the fields of architecture, services engineering and building physics will be present to discuss their experiences and there will be breakout sessions to allow more in depth discussion with delegates.
  >> £115+vat for TGR Members, £150+vat for non-Members
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• 11th July 2005. Sustainable Building & Services - a one day course, London. This is a new date. There is a greater awareness than ever before of the need to build using sustainable building practices but the issues can seem overwhelming and challenging to apply in practice. Additionally, with legislation relating to sustainable construction being introduced at an increasing pace, construction professionals are seeking to equip themselves with the knowledge to address the impact buildings can have on our environment. This intensive one-day course is designed to assist construction professionals in their understanding of sustainable building issues and will include:· Identification of the essential features of sustainable construction· An overview of upcoming sustainable construction legislation relevant to the construction industry· Technical information on measures to reduce the environmental impact of construction including heating and ventilation systems and water conservation
  >> £115+vat for TGR Members, £150+vat for non-Members
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• 12th July 05. Sustainable Construction - a practical workshop. London
  The Green Register is running a one-day workshop specifically aimed at builders and Building Control officers. With the upcoming revisions to Part L of the Building Regulations, a more in-depth understanding of issues such as robust details and airtightness testing will be required in order to meet the new regulations. This workshop will explain the new revisions, the type of detailing required to conform to the regulations and will include practical demonstrations to illustrate how to achieve robust detailing in the field. There will also be a demonstration of an airtightness test with an opportunity to ask questions from an expert in pressure testing. The workshop is also suitable for building professionals such as architects who are interested in Best Practice detailing to eliminate cold bridging and unwanted heat loss.
  >> £100+vat for TGR members, £135+vat for non-Members
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The Association for Environment Conscious Building are at the forefront of promoting sustainable construction in the UK.

• 15th and 16th July 2005. Ecobuilding Conference 2005, Taunton Somserset. Share and understand the solutions to sustainable construction and take the opportunity to network with other members. With a lively and thought provoking range of workshops combined with the opportunity to visit The Genesis Project. This year our Big Debate focuses on what must truly be the core issue for all members of the AECB: The sustainability of the built environment, and the ways we can ensurethat buildings meet the needs of future generations. As AECB members we know that it is technically possible to build in a much more sustainable way, but is the political will there to really do it, and in particular, can the Planning system be brought into line with this way of thinking. If not, will it be the planning system which sends future generations to oblivion?
  >> £120 + VAT
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Solar Wood Kiln Design are a specialist firm, offering environmentally low-impact Kiln Dried timber and furniture. They have uniquely-developed a solar-powered method of drying timber, and now offer courses to anyone interested in learning more about this method.

• Saturday July 30th and Saturday August 13th, 10:30 - 16:30, Cardigan, Pembrokeshire. After quite a bit of interest recently in finding out about how a Solar Kiln works, Solar Wood Kiln Design decided to put on a 1 day course “Seasoning wood with the sun… an introduction to Solar Kiln Design and Operationâ€?on Saturday 28th May 2005, this was very popular and a huge success. The feedback was very encouraging and they have now decided to put on a further two courses this summer. The course is aimed at businesses or individuals wanting to build (or have built) a Solar Kiln, it will introduce timber drying principles and kiln design, and it will also be a practical guide on how to build a Solar Kiln. If you would like to know more about Solar Kilns why not join us on one of these short one day courses. It will be a practical introduction to drying wood using a Solar Kiln and also an opportunity to meet others with similar ideas.
  >> £45 + VAT
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