Event Synopsis
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Climate Change:
From Evidence to Action
Prof. Thomas DowningProfessor Thomas Downing’s presentation homes in on the volume of compelling evidence that climate change is taking place and…
Building Design and Construction:
Time for a Radical Rethink?
Prof. David StrongProfessor David Strong’s presentation lambastes the building of unsustainable skyscrapers, describing them as “Not smart – just…
Part L -
Building Regulations
Anthony WilsonAnt Wilson takes the audience through the new Part L Building Regulations dealing with improving energy performance…
Anthills to Labyrinths,
Engineering Sustainable Architecture
Patrick BellewPatrick Bellew's presentation homes in on the need to maximise the value of available resources. With 10% of energy needing…
The Impact of the
New Energy Performance Certificate
Prof. David StrongThere's a piece of research from KPMG that concludes that the introduction of energy labelling for buildings will profoundly…
Environmental
Mind Maps
Dr. Joel CallowResponding to the information overload, fast changing regulations and potential design compromises that face many architects…
Phil Nevin’s presentation champions a holistic approach to designing sustainability for healthcare. While facing challenges such as…
Dongtan Eco Cities and
Eco Cities - Tools and Lessons
Neil KirkpatrickNeil Kirkpatrick’s presentation begins by detailing Arup’s work on Dongtan Eco City a project to manage an 86km2 area…
Department of Health
Sustainability Update
Lorraine Brayford and Chris HolmeLorraine Brayford used the conference as a platform to announce that NEAT, the healthcare environmental assessment tool, will become…








