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TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE BUILDING SUMACON NETWORK WORKSHOP ON LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN SUSTAINABLE BUILDING MATERIALS Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th October 2005
Burwalls - Workshop venue PROGRAMME Click here of view programme online Click here to download a programme (143KB) INTRODUCTION In order for UK Industry to increase competitiveness in the development of sustainable building materials, communication between all sectors of the building industry is essential. As landfill taxes increase, the use of waste materials in building is becoming increasing attractive. Representatives from relevant sectors of the building industry will report on government policy, current technology, research and development of new materials. The workshop will provide an environment of open discussion between academics, materials producers and suppliers with architects, engineers and government policy makers available. The aim of the workshop is to identify new areas of research, establish new partnerships between industry and academics and identify how future policy and changes in legalisation will influence the development of current technologies. Opportunity will be available to ask questions and discuss ideas raised during the course of the event. The workshop is organised by the SUMACON network, which is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. The following issues will be addressed during the workshop •
Research During the workshop there will be presentations from •
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister The workshop will consider a range of sustainable building materials including, lime based mortars and unfired clay among others. The development of new materials for use in construction comprising low embodied energy, and/or waste materials will be addressed. Click here to read the Towards Sustainable Building PRESS RELEASE Click here to download a FLYER AND REGISTRATION FORM (502KB) VENUE The workshop will be held over two days at Burwalls. The Centre is set in a beautiful house and gardens. There are stunning views of both the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the heart of Bristol. ACCOMMODATION Basic accommodation is available at Burwalls (0117 973 6089). Alternative accommodation in Clifton and Bristol is available at a range of prices. REGISTRATION FEE Basic fee: £150 Exhibition space: £50 (Please contact workshop organisers for details of exhibition space availability) The registration fee covers all workshop activities, coffee breaks, lunches and the workshop meal on Monday evening. ORGANISING COMMITTEE Prof G C Allen, University
of Bristol
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