ACHIEVING LOW ENERGY MASONRY

Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th of March 2007

Queens Building

Streatham Campus

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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INTRODUCTION

‘Achieving low energy masonry' marks the final workshop of the SUMACON network. The future of sustainable masonry in the UK will be explored in light of government aims to reduce carbon emissions. The proceedings will encompass diverse themes of sustainability through policy, practice, materials, design and waste management, focusing on masonry construction.

Particular emphasis will be placed on the role of whole life assessment techniques to quantify the environmental impact of lime and cementitious binder production. The latest advances in techniques for conservation of masonry and materials characterisation for repair will be explored.

The programme will include talks by leading academics, industrialists, architects and engineers providing an environment for open debate. Identification of new areas of research and funding opportunities will encourage the establishment of long standing links between industry and academics.

Future network requirements will be addressed and opportunities for collaboration between the UK sector and international community will be explored.

The workshop is organised by the SUMACON network, which is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

AREAS OF INTEREST

The following areas will be explored:

Achieving low energy masonry in the UK

Whole life assessment of manufacturing processes and materials

Analysis and characterisation

• Research
• Conservation
• Waste Materials
• Environment
• International Collaboration

• Leading Research Universities
• Architects
• Engineers
• Materials Suppliers
• Manufacturers

VENUE

The workshop will be held in the Queen’s Building at the University of Exeter. Exeter is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city located in the heart of Devon, becoming increasing well connected and easy to reach.

Exeter airport operates a number of UK and European flights (www.exeter-airport.co.uk) while the city is also served by very good road and rail links.

By Road: The M5/M4 link Exeter directly to London, the Midlands, South Wales and the North.

• London Exeter 3½ hrs
• Midlands Exeter 2½ hrs
• The North Exeter 4½ hrs

By Rail: There are regular rail services into Exeter. Rail travellers should disembark at Exeter St David’s Station where it is only a ten minute walk to the Streatham Campus

• London Exeter 2½ hrs
• Midlands Exeter 2½ hrs
• The North Exeter 4½ hrs

ACCOMMODATION

On campus, bed & breakfast, accommodation is available in Holland Hall, offering en-suite
single occupancy for £56.95 per night. (Not available on Sunday 18th.) To reserve a room for Monday 19th March, please tick the relevant box on the Registration Form.

Alternative accommodation in Exeter is available through: www.visitsouthwest.co.uk

REGISTRATION

The registration fee includes all workshop activities: tea/coffee breaks, lunch, dinner

Registration fee:

One day: £75

Two days: £150

Gala Dinner (19.3.07): £25

Holland Hall accommodation: £56.95

If you wish to attend this event please send a compleated registration form to:

Tel: 01173 311175
E-mail: richard.ball@bristol.ac.uk

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Professor G C Allen, University of Bristol
Dr J Allen, Ellis & Moore Consulting Engineers
Dr A Arasteh, Brick Development Association
Dr R J Ball, University of Bristol
Professor P Banfill, Heriot Watt University
Dr M Carter, University of Manchester
Mr M Farey, Hydraulic Limes Ltd
Professor P Waker, University of Bath
Dr M Wilson, University of Manchester

In association with:-

PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS

TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE BUILDING, October 2005

LIME IN MASONRY CONSTRUCTION, June 2006