Invitation - Low Carbon Construction, 14th September 2011, UEA

Invitation In the first of a regular series of events on low carbon construction Promoted by UEA’s Low Carbon Innovation Centre and InCrops Enterprise Hub we focus on PassivHaus developments in the region.  These events will be of interest those involved in construction. PassivHaus principles are a key methodology for building low carbon homes, resulting in minimal heating demand. The PassivHaus standard can help achieve high levels of the Code for Sustainable Homes, BREEAM and significantly reduce heating bills. This event considers the issues around design and performance. 14 September 10:00 -13:00, Sportspark UEA, Norwich The event is FREE to attend. Registration If you would like to attend please contact Julia O’Rourke, InCrops events co-ordinator: j.orourke@uea.ac.uk, tel.: 01603 591765. Please state your preference if you wish to go on one of the tours.

Programme Registration and coffee from 10:00. Presentations to start at 10.30. Hear about BREEAM, the Code and PassivHaus -Jennifer Hardi, Low Carbon Futures and Refurbishment at Building Research Establishment (BRE) UEA Exemplar Building: PassivHaus, BREEAM and bio-based materials -Ben Binns, InCrops Enterprise Hub Wimbish PassivHaus Project: the Vision -John Lefever, Regional Head of Development,  Hastoe Housing Low Carbon Construction and Performance: the Wimbish PassivHaus project -Martin Ingham, Associate Consultant, Low Carbon Innovation Centre 12.15 Questions and discussion - close at 13:00 Optional extra: Tour of Thomas Paine Building and UEA Biomass Power Plant . Places strictly limited to 10 per tour – please book and state your preference. Click here for more information about this event.