HHP MASTER CLASS: The practicalities of delivering zero carbon homes
With politicians fighting over the green agenda, long-term insecurity of fuel supply & prices, and daily reminders of climate change, it seems ever more apparent that we need to find new solutions to the way we live and the homes we occupy.
The Government has signaled very strongly its intention of moving the agenda forward with the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) and the announcement that by 2016 all new homes will have to achieve a zero carbon standard. The CSH extends energy efficiency significantly beyond current building regulations, but also incorporates energy generation, water, ecology and other environmental issues. This is challenging designers and developers to consider more innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact.
This workshop will help you to understand more about the challenge of zero carbon housing and to develop with HHP, and others on the workshop, plans for achieving practical solutions.
Why should you attend?
This event will be of particular interest to developers, self-builders, landowners, planners, architects, buildings services engineers, and other building professionals.
Delegates will gain:
- An overview of government targets for zero carbon homes based on the Code for Sustainable Homes
- An understanding of the impact of these targets for future development and what are the key principals for delivery of zero carbon homes.
- An appreciation of the realistic practicalities of achieving zero carbon housing.
- An understanding of strategies and technologies for ultra low energy use in buildings.
- Knowledge of the potential solutions and strategies for delivering a zero carbon and autonomous development through renewable energy technologies, and water systems (collection and waste), and how they can be incorporated into buildings.
- An insight into what it is really like to live in zero carbon homes and to live sustainably.
Attendance at this event is limited to 15 delegates, to ensure a truly interactive and worthwhile event for all participants. Note that this programme is only a guide with approximate timings. HHP reserves the right to vary the programme
Programme
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09.30 |
Registration and refreshments |
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10.00 |
Introduction : Objectives for the day and personal introductions |
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10.30 |
The new era of zero carbon development |
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11.30 |
The practicalities of achieving zero carbon development (focus on energy & water) |
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12.30 |
Organic lunch (local caterer) & networking |
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13.15 |
Tour of Hockerton Housing Project (including one of zero carbon homes) |
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15.15 |
Refreshment break |
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15.30 |
Barriers & realistic solutions to zero carbon development |
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16.15 |
Questions |
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16.45 |
Close |
CPD
Attending a HHP event may contribute towards your CPD requirement for 6.0 hours (this excludes time for lunch).
You may wish to discuss with your professional body – many other visitors have used visits to HHP to meet their CPD requirements, including RIBA & CIOB members.
Booking
We run a Master Class approximately once a month. To book go to Events calendar to check forthcoming dates and number of available places, from where you can make a reservation, or click here for our booking form. Please make sure that you have read our terms and conditions before proceeding.
To book your own dedicated HHP Master Class for your group/organisation, please email hhp@hockerton.demon.co.uk or call 01636 816902 to discuss.
Fee Summary - per person
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HHP Master Class |
Students and |
Individuals & |
Organisations (<50 employees) |
Organisations (50 or more employees) |
| All Master Classes |
£60+VAT |
£85+VAT |
£150+VAT |
£200+VAT |