Lunchtime sessions exploring issues within sustainable buliding and development delivered by leading experts and innovators.
These seminars are suitable for both professionals and anyone interested in sustainable building and development, addressing current issues for individuals and organisations.
‘High-quality, honest training’
Costs & booking information:
One hour lunchtime session starting at 12:00 followed by 'Ask the Expert' time. Includes an ethical lunch.
To make a booking or to request further information lease contact Ian Brown on:
Tel: 02920 373 094
Email: training@rounded-developments.org.uk
Download a list of available seminars and a brief description of each here or see below
Please click on each topic for more details
July 2010
7th July Solar thermal systems - solar water heating
14th July Domestic photovoltaics systems
21st July Commercial photovoltaics systems
28th July Air source and ground source heat pumps
August 2010
4th August Introduction to renewables
11th August All you need to know about BREEAM
18th August The real facts: Heat pumps POSTPONED due to release date of field trials being delayed (expected that seminar will run in October)
25th August Earthship construction: Building a zero carbon future.
September 2010
1st September Sustainable wall forming system
8th September Balehaus at Bath: Modular strawbale building system
15th September The true cost of Modern Methods of Construction
22nd September Natural building: Clay
29th September Home grown timber in construction - Ty Unnos
October 2010
6th October Air-tightness and active moisture management
13th October Natural insulations
20th October Insulation: Zero Carbon – the impact of carbon profiling
27th October Material symbiosis: Exploring the use of lime and aggregates
November 2010
3rd November Green roof systems
10th November Commercial green roof systems
17th November Rainwater harvesting
24th November Ventilation systems
December 2010
1st December Modern roofing applications: PV slates
Solar thermal systems - solar water heating By Steven Harris from Energy Saving Trust A straight forward no nonsense introduction to solar water heating technologies and their installation. Taken from years of personal experience of designing and installing schemes. Starting with basic principles, we will move through design considerations, post mortem cost breakdowns to payback and Renewable Heat Incentive
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Photovoltaics: Domestic system
By Jeff Szarun from Beau Electrical and Energy Services
A brief history of PV, types of PV and their efficiencies, its applications within buildings, design considerations, the impetus behind its implementation within the UK economy and cost considerations
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Photovoltaics: Commercial systems
By Richard Ellis from Elltec Solar Energy Ltd
All you need to know about harvesting energy from the sun using photovoltaics. Exploring the options of commercial scale application of Photovoltaics. Focusing on systems efficiencies and design considerations.
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By Dr Vahid Tabatabai from Tomorrows Energy Ltd
This session is designed to help you compare and choose the most appropriate renewable technology from those most commonly available. Examining solar thermal, wood fuel, heat pumps, solar PV, Wind and Micro-Hydro.
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Air source and ground source heat pumps
By David Tucker from WDS Environmental
Cutting through the jargon; a detailed introduction to ground source and air source heat pumps. Evaluating and comparing the two systems, exploring control systems and the issues that can be encountered.
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All you need to know about BREEAM
By Michael Cox and Co Ltd
The seminar will explore BREEAM, what it is and how it affects you. A review of the current WAG guidelines for BREEAM assessments, impending BRE changes to the BREEAM Scheme and a look at how the scheme is working in practice
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By Steven Harris from Energy Saving Trust
This more in depth session is an examination of the long awaited Energy Saving Trust heat pump trial results.
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Earthship construction: Building a zero carbon future
By Earthwise Construction
What are Earthships? The elements of sustainable building examined in a holistic view of Earthships. Using local, recycled waste, natural and renewable materials, including waste car tyres, passive solar design, on-site generation,rainwater harvesting and using the natural process of plants to treat waste.
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Sustainable wall forming system
By John Flower from Durisol
An in depth study of an 80% recycled mineralised wood building material which has been trusted internationally for over 60 years. Examining the building methods involved and the cost relative to existing building methods, e.g. block masonry construction.
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Balehaus at Bath: Modular strawbale building system
By Finley White from Modcell
A look at the BaleHaus at Bath, a cutting edge project to construct a highly sustainable domestic property at the University of Bath. BaleHaus utilizes the revolutionary ModCell prefabricated straw bale construction system using replenishable, virtually unprocessed and where possible locally sourced materials.
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The true cost of Modern Methods of Construction
By Dr Vahid Tabatabai from Build Eco Homes
A detailed look into MMC like structural insulated panel systems (SIPS). Designing with correct offsite manufactured components can produce code compliant, lower cost, fast builds with great energy efficiency.
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By Clay works
An intensive session exploring the application of clay in modern building practices, delivered by the leading professionals. Challenging some of the false beliefs held about building with clay. Exploring the how, what and why of building with clay.
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Home grown timber in construction - Ty Unnos
By Coed Cymru
Innovative methods of home grown (UK) timber in construction. The Ty Unnos system is a highly adaptable, modular system that can create a range of house types and sizes based on four standard modules. The system uses locally sourced timber in standard, readily available lengths to create a simple housing system suitable for self or assisted build.
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Air-tightness and active moisture management
By Penny Randell form Ecological Building Systems
The seminar will explore achieving high standards of air-tightness and active moisture management using intelligent vapour control checks.
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By Andrew Evans from Black Mountain Insulation
This session will examining modern day natural insulations. Comparing and contrasting their sources, embodied energy, thermal and acoustic performances. Exploring their use within new build and refurbishment projects
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Insulation Zero Carbon – the impact of carbon profiling
By Neil Turner from Excel Industries Limited
This presentation will explain the impact of carbon profiles (Global Warming Potential) of insulation materials and the significant impact that this makes on reducing the carbon profile of buildings.
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Material symbiosis - Exploring the use of lime and aggregates
By Harry Cursham from Lime Works Ltd
Lime has been used for thousands of years and is applicable in both modern and traditional buildings. This session explores achieving symbiosis through correct selection of materials, process and application.
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By Natasha Bennett form Sky Gardens
This session will explore the how, why and what of green roofs. An introduction to the different systems available for both new builds and retro-fit projects. Examining the effects on thermal performance and water run off.
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By Richard Powell from Bauder Ltd
Exploring green roofs in detail; looking at the considerations, advantages and types of green roofs. Investigating design considerations and innovative new systems. This will include biodiversity roofs, intensive and extensive sedum, and substrate systems.
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This session will be examining the technical issues around rainwater harvesting in new builds and retrofitting. Exploring issues like compliance with water regulations and the Water Framework directive.
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By James Mullane from Nuaire Group
This session will explore modern sustainable ventilation systems for new builds and retrofit projects. Focusing on Positive Input Ventilation systems. Examining how they work, the energy benefits, and the related air quality, argon and noise issues.
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Modern roofing applications: PV slates
By Stuart Kesson form Monier Ltd (Redland)
Examining PV system and their components. Understanding the terminology, exploring the environmental implications. Reviewing the regulations, Feed-in-tariffs, and the design and installation of PV slates.
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