The Reality of Eco Building by Trudy Thompson

The Reality of Eco Building by Trudy Thompson
27th July

£25 for a session lasting half a day, upon booking please state which session you would like to attend - Session A is 10am until 1pm or Session B is 2pm until 5pm

This is both a training seminar & networking opportunity for people who want to hear from a leading eco building expert with hands-on experience of both new build and retrofit projects, to share her knowledge and benefit from her network of contacts.

Whether you are an architect, planner, contractor, supplier, self builder or simply someone who is interested in finding out more about eco building.  You will find this event very informative and inspiring, it will give you an overview of the whole process and typical issues/opportunities involved in building or retrofitting property sustainably. 

You will also have the opportunity to connect with Trudy Thompson and her network of experts in eco building.

This seminar shares the lessons Trudy has learnt, her practical experiences and hands on knowledge and highlights the major aspects of managing eco building projects. 

Trudy has managed 11 new eco builds and 22  retrofitting projects of existing properties, the seminar will cover the issues she has faced, mostly due to the general construction industry and suppliers lacking the practical knowledge and overall understanding about the process, regulations and systems for eco building. Trudy is the founder of Bricks and Bread Sustainable Living Centre, she created the social enterprise to make it easier for people to live, work and build sustainably.

As this seminar is being run at Oak Tree House which is a retrofitted building you will have the chance to look around the building to see installed and working solar system, rainwater harvesting and energy saving measures.

Oak Tree House is one of the only fully functional low carbon retrofit show homes in the South of England and has been transformed from an ordinary 3 bedroom house to a showcase property for low carbon living with a wide range of energy efficiency measures and renewable technology.

Participants are sure to enjoy an action packed one day course at this inspirational venue with all courses being be hosted by leading industry experts. Plus! they will have the opportunity to look around the property to discover other ways which they can reduce their carbon consumption and fuel bills.

At Action Surrey, we’re really pleased to be hosting courses that can help individuals become more self sufficient and to support themselves through learning new skills. We’re also really excited to have inspirational and experienced tutors coming to Oak Tree House to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with others.

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