This wrap-up session will explore insights from the last 12 months in the world of retrofit and plans for the future to answer the age-old question: “Are we ready to deliver good quality retrofit at scale?” Chair: David Pierpoint, Chief Executive, The Retrofit Academy Speakers Richard Francis, Director, The Monomoy
Read more »The Edinburgh Home Demonstrator programme, backed by Scottish Government, is a unique partnership of research and development experts working together with industry to show how affordable net zero carbon housing can be created at scale across the six local authorities within the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Deal region.
Read more »In 2018 NATO moved into its New Headquarters, the political and administrative centre of the Alliance. With more than 250,000 m² of floor area, the building accommodates 5000 people and hosts the Delegations of 30 Allied Nations. At the start of the construction in 2010, the General Contractor opted for
Read more »Electric vehicles (EVs) form a critical part of the pathway to net zero – no viable alternative exists for decarbonising the transport sector more quickly or effectively in a way that sustains the economic and social fabric of the UK. The construction of EVs and the raw materials involved raises
Read more »The Passivhaus Trust will launch updated good practice guidance on how to design and build to the energy efficiency and comfort building standard. Passivhaus experts will share their top practical tips and explain how to use Passivhaus to get to net zero on your project. Chair: Piers Sadler, Director, Delta
Read more »The purpose of this session will be to discuss the transformative qualities of light and how these might be used to create and support new types of architecture. Our work as lighting designers is in some cases very much in the shadows, unseen by the non-specialist eye but intrinsic to
Read more »Whilst significant progress has been made in defining what ‘net zero’ means for the country’s buildings, the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard will take the next step and enable industry to robustly prove their built assets are net zero carbon and in line with our nation’s climate targets. The
Read more »A clear understanding of both the climate and ecological crisis is the critical first step for taking action. This should start in the earliest years and continue throughout our formal education and into lifelong learning. It could be argued that these are the two most important issues on which we
Read more »Did you know there was a sand crisis? A fundamental building block of glass and concrete is running out, and what is left is being fought over and exploited. Join us in this session as we explore the hidden and extractive nature of the materials we specify, and how natural
Read more »This exciting panel topic Digital twins… fake news for net zero features DT Hub Strategic Board members Melissa Zanocco, Mark Enzer and Simon Evans in lively discussion with Henry Fenby-Taylor about the practicalities of turning design ideas into reality, and the future impact of digital twins in the race to
Read more »This 45 minute masterclass session will point out the huge opportunities low carbon retrofit presents the construction sector. Whether it’s the environmental and social benefits of re-use over demolition, or the financial benefits associated with rolling out a national retrofit programme that will train & employ 10,000’s people for the
Read more »FIS who represent the finishes and Interiors sector will be launching a new site guide for those involved in planning and construction of drylining during this session at Futurebuild. The new site guide aims to improve efficiency by up to 17% where additional waste is being generated each year on
Read more »Heat networks are a cost-effective tool for decarbonising dense urban areas, improving security of supply and utilising waste heat. The Climate Change Committee’s (CCC)’s modelling suggests that connecting one in five households by 2050 would be cost-effective (with 10 percent of homes connected by 2030). Heat networks are a technology-agnostic,
Read more »The climate is changing, and our urban areas must be prepared for more frequent heavy rainfall events and hotter summers. Summer 2022 showed us how hot weather can cause infrastructure networks to fail, and cause homes, offices, and care settings to overheat. Winter flooding events have shown the vulnerability of
Read more »This session will see product and innovation presentations from Innovation Partners, who you can also visit on the Innovation Trail. 13.45-14.00 Smart rainwater management Rainwater sits at the nexus of flood and drought. Smart rainwater management means you can save water and solve your surface water flooding issues with one
Read more »One of the major challenges to which the industry has to respond effectively is decarbonising the built environment, given that buildings are the second largest source of climate emissions after surface transport. The recognised gaps in government policy will need to be addressed but this session is about industry action.
Read more »Building materials that are flammable, that encourage black mould growth, that give off carcinogenic particles are killing us. The construction industry has chosen profit and toxicity instead of life and wellbeing. Systems must change and a complete cultural shift is needed in what we prioritise in buildings. Join us to
Read more »Our panel will explore the benefits of different types of blue-green roofs and look at how they might evolve with technology and connected SUDS systems. Chair: Tom Young, Chair, TEP Speakers: Johnny Phillips, United Utilities Louise Walker, CIRIA John Roberts, Pluviam Environmental
Read more »With the upcoming changes to the regulation of construction products the panel, Chaired by CABE Technical Director Richard Harral will be discussing the implication of the changes for both specifiers and designers. Chair: Richard Harral, Technical Director, CABE Speakers: Hanna Clarke, Digital and Policy Manager, Construction Products Association (CPA) Richard
Read more »A session exploring the changes in building regulations coming into force in 2025, that mandates the electrification of heat in new build homes. Discussing the technologies offered by MCS such as heat pumps and battery storage. Lucy McKenzie, Technical Officer, MCS
Read more »This session is all about how to enjoy the AV best performance in every room in a building, commercial or residential regardless of equipment location. Good quality audio and video streaming can change the whole character of a living or working space. Achieving this requires freedom of design, robust controls
Read more »The Forge is the UK’s first net zero carbon commercial development and is a landmark moment for the platforms approach to design for manufacture and assembly (P-DfMA). It is also the UK’s first major building completed using the P-DfMA approach, from building design to delivery. In this talk, Bryden Wood
Read more »Find out about the findings emerging from the Electrification of Heat Project which is helping to demonstrate the feasibility of a large-scale roll-out of heat pumps in Great Britain and to identify future innovation requirements to accelerate heat pump uptake. Speaker: Daniel Logue, Energy Systems Catapult
Read more »The challenges that we face are closely interrelated and it is important that we do not focus so much on one – reaching ‘net zero’ for example – that we overlook the others. How are we doing in tackling the multiplicity of challenges relating to climate and ecological breakdown both
Read more »Say no to endless, directionless growth! Say no to consumerism! These are the systems on which our world spins. We will explore how, as a built environment professional, you can take action within your projects to create systemic change: from a linear & destructive, to a circular & regenerative economy.
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