November 19, 2024

Straw as a Sustainable Insulation Material in UK Construction

SBUK Board to Present at Meshwork Webinar.

Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the potential of straw as a sustainable construction material in the UK. Our Board members will share their expertise on straw construction to meet the growing demand for sustainable building solutions.

Event Details
Date:
Wednesday 20th November 2024
Time:
12:00 - 13:00 GMT
Platform:
Meshwork by Mesh Energy
Cost:
Free


Featured Speakers

- Cypren Edmunds - Sustainable Building Specialist/Chair of SBUK
 Leading the discussion on scaling straw construction in the UK and presenting SBUK's vision for the future

- John Butler - Sustainable Building Consultant/Director of SUBK
 Exploring thermal performance and embodied carbon benefits

- Julia Bennett - Architect/Secretary of SBUK
 Discussing integration of straw in modern architectural designs

- Annie Benton -
Certified Passive House Designer and Director of Adyta/Treasurer of SBUK
 Addressing practical aspects and scalability


What You'll Learn
- Environmental and economic benefits of straw construction
- Technical performance and design considerations
- Practical implementation strategies
- Future opportunities in the sector

This webinar is ideal for architects, builders, developers, and construction professionals interested in sustainable building materials and methods.

How to Join
Register via
Meshwork's platform to secure your place. Simply select 'Choose a plan' to sign up for free.

Meshwork hosts a community of over 3,000 professionals interested in low-energy and sustainable building design. Previous speakers have included industry leaders such as Sumita Singha OBE and Duncan Baker-Brown.

Join us in advancing sustainable construction in the UK.

Register now
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