Wednesday, 30 November 2011 12:51
The biggest "Eco Houses Under Construction" event yet!
Have you ever wondered what an ultra-low energy home would be like? For a glimpse into the future, why not come along to this free exhibition at St Paul’s Church on Boundary Road West Bridgford on Saturday 21st January 2012.
Whether your priorities include saving money, reducing your carbon footprint, comfort, future-proofing, or using sustainable materials and high quality products – this exhibition has something for you.
The exhibition includes an internally insulated stone coach house, a typical solid wall brick house (super-insulated externally), a zero-carbon barn conversion as well as local new builds at Green Street in the Meadows and one in West Bridgford. For articles about these houses and more, have a look at the website http://www.wbecohouses.co.uk/.
So why not make a day of it? From 10am until 1pm there will be displays and talks featuring each house.
Last Updated on Friday, 27 January 2012 16:13
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Wednesday, 30 November 2011 10:28
Tuesday, 18 October 2011 11:45
The 5th event in Transition West Bridgford’s Eco Houses Under Construction series is a rare opportunity to visit what we believe to be the UK's first Zero Carbon Barn Conversion, just down the road in East Leake. The visit will take place on Saturday 12th November, 2-5pm. Email
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to book your free place on this event, and to receive further details.
The developer (and owner) of this home is David Hill, who previously developed the UK's first Code 6 new build Zero Carbon homes in Upton, Northampton. He is now director of Carbon Legacy Ltd. A summary of the measures and technologies installed can be seen at http://wbecohouses.blogspot.com/. Although the building itself has been complete for some time now, the final addition of further renewable energy generation is soon to be carried out. This house has the advantage of 3 years' energy data post-completion, showing that energy use will be fully matched by energy generation once the outstanding installation work is complete.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 18 October 2011 11:48
Friday, 07 October 2011 15:46
In 2006 Dr Isobel O'Neil set out to understand how entrepreneurs’ consideration of social and environmental issues can lead to the identification new entrepreneurial opportunities, and what facilitates or hinders the process of pursuing these opportunities. Along the way she became interested in authenticity and how this drives an individual's career decisions.
Now Dr O'Neil shares her research and her findings in the first of a two part blog post. Read the article:
Thoughts on the Role of Authenticity in Careers Transition
Last Updated on Tuesday, 18 October 2011 11:47
Friday, 02 September 2011 06:37
We are looking for people to help us maintain areas of knowledge of the site
e.g. Retrofitting / Car Clubs / Electric Assist Bikes / Solar Panels & Feed in Tariffs / etc.
If you have a particular area of interest, or would just like to help us, please contact us on:
nottsgreennetwork at ntlworld.com (email written this way to avoid spam crawlers)
regards, Nottsy
Last Updated on Friday, 02 September 2011 06:52
Friday, 02 September 2011 06:28
Eco Houses Under Construction – Event 3
After the first 2 events in July attracting over 80 visitors between them, the date for the 3rd event has now been set.
This event will be held on Saturday 10th September at 12.30pm on site at the timber frame new build. Since the first event held at this site, a roof, triple glazed windows and lime plaster have been added. One very important development that you can’t see is the blown insulation within the timber frame walls (a recycled cellulose fibre which results in high airtightness and thermal mass but low u values and cost).
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Friday, 26 August 2011 10:28
Future Factory is a relatively new project set up within Nottingham Trent University which aims to help SMEs in the East Midlands become more environmentally and economically sustainable.
Businesses can access support via Future Factory to design a sustainable service or product at very little or no cost. The types of support available is wide and varied and their website provides an extensive list of provision, including heavily subsidised expert consultancy, up to 90% funding to complete a project, research and data analysis, use of facilities and a programme of free events and workshops.
Find out more at ntu.ac.uk/future_factory
Follow Future Factory on Twitter: @futurefactNTU
Last Updated on Saturday, 27 August 2011 13:15
Thursday, 25 August 2011 19:40
For those of you who are considering putting PV panels on your roof, there will be a phone-in on Radio Nottingham this Friday 26th August (starting around 10am).
Last Updated on Thursday, 01 September 2011 12:27
Monday, 17 October 2011 00:00
Showing again - V. interesting if you've ever been involved in any activism.
Don't miss FREE screening of climate activism doc Just Do It at Nottingham University Oct 18th. Open to students and the public.
I hope you're well. My name is Molly James, I am the Outreach Coordinator for Just Do It- a tale of modern-day outlaws. The film tells the human story behind the headlines of UK climate action. Below is an invite for our upcoming screening of Just Do It this Monday at the Nottingham Broadway. It would be great if you could send it around and post it amongst your events. I
Monday 15th August Nottingham Broadway - 7:45pm (changed)
Tickets are available here.
Just Do It - a tale of modern-day outlaws
A film by Emily James
“Rousing stuff” **** EMPIRE
“Smart, funny, adrenalised portrait of 21st-century activism” Danny Leigh, The Guardian
Watch the trailer here
Just Do It lifts the lid on climate activism and the daring troublemakers who have crossed the line to become modern day outlaws.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 18 October 2011 13:08
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Wednesday, 10 August 2011 08:28
Eight community projects from around the East Midlands have been awarded a small grant from the Community Skills part of the Skills Programme.
The eight recipients of the Climate East Midlands Community Skills grant (to help grow Climate Friendly Communities) are:
Goto Link: http://www.climate-em.org.uk/news/item/growing-climate-friendly-communities-grant-awarded/
Saturday, 06 August 2011 09:39
The Climate Change Draft strategy is now complete and available for consultation. We are keen to get your views heard.The consultation period for the draft strategy finishes on Friday 9 September 2011. Please find the Strategy and online form at
http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/climatechange
Thank you for consulting with us on this hot topic.
Regards
The Sustainability & Climate Change Team
Nottingham City Council
0115 8765650
Don’t forget to put liftshare Week in your diary. It’s 3-7 October 2011. You can find out more from www.liftshareWeek.com
Last Updated on Saturday, 06 August 2011 10:46
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