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Talks

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Project members are frequently asked to talk about the project or related subjects, such as sustainable construction, water systems and community aspects. These presentations have been made to a variety of audiences, including, universities, professional institutions and interest groups. We have our own slides and OHP’s.

Talks are a useful way in which we can speak to many others about the project principles. It is also a key feature of our Sustainable Community project. Over the next few months we are providing a number of presentations to a very different audiences.

If you are looking for speakers for conferences, seminars, special events, or to your group, please contact us to discuss further.

Recent and up and coming presentations in 2000 include the following:

  • North Staffordshire Arts & Architecture Club - Tuesday 3rd October - "Where Swampy meets Wimpey".
  • Royal Aeronautical Society - Wednesday 25th October - "Sustainable Development and the Property Market". For further details email conferences@landor.co.uk
  • Humber & Wolds Rural Community Council - Sunday 15th October. For further details contact Alyson Linnegar on 01724 735572
  • Chartered Institution of Building Service Engineers (East Midlands regional meeting) - Tuesday 14th November- "Green Building". (to be confirmed)
  • Huddersfield University - end November

Other talks we have been involved with include:

  • Contribution to: Roadshow of talks - "Sustainable Homes for the 21st century" - sponsored by DETR/BRESCU
  • 8 venues, including London, Manchester and Boughton Pumping Station.
    • Nearly 1,000 delegates presented to.
    • Presentation on sustainable housing to Government 'Building Regulations Advisory Committee'.
  • Derby Natural History Museum
  • Diversity 2000
  • Festival of Communities (Chester)
  • Regional architect societies
  • University environmental courses
  Nick Martin, a founding Project member, has a unique experience and knowledge of energy efficient housing and is a passionate speaker on the subject. Nick has spoken at many large seminars & conferences on sustainable housing. During 1999 and 2000 he was one of the panel of speakers on a nation-wide series of seminars, 'Sustainable Homes for the 21st century' run by BRESCU as part of the DETR's Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme. This involved eight venues, including London, Manchester and Belfast.
  Simon Tilley, has given a variety of stimulating and lively talks on subjects related to the project, in particular: water systems, community living and planning. More interactive day long workshops are planned in the near future. Simon is also an 'Open University' tutor for a renewable energy course and a trainer for Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) roles, which have given him mastery of facilitation and communication skills.