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Findhorn community ecovillage
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16-18 June, 2008
Findhorn Ecovillage, Scotland
CIFAL Findhorn - United Nations Institute of Training and Research Associated Training Centre
in partnership with
WWF and Moray Council
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= Explore key issues of low and zero carbon housing, with UK experts in this field
= Acquire a clear idea about the opportunities, challenges and implementation strategies
= Experience life in Findhorn Ecovillage, a model for ecological and social innovation
= Network and share knowledge with participants and presenters from the private, public, civil and academic sectors
= Create novel solutions and strategies in facilitated design workshops
= Learn about current best practice examples
= Visit low and zero-carbon homes
Of the homes that we will inhabit in 2050, around 80% are already part of the housing stock and so these have to be the main focus for carbon-reduction policies.
The seminar will be particularly useful for:
= Policymakers, Government Officials and Local Authorities
= Sustainable Development Officers
= Strategic Managers of Planning, Environmental and Construction Services
= Entrepreneurs and Private Sector Players
= Architects, Builders and Contractors
= Academics and Educators within the Building Industry
Presenters include
Prof. Sue Roaf, School for the Built Environment, Herriot-Watt University
Prof. Sandy Halliday, Director of Gaia Research
Elizabeth Leighton, Senior Policy Officer, WWF Scotland
John Prewer, Architect and Advisor of the Carbon Free Group
David Fotheringham, Team Leader, Private Housing Policy, Housing and Regeneration Directorate, Scottish Government
Wayne Ward, Director, Buidling Research Establishment - BRE Highlands
John Talbott, PE, Developer of Field of Dreams, Findhorn Ecovillage & Stormlight Consulting, Sydney
Michael Sharpe, Builder, Build One
Join us for these inspiring and educational days and help shape the future of Britain's housing!
BOOK 1, 2 OR 3 DAYS
CIFAL Findhorn
Company Limited by Guarantee registered in Scotland No. SC 309031
Scottish Charity No. SC 037597
Registered Office: The Park, Findhorn, Forres, Scotland IV36 3TZ
UNITAR Associated Training Centre