RIBA West Midlands: Material Matters Workshop

Join Ellen Willis, Sustainability Consultant at Chetwoods Thrive and Philippa Birch-Wood, Chartered Architect and WELL Accredited professional leading Chetwoods Thrive, alongside RIBA West Midlands for an essential workshop on sustainable material choices in architecture.

This session will explore the critical factors influencing material sustainability, including embodied carbon, health and wellbeing, biodiversity, and the circular economy. Through a combination of informative presentations and hands-on activities, we’ll display a range of material samples for attendees to explore, helping you identify the most sustainable options and avoid greenwashing. You’ll gain the skills to navigate the complexities of sustainable material certification and EPDs, and you’ll know the right questions to ask when such information isn’t available, enabling you to make informed, sustainable choices.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to select materials that align with your sustainability goals, ensuring your projects meet high environmental standards. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of sustainable practices and enhance your material selection skills.

This event is kindly sponsored by Interface and Chetwoods Architects

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Interface Showroom Birmingham, 20 Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham, United Kingdom