Name: The role of natural materials in retrofit of traditional buildings
Start: 2024-10-02T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-10-02T14:00:00+01:00
Location: Whiteley woods OAC

The role of natural materials in retrofit of traditional buildings

This workshop will provide insights into natural materials and their role in retrofit of traditionally constructed buildings.
About this Event

Are you interested in learning more about traditional and natural building materials, insulation and moisture in traditionally constructed buildings? If so, join S Y Ecofit and local Chartered Surveyor, Simon Hollis at the Grade II Listed Whiteley Woods OAC for an introduction to these topics.

Programme

10:00 – arrival, registration, tea and coffee

10:10 – welcome, course, tutor and S Y Ecofit introduction

10:20 – a brief history of Whiteley Woods

10:30 – an introduction to traditionally constructed buildings, recording information and common defects

11:30 – refreshment break

11:50 – an introduction to traditional and natural building materials including sample materials

13:00 –presentation and inspection of the recently refurbished Goodwin Cottage

13:45 – reflection, question and answer

14:00 – end of session.

The workshop will be delivered in a collaboration between SY Ecofit and ACAN https://www.architectscan.org/.

Light refreshments will be provided. Places are limited.