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VOC testing in environmental assessment methods
An article by Alice Delia in USA, Laboratory Director at Prism Analytical Technologies, Inc. comparing VOC and formaldehyde limits in the WELL, BREEAM amd LEED certification standards. Read more |
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Walters Way, London
Low energy retrofit of one of Walter Segal's iconic self-build homes in Honor Oak, London. Natural fibre materials were utilised throughout the building fabric to reduce energy levels to near Passivhaus standards. Read more |
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Our Product of the Month is Inno-Therm®/Metisse®
An insulation product that speaks to the circular economy, with additional social value, with good thermal and acoustic properties, combined with the ease of use and pleasure in handling, all combine to make this the ASBP Product of the Month for March 2017.
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Most of us have a favourite pair of old jeans that are just so comfortable, they’re like a second skin. But there comes a time, when even these have to go. A social enterprise in Sheffield is working with another social enterprise in France, Le Relais to convert clothing comfort into thermal and acoustic comfort. The team collect unwanted garments, with the old jeans separated, shredded, the studs and zips recycled and the fabric pulled apart and turned into insulation. 3 pairs of jeans are enough to produce an insulation bat (0.6m X 1.2m X 100mm thick).
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Natural Fibre Insulation Group update
The NFIG met at Ecobuild 2017 to discuss actions for the rest of the year. We've published a briefing paper on the 'Health and wellbeing benefits of natural fibre insulation products and systems' and will be publishing further briefing notes and case studies which will be available on our website in due course. |
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Reusable Buildings Network update
The RUBN are hosting a workshop on the 'Typology of construction components for reuse' on the 4th April, 10:00 - 15:00 at the ASBP offices in Islington, London.
If you're interested in getting involved, contact simon@asbp.org.uk. |
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Embodied Carbon: Developing a Client Brief
UK-GBC has recently launched a guide which aims to help clients take the first steps in to embodied carbon landscape and commission their first embodied carbon assessment. You can watch a recent seminar which discusses their work here. |
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ASBP abstract for SEEDS Conference 2017 accepted
We are pleased that Simon's abstract submission, 'Products, People, Planet - Reducing exposure to VOCs' has been accepted. You can read the abstract in full here. |
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Updated guidelines for ventilation, thermal comfort and IAQ in schools to be published
The Educational Funding Agency is launching the updated BB101 which is due to be published 5/6th May. All new schools are constructed to this standard. A press briefing will be hosted Royal Academy of Engineering organised by Shaun Fitzgerald of Breathing Buildings and Cambridge University and we aim to be there. We are liaising with EFA on some events and in the meantime the draft is attached. |
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Do you live or work in a building constructed with natural materials?
We're looking for quotes from occupants on the effects on natural materials and biophilic design on their health and wellbeing. If you've got a story to share, please contact simon@asbp.org.uk. |
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Invitation to support the APPG for Healthy Homes and Buildings
The APPG for Healthy Homes and Buildings provides a unique forum to shine a light on the need for our homes and buildings to be healthy and to engage with MPs and Peers. Find out more at their website or contact Gill Morris at gill@devoconnect.co.uk. |
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Materials 2017
Date: 25-26 April Location: Earls Court Cost: Free
Simon Corbey will be speaking about 'Healthy Products, People, Planet' in seminar area 2 from 15.30 - 16:00 on 25th April.
Show highlights include:
April 25th
Cross-Laminated Timber Modular Housing - 12:20 - 12:40
Timber with Andrew Waugh, Waugh Thistleton - 12:40 - 13:00
Timber Panel Debate, 14:00 - 14:20
April 26th
Bio-Based Materials with Tom Woolley, Rachel Bevan Architects - 14:40 - 15:00
Smart Materials Panel Debate - 15:00 - 15:20
Low carbon materials for a healthier world - 16:00 - 16:20
The chicken or the egg? Materials and Technology - 16:20 - 16:40
Read the full programme here.
We'll also be exhibiting throughout the show. Read more
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Insulating and achieving airtightness with CLT
Date: 11 May Location: London Cost: £100
10% discount for ASBP members
Sustainable building products supplier and ASBP member, Ecological Building Systems, will bring together experts from across Europe to hold the UK’s first ever masterclass in Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) design. Read more |
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STBA and SPAB 2017 Conference
Date: 13 June Location: London Cost: £100 +VAT
20% discount for ASBP members
Simon Corbey, Ian Mawditt, Peter Rickaby, Jo Lugg, Caroline Rye and many more will be speaking at this conference which discusses sustainability in traditional buildings. We've secured a 20% discount for ASBP members. We're particularly looking forward to Caroline's update 'Solid walls: Moisture open or closed insulation- the SPAB evidence' of which further information is provided in article for Heritage Retrofit magazine.
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International SEEDS Conference 2017
Date: 13-14 Sept Location: Leeds Cost: from £155
The International SEEDS Conference brings together experts from around the world focusing on the changes that are taking place and the benefits or consequences that are being predicted and measured regarding the built environment’s impacts. Read more |
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We now have over 50 members of the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products!
Thank you to all of our members and partner organisations for continuing to support our activities. We'd like to give a warm welcome to our new member Celtic Sustainables Ltd.
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