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SUMMARY:The Exchange #13 Water\, Biodiversity and Design
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, July 14\, 2025\, NTB hosted The Exchange #13: Design for Water Quality at Heal Somerset in Frome. \nWe were joined by Gregor Neeve from Thompson Environmental Consultants\, who led two key sessions during the workshop. In the morning\, he shared the latest water quality regulations and practical approaches designers can apply to homes and neighbourhoods to support healthier waterways. In the afternoon\, he introduced the growing potential of nature markets and how new funding opportunities are emerging to support riparian corridors and landscape-scale restoration. \nWe also heard from Gemma Annan of Frome Families For The Future\, who shared how their group is empowering local communities to build agency and stewardship in support of a healthier River Frome. \nTo end the day\, Dan from Heal Somerset and Alex from Providence Ecological took us on a guided walk through the breathtaking rewilding landscape at Heal. We followed the course of the land to the source of the River Frome\, learning about their bold and visionary approach to restoring the site’s natural ecology. \nThanks to everyone who joined us! \n\n\nThe agenda on the day was: \n9.45 – 10.00 | Arrivals\, Tea and Coffee \n10.00 – 10.10 | Intros and NTB updates \n10.10- 11.00 | Water Quality: Regulation & Design Approaches | Gregor Neeve \n11.00 – 11.15|  | Tea Break \n11.15- 11.30 | Frome Families For The Future River Vision Project | Gemma Annan \n11.30 – 12.15 | Tour of Heal Somerset to source of River Frome | Heal Somerset \n12.15 – 13.15 | Lunch \n13:15 – 14:00 | Nature Markets for Riparian Corridors | Gregor Neave \n14:00 | Workshop end.
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-13-water-biodiversity-and-design/
LOCATION:Heal Somerset\, Lower West Barn Farm\, Bindon Ln\, Frome\, BA11 5HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 25/26
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SUMMARY:The Exchange #12 Beyond Bricks and Mortar
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, June 16\, 2025\, NTB hosted The Exchange #12: Beyond Bricks and Mortar at Frome Town Hall. \nThis time\, we were joined by the Elephant Team from the University of Bath\, who led a session on the societal pressures—beyond cost—that prevent our clients from utilising more innovative and sustainable materials in their projects. They introduced us to Manfred Max-Neef’s model of fundamental needs versus satisfiers and presented a newly game “Beyond Bricks and Mortar.” This game is designed to help people establish their needs for their homes and demonstrate the importance material choice has for satisfying those needs. \nAfter lunch\, we had the privilege of hearing from Caroline Till\, who highlighted the impactful work of Franklin Till. She shared invaluable insights from their pioneering experience in design and material innovations. This presentation provided us with a compelling vision of a regenerative future that promotes positive social and environmental change\, emphasising the critical importance of innovation in our material choices as designers. \nIt was great! \n\n\nThe agenda on the day was: \n09.30 – 09.45 | Arrivals\, Tea and Coffee \n09.45 – 10.00 | Introductions and NTB updates \n10.00 – 10.15 | Introducing the Elephant  | Taghried Abdelmagid\, Bath University \n10.15 – 10.55| Needs vs Satisfiers | Joel Lazarus\, Bath University \n10.55 – 11.00 | The Elephant Game Introduction | Patrick Barry\, Bath University \n11.00 – 11.10 | Tea Break \n11.10 – 12.30| The Elephant Game | Facilitated by Patrick\, Joel\, Laura and Taghried\, Bath University \n12.30 – 13:15 | Lunch \n13:15 – 14:00 | Regenerative Design and Alternative Materials | Caroline Till\, Franklin Till \n14:00 – 14:15 | Reflection and feedback.
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-12-beyond-bricks-and-mortar/
LOCATION:Frome Town Hall\, Christchurch St\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1EB
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 25/26
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SUMMARY:The Exchange #11 From Sawmill to Structure
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, 19 May 2025\, NTB hosted The Exchange #11 From Sawmill to Structure. \nThis time we visited Vastern Timber for an exclusive tour of their Sawmill in Studley and Mill in Wootton Bassett. During our visit\, the Vastern team guided us through their entire process\, from sourcing timber to its sale. They shared expert tips on how to responsibly specify timber products for both external and internal use\, supporting us in sourcing more local timber for our projects. \nAfter lunch\, we heard from Tom Kinsella\, the traditional carpenter. He discussed the role of oak and pine for structural framing in contemporary architecture. The session covered traditional detailing and jointing and essential considerations for designers when incorporating timber framing into their designs. \nThe Agenda for the day was: \n9:45 | Arrival | The Sawmills\, Studley\, Calne SN11 9NH | \n9:55 | Introductions\n10:00 | Tour around Vastern Timbers Studley Sawmill \n11:00| Travel to Vastern Timber\, Royal Wootton Bassett SN4 7PD | \n11.15 | Tour around Wooton Basset Mill | \n12:00 | Lunch \n13:00 |  Traditional timber framing and its role in contemporary architecture | Tom Kinsella \n14:00 | Thanks & Session close.
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-11-from-sawmill-to-timber-frame/
LOCATION:Studley Saw Mill\, The Sawmills\, Studley\, Calne\, Wiltshire\, SN11 9NH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 25/26
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