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SUMMARY:The Exchange #17 Retrofit Skills Level 2 Training | The Green Register
DESCRIPTION:On Monday 19 January 2026\, NTB hosted a free Retrofit Skills Level 2 Training at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon\, funded through Retrofit West’s Community Grant Programme. \nDelivered by The Green Register\, the course provided building professionals with practical and technical training in insulation and airtightness\, heat pumps\, and ventilation\, supported by online learning modules. Lunch and refreshments were provided. \nParticipants who completed the training became eligible to join the Retrofit West supplier database\, helping connect them with clients seeking retrofit support. As part of the programme\, attendees were also asked to complete online modules by March 2026 and contribute up to three hours of volunteer time at community design surgeries in B&NES during April–May 2026. \nAgenda for the day was:\n 09.00 | Welcome & refreshments \n09.15 – 12.45GROUP 1 | Module 5 — Insulation & Airtightness (Dave)GROUP 2 | Module 6 — Heat Pumps (Nigel)\, followed by Module 7 — Ventilation (Ben) \n12.45 – 13.45 | Lunch \n13.45 – 17.15GROUP 1 | Module 6 — Heat Pumps (Nigel)\, followed by Module 7 — Ventilation (Ben)GROUP 2 | Module 5 — Insulation & Airtightness (Dave) \n17.15 – 17.30 | Session wrap-up and close
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-17-retrofit-skills-level-2-training/
LOCATION:The National Self Build & Renovation Centre\, Lydiard Fields\, Great Western Way\, Swindon\, SN5 8UB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 25/26
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SUMMARY:The Exchange #16 People Centred Planning
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, November 17\, 2025\, NTB hosted The Exchange #16: People Centred Planning at Silk Mill Studios\, Frome. \nWe were excited to welcome Veronica Barbaro\, Planning Director at Avalon Planning\, who led the workshop and brought her expertise in planning strategy and community engagement. She guided participants in exploring how national policy shapes local outcomes and how community-led change can influence planning decisions. \nThe morning began with a talk on national policy and local practice\, considering how the National Planning Policy Framework and the recent New Towns policy affected small practices and community-scale projects. After a short break\, we took a site walk and workshop around Frome\, exploring different ways to gather and map on-the-ground insights about place and people. \nAfter lunch\, we discussed the different approaches to mapping used during the site walk and the types of data collected\, followed by Veronica sharing mapping and analysis tools to help us organise and visualise the data\, enhancing its accessibility and impact. \nIt was a fantastic day! \nThe agenda for the day: \n9.45 – 10.00 | Arrivals\, Tea and Coffee \n10.00 – 10.15 | Intros and NTB updates \n10.15 – 11.00 | National change\, Local impact | Veronica Barbaro \n11.00 – 11.15 | Tea Break \n11.15 – 12.15 | Walking Workshop: Site Analysis and Qualitative Mapping | Veronica Barbaro \n12.30 – 13.30 | Lunch \n13.30 – 14.30 | Mapping & Analysis: Open Source Tools and Data | Veronica Barbaro \n14.30 | Workshop End
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-16-people-centred-planning/
LOCATION:The National Self Build & Renovation Centre\, Lydiard Fields\, Great Western Way\, Swindon\, SN5 8UB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 25/26
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SUMMARY:The Exchange #15 Community-Led Conservation
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, October 20\, 2025\, NTB hosted The Exchange #15: Community-Led Conservation at The Hop Pole Inn\, Limpley Stoke. \nThis time we were joined by James Sibson of FCB Studios\, Rhys Brookes of Harrison Brookes Architects and Hannah Jones & Rob Stepto of Greengauage who guided us through the inspiring story of the community-led conservation of the Hop Pole Inn—the very building where we gathered. \nThis session kicked off with James Sibson who shared the inspiring story of how the community of Limpley Stoke came together to take ownership of this historic Inn\, develop a shared vision\, and restore the building collaboratively — a process that involved a huge amount of volunteer time and hard graft! \nWe then heard from Rhys Brookes who discussed the journey of conserving this historic asset\, balancing competing priorities — respecting and maintaining the heritage of the Inn\, ensuring the space complies with modern standards\, and realising the community’s vision to repurpose it as a hub for modern village life! \nIf that wasn’t enough\, we then heard from Hannah Jones and Rob Stepto who shared their approach to decarbonising this historic building. Their talk emphasised the importance of getting the ventilation strategy right first in heritage buildings and shared valuable insights to demystify heat pumps and their suitability for heating historic buildings. \nIt was an inspiring day of collaboration and learning — showing what’s possible when communities lead the way in shaping their built environment! \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- 10.50 | The Story of Hope Pole Inn and Tour  | James Sibson \n10.50 – 11.30 | Design Approach and Detailing Hop Pole Inn | Rhys Brookes \n11.30 – 11.45|  | Tea Break \n11.45 – 12.30 | Approach to decarbonising  the Hop Pole Inn | Hannah Jones \n12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch and Networking \n14:00 | Workshop End.
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-15-community-led-conservation/
LOCATION:The Hop Pole Inn\, The Hop Pole Inn\, Woods Hill\, Limpley Stoke\, BA2 7FS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 25/26
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SUMMARY:The Exchange #14 Design Safely\, Build Naturally
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, September 22\, 2025\, NTB hosted The Exchange #14: Design Safely\, Build Naturally at Hornuingsham Village Hall. \nThis time\, we heard from Amy Jones of Amy Jones Architects\, who led a session on the steps and processes small practitioners can take to minimise risk and uphold our professional duty of care—while continuing to practise sustainably and confidently within the evolving framework of the Building Safety Act. \nWe then welcomed Chris Brookman of Back to Earth\, who introduced the company’s inspiring range of natural wood fibre insulation. Chris shared practical insights into how these materials can be specified and applied in our projects\, helping us bridge the gap between sustainable intention and real-world construction. \nAfter a delicious lunch\, we gathered outdoors for a roundtable discussion\, where we built on the morning’s themes\, shared the challenges our practices face when specifying natural materials\, and exploring opportunities for us to take collective action to overcome them. \n\n\nThe agenda on the day was: \n9.45 – 10.00 | Arrivals\, Tea and Coffee \n10.00 – 10.15 | Intros and NTB updates \n10.15- 11.00 | Design Safely\, Build Naturally | Amy Jones \n11.00 – 11.15|  | Tea Break \n11.15- 12.30 | Back to Earth: Build Naturally | Chris Brookman \n12.30 – 13.30 | Lunch \n13:30 – 14:30 |  Round Table Discussion \n14:30 | Workshop End.
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-14-build-safely-build-naturally/
LOCATION:Horningsham Village Hall\, Water Lane\, Horningsham\,\, Warminster\, BA12 7LL
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 25/26
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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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SUMMARY:The Exchange #9 Calculating Embodied Carbon
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, 24 February 2025\, NTB and University of Bath hosted The Exchange #9 Calculating Embodied Carbon. \nAt the workshop we were joined by A/Professor Aoife Houlihan Wiberg\, Dr Taghried Abdelmagid\, PhD researchers Abdulrahman Ba Jaman\, Nithya Thomas\, Omer Ahmed and Patrick Barry who led an exciting workshop to help us understand the concept of embodied carbon and its significance in delivering a net-zero whole life carbon (WLC) built environment. \nOn the day\, we embarked on a sensory journey to understand the importance of embodied carbon and the life cycles associated with every material. We also discussed where to find energy performance data (EPD) to make quick comparisons that inform our material choices during the early stages of our projects. \nThis session emphasised the challenges that design professionals encounter due to inconsistencies in the way manufacturers provide their Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) information. It underscored the urgent need for standardisation to simplify how EPD information is presented to ensure that inaccessible EPD data is not the barrier preventing us from making environmentally responsible choices. \nThe Agenda for the day was: \n9:45 | Arrivals\, Tea and Coffee\n10:00 | Introductions and NTB updates \n10:10 | Introduction to Embodied Carbon\n10:40 | Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) Calculations \n11:10 | Break\, Tea and Coffee \n11.20 | Multi-Sensory Material Workshop \n12:00 | Lunch \n12:45 | Calculating Embodied Carbon Workshop \n14:30 | Thanks & Session close.
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-9-calculating-embodied-carbon/
LOCATION:Chancellors Building\, 274 Convocation Ave\, Claverton Down\, Bath\, BA2 7PA
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 24/25
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SUMMARY:The Exchange #10 Small Practice
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, 17 March 2025\, NTB hosted The Exchange #10 Small Practice. \nWe met at Prewett Bizley Architects’ office in Wells for an engaging workshop focused on small practices. \nOn that day\, we were joined by Emma Keyte from Free Projects\, who delivered a talk titled “Recipe for Agility.” Her presentation highlighted the importance of agility in our daily work and shared the essential ingredients needed to position our practices to remain agile (and fragile) to navigate significant moments and realise our professional trajectory. \nFollowing her talk\, we conducted a workshop in which attendees explored what success looks like for their practice\, the barriers preventing them from achieving that success\, and a round-table discussion to identify common obstacles they face and derive collective strategies that we can implement together to overcome these. \nWe had a great time! \nThe Agenda for the day is: \n9:30 | Arrival\, Teas and Coffees \n9:45 | Introductions and NTB Updates\n10:00 | A Recipe For Agility | Emma Keyte\, Free Projects \n10:45| Break\, Teas and Coffees \n11.00 | Workshop Exploring Small Pracitce \n12:30 | Lunch \n13:30 | Thanks & Session close.
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-10-small-practice/
LOCATION:Prewett Bizley Architects\, Unit 4\, 2 Glastonbury Road\, Wells\, Somerset\, BA5 1TH
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 24/25
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SUMMARY:The Exchange #8 Participatory Design
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, 20 January 2025\, NTB hosted The Exchange #8 Participatory Design. \nAt this workshop\, we heard from two organisations that specialise in developing grassroots approaches to foster diverse and meaningful community participation in the design and construction of the places we inhabit. \n We were joined by Tom Spencer from Terrestrial shared his work and through a participatory workshop taught us ways to build more meaningful and creative partnerships to uneart more meaningful community arts adventures. \nWe were joined by Malcom Hamilton from Play Disrupt who showed us how embedding play – drawing on an array of  creative play\, technology\, theatre\, storytelling and visual art – can help broaden and diversify participation on projects. \n The Agenda for the day was: \n09:30 | Arrivals\, Tea and Coffee\n09:45 | Introductions and NTB updates \n10:00 | Using Play To Build Participation  | Malcom Hamilton\, Director\, Play Disrupt | \n11.00 | Break\, Tea and Coffee \n11.15 | Designing Community Adventures | Tom Spencer\, Director\, Terrestrial Consultancy | \n12:15 | Lunch \n13:15 | Workshop Exploring Ways To Building Community Partnerhips \n14:00 | Thanks & Session close
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-8-participatory-design/
LOCATION:The National Self Build & Renovation Centre\, Lydiard Fields\, Great Western Way\, Swindon\, SN5 8UB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 24/25
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241118T143000
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SUMMARY:The Exchange #7 Forest to Workshop
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, 18 November 2024\, NTB hosted The Exchange #7 From Forest to Workshop. \nWith our wellies and raincoats on\, we ventured into Longleat Forest with Jim McConkie\, the Head Forester\, to learn about the continuous cover forestry technique. We learnt so much! From the considerations needed to create a balanced and resilient ecology to the benefits this has for commercial harvesting. \nIn the afternoon we visited Somer Furniture’s workshop where Will Floyd-Maclean gave us a tour and shared the company’s ethos and research journey to a beautiful modular furniture solution that takes responsibility for the process from timber source through to use\, end of life and on to reuse. \nThe Agenda for the day was: \n09:45 | Arrivals | Meet at Firewood Retail Point\, Longleat Forestry\, Warminster\, BA12 7NE  |\n09:45 | Introductions and NTB updates \n10:00 | Longleat Forestry Tour | Jim McConkie\, Head Forester | \n12:00 | Lunch \n12:30 | Travel to Somer Workshop | Meet at Marston Trading Estate\, Unit 14\, Mooracre\, Frome\, BA11 4RL| \n13:00 | Somer Workshop Tour | Will Floyd-Maclean\, Director  | \n14:30 | Thanks & Session close
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-7-from-forest-to-workshop/
LOCATION:Prewett Bizley Architects\, Unit 4\, 2 Glastonbury Road\, Wells\, Somerset\, BA5 1TH
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 24/25
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240916T143000
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SUMMARY:The Exchange #6 Equity By Design
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, 21 October 2024\, NTB hosted The Exchange #6 Equity by Design in Frome. \nWe were joined by Stuart Reed\, Hazel Vernon from We Are The People a research unit of Bath Spa University who provided lots of thought provoking insights into how we can build more equity into the process of designing! \nWe were also be joined by Robin Meader and Simon Blakeman from Open Storytellers\, who shared equitable lessons from their collaboration with We Are The People advising Frome Museum on how to co-produce access awareness in the cultural heritage sector for people with learning disabilities. \nThe Agenda for the day was: \n09:30 | Arrival\, tea & coffee\n09:45 | Introductions and NTB updates \n10:00 | Equity by Design | We Are The People\, Bath Spa University | \n11:00| Break \n11:15 | Case Study: Frome Museum | Open Storytellers | \n12:15 | Break for Lunch \n13:15 | Workshop exploring ways to design equity into community projects. \n14:15 | Thanks & Session close
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-6-equity-by-design/
LOCATION:The Hop Pole Inn\, The Hop Pole Inn\, Woods Hill\, Limpley Stoke\, BA2 7FS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 24/25
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SUMMARY:The Exchange #5 Biodiversity Net Gain
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, 16 September 024\, NTB hosted The Exchange #5 Biodiversity Net Gain at the Silk Mill Studios in Frome. \nWe were joined by Gregor Neeve from Thomson Environmental Consultants who shared insight into the work of an ecologist and shared his advice and insights regarding the government’s recent Biodiversity Net Gain 2024 mandatory policy. On the day we also get a tour around the Saxonvale site from Jonny Buckland from Studio Saar and members of the Mayday Saxonvale team about there proposals and approach to developing a community-led scheme to regenerate this area. Alongside the site walk\, Gregor shared his insights as an ecologist as to how he would approach undertaking an ecological impact assessment of the site. \nThe Agenda for the day was: \n09:30 | Arrival\, tea & coffee \n09:45 | Introductions and NTB updates\n10:00 | Intro to Biodiversity Net Gain \n11:00| Break \n11:15 | Walking tour of Saxonvale site in Frome through the BNG and Ecology lens \n12:30 | Break for Lunch \n13:00 | BNG Discussion and Q&A \n14:00 | Thanks & Session close
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-5-biodiversity-net-gain/
LOCATION:The National Self Build & Renovation Centre\, Lydiard Fields\, Great Western Way\, Swindon\, SN5 8UB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 24/25
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SUMMARY:The Exchange #4 Conservation & Retrofit
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, 15 July 2024\, NTB hosted The Exchange #4 in Bath on Conservation and Retrofit workshop in Bath City Centre. \nAt the session\, we were joined by Gabriella Herrick\, Director at Llewellyn Harker Lowe Architects\, who shared the history of conservation\, how to prepare heritage impact assessments. \nAfter a break we heard from Sara Grimes from Bath West Community Energy who told us about the work of their organisation and their new Green Heritage Homes Programme they have developed in partnership with Bath and North East Somerset Council to offer the We also heard from Alexandra Best from B&NES who shared insight and misconceptions about listed building consent processes and their new Service Level 0 agreement supporting their community to attain early advice to support them to attain early advice as to how to approach their retrofit of heritage properties. \n This was followed by a talk from Sally Richards from Frome Town Council regarding their Retrofit Assessment Programme who shared how the assessments are undertaken and early insights and lessons/challenges they are facing in delivering their programme. \nAfter the provided lunch we hear from James Sibson and Tim Greensmith from FCB studios about their approach to conservation retrofit projects including Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings which was followed by Matthew Somerville providing a tour of their award winning Bath Clore Learning Centre. \nThe Agenda for the day was: \n09:30 | Arrival\, tea & coffee\n09:50 | Introductions\n10:00 | Conservation Basics | Gabriella Herrick LHL ARCHITECTS | \n10.45 | Break \n11:00 | Green Heritage Homes & Service Level 0 |Sara Grimes BWCE & Alexandra Best B&NES |\n11:45 | FTC Retrofit Assessments Programme |Sally Richards FROME TOWN COUNCIL | \n12:00 | Break for Lunch \n12:30 | Reuse & Retrofit | James Sibson and Tim Greensmith FCB STUDIOS\n1:00 | Guided Tour around Roman Baths Clore Learning Centre | Matthew Somerville FCB STUDIOS | \n14:30 | Thanks & Session close \nIf this is of interest to you and your not already a member of the exchange please scroll down to get your individual ticket now. Or if you are be interested in becoming a member please click here.
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-4/
LOCATION:Manvers Street Baptist Church\, Manvers Street\, Bath\, BA1 1JW
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 24/25
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SUMMARY:The Exchange #3 Natural Materials | Event Passed
DESCRIPTION:On Monday 17th of June Neighbourhood Toolbox hosted The Exchange #3 Natural Materials. At this workshop we explored how we as designers can make better use of natural materials both above and below ground when designing buildings. \nOn the day Tom Graham\, Director of the Tom Graham Workshop who shared an introduction to ACAN and the work of their Natural Materials group followed by a deep dive on Wood Fibre Insulation from the perspective of an installer. This was followed by a group discussion where everyone shared information about the array of natural materials they brought. In the afternoon\,  Beth Williams\, Associate at Build Collective\, who shared her experience of alternative solutions to achieve concrete-free foundations on projects. \nThe Agenda for the day was: \n09:30 | Arrival\, tea & coffee \n10:00 | Introductions and Member updates\n10:30 | Intro to ACAN and the Natural Building Materials Group | Tom Graham | \n11:00 | Break \n11:15 | Above The Line – Building in Natural Grown Materials | Tom Graham |\n12.00| Natural Material Show and Tell \n12:30| Break for Lunch \n13:15| Concrete-Free Foundations | Beth Williams | \n14:15 | Thanks & Session close
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-3/
LOCATION:The National Self Build & Renovation Centre\, Lydiard Fields\, Great Western Way\, Swindon\, SN5 8UB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 24/25
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240520T093000
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SUMMARY:The Exchange #2 Building and Fire Safety | Event Passed
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, 20 MAY 2024\, NTB  hosted a Building and Fire Safety workshop. Andrea White\, A W Fire Ltd Director\, joined us at the session.  \nAndrea White\, the Founder and Director of the Women Talking Fire group\, is an inspiring figure in the UK fire safety industry. Her influence was recognized by IFSEC Global in 2022\, and she was honored as one of the Top 100 most influential women in the construction industry in 2023. \nDuring her first talk\, Andrea not only provided a comprehensive overview of the Building Safety Act 2022 legislation but also shared practical tips from the designers’ perspective. This practical advice empowered us with the knowledge of how to navigate these regulations more effectively. \nAndrea’s second talk was particularly relevant for design and construction professionals. She discussed Fire Statements and Fire Strategies\, sharing exemplar strategies that are crucial to consider when delivering projects at various scales\, from residential to commercial\, across the RIBA work stages. \nThe full agenda for the day was: \n09:30 | Arrival\, tea & coffee\n09:50 | Introductions\n10:00 | The Exchange Updates and Volunteer Programme \n11:15 | Break \n11:00 | The Building Safety Act For Designers \n12:00 | Break for Lunch \n13:00 | Fire Statements and Fire Strategies\n14:00 | Workshop exploring fire safety strategies on different projects   \n14:30 | Thanks & Session close
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/the-exchange-2-fire-safety/
LOCATION:The National Self Build & Renovation Centre\, Lydiard Fields\, Great Western Way\, Swindon\, SN5 8UB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 24/25
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240422T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240422T160000
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SUMMARY:The Exchange #1 | Circular Economy | Event Passed
DESCRIPTION:Neighbourhood Toolbox has hosted The Exchange #1 Circular Economy. \nAttendees learnt about the Circular Economy and provided with a Toolkit that provides a framework to support them to practice in a more circular way. \nKEY SPEAKERS:  \nLea Esteban (ARUP Circular Economy Skills Manager)\nHannah Stopford (Frome Town Council) \nWHEN: Monday 22 April 2024 \nWHERE: Makers Yard\, 37 Lower Keyford\, Frome BA11 4AR \nStart Time: 9.30am End Time: 2.30 pm \nWORKSHOP ITINERY: \n09:30 | Arrival\, Tea & Coffee\n09:45 | Introducing The Exchange \nEXPLORE\n10.00 | Theory: What Is The Circular Economy?\n11:00 | Client Context: Understanding Local Need For A Circular Economy \n11:20 | Break \nDESIGN\n11:40 | Introduction To Circular Economy Toolkit \n12:40 | Lunch \nREALISE\n13:20 | Workshop Exploring Ways To Implement Circular Processes In Practice \n14:20 | Thanks & Session Close 
URL:https://neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk/event/1/
LOCATION:Makers Yard\, 37 Lower Keyford\, Froome\, BA11 4AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Exchange 24/25
ORGANIZER;CN="Neighbourhood Toolbox":MAILTO:hello@neighbourhoodtoolbox.co.uk
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