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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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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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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
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