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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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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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