ENCOURAGING SUSTAINABLE BUILDING PRACTICES
The Passivhaus standard has been used for the last twenty years in Europe, particularly in Germany, to create buildings that are so energy efficient that they don’t need central heating or air conditioning.Passivhaus is not just about new build - it can be used to scope retrofit work as well (which is important because more than 80% of our buildings will still be standing in 2050). It applies to both residential and commercial buildings.To raise awareness about Passivhaus, Islington and Camden Councils are holding a free conference at Camden Town Hall on 3rd February 2010 including visits to Passivhaus sites in both boroughs.
The conference is aimed at planning officers, building control officers, architects, developers, housing associations and local representatives who are actively engaged in the Green agenda (Arthur Graves (website editor) will be attending).
Islington and Camden Councils are both led by Liberal Democrats and this conference is evidence of their commitment to reducing carbon usage and promoting sustainable building practices.
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