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GHA's What's Good about Good Homes
18 Mar 2010 6:38 pm
We will begin with a review of the policy drivers for sustainable homes. Discussion will then commence on a four areas, aspects of sustainable homes. Each will be motivated by reviews of leading edge papers. The topics will be • good quality - build systems, materials, site practices, training, testing/ monitoring, Building Control, warranties • good communities - neighbourhood design, community facilities, ownership & governance, natural environment • good regulations - regulations, Codes, HCA Housing Design Standards • good for users - health & well-being, space standards, daylighting, indoor air quality (IAQ), green space The outcomes of these discussions will be the establishment of technical working groups within the GHA, peopled by willing members. The outputs of these will inform the agenda that we promote.
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SEP 14
Hockerton Housing Site Visit
Hockerton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
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SEP 14
Visit to Creative Energy Park, Nottingham University
Creative Energy Park, Nottingham University
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SEP 15
Site Visit with Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust
Elm Tree Mews, Temple Avenue and Dormary Court
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OCT 27
NEW DATE - NOW 27/10/2010 - Visit to BSRIA - see labs, testing facilities, monitoring equipment
BSRIA's labs
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NOV 10
Health and Well-being for housing Occupants: Ventilation, condensation and IAQ
The Windows, Islington, London
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3-9-10
New date arranged for BSRIA visit
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10-8-10
Health and Well-being for housing Occupants: Ventilation, condensation and IAQ
A half day seminar for developers and housing providers in partnership with the Zero Carbon Hub, HCA, NHF and Energy Saving... Read more >