Courses and Seminars
Courses - 2009
An introduction to 'Walter Segal' timber-framed building.
Friday 3rd July
For details, see College of the Peak - Sustainable Building .
Venue: National Stone Centre at Wirksworth
An introduction to strawbale building.
Saturday 4th July
For details, see College of the Peak - Sustainable Building .
Venue: National Stone Centre at Wirksworth
Self Build with Timber.
Saturday 18th July
What is Walter Segal Timber Frame building? This introductory course will explain the background to this method and the practicalities of constructing and erecting simple frames for a garden shed or summer house. Nick Parsons from the award-winning South Yorkshire Energy Centre, is the tutor. Limited places available so please book early.
For details, see St Nicholas Fields - Timber Frame.
Venue: York Environment Centre
Fees: £60.00 per person (£40.00 non waged).
Eco refurbishment.
Saturday 12th September
The vast majority of us will never design and build our own new eco-homes, yet our existing houses can make a massive contribution to our carbon footprint and wider environmental impact. This course covers ecological improvements to existing buildings, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, water re-use and conservation, healthy buildings and hazardous building materials. Tutor: Nick Parsons. Limited places available so please book early.
For details, see St Nicholas Fields - Eco Refurbishment.
Venue: York Environment Centre
Fees: £40.00 per person (£30.00 non waged).
To book a place or for further details, please contact Nick Parsons at South Yorkshire Energy Centre.