Passivhaus Schools, Friday 11 December   2009 | RIBA,   London, UK

This one day conference will explore how the German low energy Passivhaus standard could provide a solution to achieving low energy buildings and improved air quality in UK schools.

Delegates will:

  • Find out what Passivhaus means and how it can input to low energy schools and improve air quality.
  • Learn from the experience of those who have already implemented the Passivhaus standard in European schools.
  • Meet with experts in the field and network with a wide range of stakeholders.

The program includes:

  • Opening remarks by the Conference Chair
    Robin Nicholson, Chair of DCSF Zero Carbon TaskForce
  • KEYNOTE SPEECH: Sustainability and Building Schools for the Future
    Mairi Johnson, Director of Design, Partnership for Schools
  • Defining the issues - results of recent evaluation of the performance of schools
    Roderic Bunn, BSRIA
  • What is the Passivhaus standard and how it is applied to schools
    Sally Johns, Warm Low Energy BuildingPractice
  • Frankfurt: the results from Passivhaus schools
    Axel Bretzke, (former) Deputy Chief, Energy Department,City of Frankfurt
  • 24 new schools in Belgium to the Passivhaus standard - why and how
    Peter Dellaert, Passifehuisplatform (PHP)
  • The DCSF Zero Carbon Road Map
    Simon Burton, Regional Director, Sustainability,Building Engineering, AECOM
  • Different solutions for ventilation in different types of schools
    Jeroen Poppe, Passifehuisplatform (PHP)
  • The Passivhaus approach to services: avoiding unnecessary energy demand and use through careful design and operation
    Bill Bordass, Usable Buildings Trust

Price £195 plus VAT (includes lunch and mid session refreshments)
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If you are interested in booking a place at any of these events, or would like further information please email sally@aecb.net

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