Old House Eco Course

Old House Eco Course

A one-day course for those who live in, use or manage period properties (pre-1919). This is a valuable introduction for professionals who may need to brief their clients on improving the energy efficiency and sustainability of their homes.

With rising energy bills and the desire to cut carbon emissions high on many people's agenda, the need for sustainable, energy efficient buildings is increasingly urgent. Join us to learn how to make your home more energy efficient, low carbon and comfortable without devaluing the character or integrity of the building.

This one-day course is relevant for all those who live in, use or manage period properties (pre-1919), and is a valuable introduction for professionals who may need to brief their clients on improving the energy efficiency and sustainability of their homes. With opportunities to ask questions throughout the day, the course also offers the chance to talk over lunch and learn from fellow attendees who may be facing similar challenges.

We are celebrating the 10th anniversary of this popular course, delivered by Old House Eco Handbook co-author Roger Hunt and special guest speakers, and are delighted to return to host the course at the refurbished Grade I listed Coopers' Hall at the Bristol Old Vic.

The course will cover:
•    Insulating Sold Walls
•    Windows and Doors - dealing with energy efficiency
•    Insulating Roofs and Floors
•    Energy, Air and Water
•    Ready for the Future - sustainability, maintenance and dealing with climate change 

The SPAB is an IHBC recognised CPD provider and attendance certificates for CPD are available on request. 

Refreshments and lunch are provided. Accommodation is not included. 

The Old House Eco Handbook is available to buy with your place on the course (see fee options above). We are able to supply this popular book at a discounted price of £20 (RRP £30) exclusively for Old House Eco course participants on 18 March 2023. Please purchase your copy in advance via the course booking form. You will receive the book at the course in Bristol

Accessibility:
Please contact us if there are any adaptations we can make that would make the course more accessible for you. We would be happy to have an informal chat about the course and possible access issues before you book. 

Lead Speaker: Roger Hunt. Roger is an award-winning writer with a particular interest in sustainable and vernacular architecture and the materials and techniques used in construction. He is co-author (with Marianne Suhr) of both Old House Handbook and Old House Eco Handbook. His book New Design for Old Buildings (co-authored with Iain Boyd with a foreword by Kevin McCloud) explores how effective contemporary design can give new life to the historic environment. Roger lectures on building-related issues and is a judge of annual awards for new housing. His latest renovation project is a 1900 house on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA.

Guest Speakers (others tbc):

James Ayres: James is operations director at Lime Green Products. Since its formation in 2002 it has supplied breathable mortars, plasters and insulations across the country.

Paul Mallion: Conker Conservation

https://www.spab.org.uk/whats-on/courses/old-house-eco-course-2

£140 per person, £160 per person, with Old House Eco Handbook