Where ech2o will be speaking
Cath regularly speaks at conferences and CPD events across the UK and this page provides a snapshot of upcoming presentations. This page is periodically updated as new talks are added and old ones removed. Please keep checking back or complete the contact form to join our mailing list.
AECB Conference 2013
Implementing a Sustainable Water Strategy for Wishanger House
Cath Hassell of ech2o consultants and Nicola Thomas of ARCH-angels architects, show the process followed to ensure that a truly sustainable water strategy was adopted for this new six bedroom house in the countryside, as opposed to the tick box exercise required by the Code for Sustainable Homes. This CPD is therefore an introduction to the main issues around sustainable water use in the UK covering all the measures that can be implemented including water efficient appliances, hot water heating methods, rainwater, greywater and SuDS. It shows clearly how the design changed as Cath’s comments were taken on board, highlighting what stayed, what was changed and what was added. The information disseminated can be equally applied to all dwellings, and to small scale commercial or educational buildings, whether existing or new build. Find out More
Dates
- July 12th and 13th, Bradford
RIBA CPD
Plumbing for Architects
One of your clients wants solar thermal and asks whether it works with a combi boiler whilst a client in a small office needs to upgrade their gas boiler and wants to know whether they should install a heat pump instead of a condensing boiler.
Architects are increasingly required to ensure the most sustainable design choices for their clients, and to successfully integrate new technology into existing plumbing systems. This CPD is designed to answer such queries and to enable architects to work more effectively with plumbers and M&E engineers on smaller projects. Cath will present an overview of the main types of plumbing and heating systems in domestic and small commercial situations, and will explain how to successfully integrate the core sustainable solutions into conventional plumbing systems using relevant case studies and interactive group work.
Dates Confirmed for 2013:
- 17th Sept, Winchester
- 12th November, Guildford
Ecorefurbishment and the Green Deal
Cath delivers two sessions during this full day Green Register course on retrofitting the UK’s buildings. Go to TGR Events Page for booking Information
- Integrating Renewable Energy Technologies into Existing Buildings. As the Feed in Tariff and the Renewable Heat Incentive makes the retrofitting of renewables ever more attractive, Cath discusses how to ensure they are specified for the most carbon efficient and cost effective situations.
- Retrofitting Sustainable Water Solutions. How to choose the best solutions for existing buildings and ensure they are integrated to perform at their optimum efficiency.
Dates Confirmed for 2013:
- 21st February - Liverpool
- 21st March - Brighton
- 9th May - Nottingham
- 6th June - London
Sustainable Building and Services
This highly commended, comprehensive two-day course covers all the essential issues surrounding sustainable building practices and is delivered by the Green Register. Cath has a been a core trainer on this course since its inception in 1998. She runs a series of workshops across both days.Go to TGR Events Page for booking Information
- Sustainable Water in the UK.
- Low and Zero Carbon Technologies - an overview.
- Solar Thermal - in detail.
- Rainwater Harvesting and Greywater Recycling.
- Sustainable Drainage Systems and Alternative Sewage Systems.
Dates Confirmed for 2013:
- 25th - 26th April - London
- 10th May - London
- 2nd May - Bristol
- 7th June - Manchester