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Our research and development think tank, Bell Phillips think , is helping us and our clients benefit further from our project skill base, to capture lessons learned and respond to changing policy.
Our seminars are suitable for small and large groups and we are able to deliver them either at your office or in our studio. The seminars last 45 minutes, followed by time afterwards for questions and discussion.
We currently offer the following seminars /
• Seminar 1 / Low Cost and Low Embodied Carbon
• Seminar 2 / Passivhaus & Affordable Homes
• Seminar 3 / Delivering Housing on Small Sites
Please contact our studio manager to book a seminar: Ellen Rowley
e: erowley@bellphillips.com
t: 020 7234 9330
Seminar 1 / Low Cost and Low Embodied Carbon
Some Key Principles
Bell Phillips Architects presents research work entitled ‘low cost and low embodied carbon, some key principles’.
This seminar has stemmed from an appreciation that spiralling construction costs are making many housing projects unviable, and at the same time, embodied carbon is the elephant in the room which we all need to deal with. Key strategic design decisions can assist with resolving both of these related issues, and some of these principles will be discussed at the seminar.
Seminar 2 / Passivhaus & Affordable Homes
Delivering affordable homes that address the climate crisis and fuel poverty
With the government committed to reaching ‘net zero’ by 2050, local authorities are facing a challenge – how to meet climate change targets whilst delivering urgently needed affordable homes for their residents.
Using our six Passivhaus residential projects for The London Borough of Ealing as a case study, this seminar provides an overview of the climate crisis and construction industry, looking specifically at Passivhaus as a route to successful net zero, mid-rise and urban affordable housing schemes. Key topics include:
• Operational and embodied carbon
• Fabric First Design
• Passivhaus and passive design
• Passivhaus and net zero carbon
• Common myths
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Seminar 3 / Delivering Housing on Small Sites
Using our extensive experience in successfully delivering on small sites, this seminar is aimed at Local Authority officers charged with housing delivery, regeneration and planning across the UK.
The London Plan 2021 introduced specific policies in relation to delivering housing on small sites (Policy H2: Small Sites). The policies seek to increase the number of homes being delivered on small sites by simplifying planning policy and setting local authorities challenging targets. This seminar provides the following;
• An overview of Policy H2; What is required of Local Authorities within London and what are the implications for planning and development for the UK.
• An exploration of the challenges and opportunities of developing Small Sites utilising case studies from our hands-on experience, including lessons learned.
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