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Ecobuild 2012 is sponsored by Schuco, who make solar power and heat (thermal) systems, glass, facades, etc.
Ecobuild claims to be the world’s biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment – although that claim doesn’t sound very ‘eco’. Bigger? I though Small is Beautiful. Anyway…
This show is focussing on “new eco thinking [...]

Went along to the installation in the Turbine Hall of the Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG. The building is an old power station converted into a vast art gallery – a bit like an Art Mall – styled to be a bit modern, a bit industrial, a bit futuristic.
The Turbine Hall is the [...]

The annual Grand Designs show, fronted by Kevin McCloud, is on again, in Birmingham NEC, very easy to get to for most people in the UK unlike London. Kevin is doing book signings so check that out on the website. I am interested in what happened to the Swindon eco estate, I think it has [...]

The National Home Improvement Show.
Friday 30th September to Sunday 2 October. Earl’s Court, London, open 10am to 5pm every day.
This is a big show with a focus on saving energy – hardly surprising as energy prices have increased so much. This having the green effect as saving money is a bigger motivator than saving the [...]

The National Home Improvement Show is at Earls Court 1, Warwick Rd, London, SW5 9TA.
Friday 30 September – Sunday 2 October 2011
Friday 30 September 10:00 – 17.00
Saturday 1 October 10:00 – 17.00
Sunday 2 October [...]

strong>Exhibition and Advice on Feed-In Tariffs and Renewable Heat Incentives
Location:
The National Self Build & Renovation Centre, off M4 in Swindon
When:
Saturday 16th July 2011
10.00am to 5pm
Tickets are free in advance
Find out about recent Government changes to tariffs, ratings etc. Many experts will be there including David Hilton and reps from 4 other eco companies.

Micro Renewable Energy [...]

This weekend in Esher, Surrey, exhibition for all DIY and Builders.

Make the most of this weekend and the most of your home at The Homebuilding & Renovating Show, Surrey!
When?
THIS Weekend!
Join us Saturday 10am – 5pm &
Sunday 10am – 4.30pm
Where?
A venue close to home: Sandown Park Race Course, Esher KT10 9AJ
Easy access by car, rail or [...]

On 16th – 17th April 2011 is another exciting event at The National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon, off the M4 junction 16.
Coming soon, 3 weeks away, this event is a practical guide to what to do to renovate, refurbish and generally spring build your home.
With 200 exhibitors, many workshops and master classes [...]

Ecobuild 2011 is fast approaching on Tuesday 1 March to Thursday 3 March. This is great for DIY people and builders to get the latest Green Building and Sustainable techniques, have a great day out, and learn some new things from the lectures and seminars.
Attraction in the lecture series are:

Human rights campaigner – Bianca Jagger
Professor [...]

Registration is now open for the big Ecobuild exhibition at London’s ExCeL. This is in Canary Wharf and is a very interesting place to visit.
Dates are Tuesday 01 March to Thursday 03 March 2011.
There are 1300 exhibitors, all sorts and sizes, since everyone does green certified materials and processes these days. This is a fun [...]