09 Dec, 2011
Ecobuild 2012 London March – building, DIY, sustainable exhibition.
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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…
Ecobuild show Excel London 2012 solar display
This show is focussing on “new eco thinking and challenging designs“. Although Eco is still outside the mainstream. New Building Regulations are very good for insul;ation – which is the main factor for an eco home. Other things tend to be a bit expensive, so stay in the luxury or niche market. Such as grey water recycling, sustainable materials (like hempcrete – hemp to make building blocks), straw, recycled materials, etc.
Ecobuild is at London’s ExCeL on Tuesday 20 – Thursday 22 March 2012. This is over in Canary Wharl to the east of LOndon, and is quite an interesting place, makes a change for Earl’s Court. Grand Designs is in ExCel, it is a very good venue for this sort of thing (vast consumer show).
Ecobuild show Excel London 2012 big crowds
So what’s on?
- more than 1,500 exhibitors – more! bigger! sustainable construction systems and products
- conference – with Sir John Beddington, Angela Brady, Greg Dyke, Monty Don, Stephen Bayley and others
- over 130 free seminars – these are promos by companies so be prepared, select with care
- many interactive displays which are fun – including Solar hub, Fabric first, Renewable heat and Natural, traditional and sustainable
Important
Before you go, make a list of what you want to do and see, or you will get swamped by the diversity and volume of things there.
To get a free ticket, register at:
Ecobuild 2012 at London ExCel tickets >
Where and When is it?
Tuesday 20 March 2012 10.00 – 17.00
Wednesday 21 March 10.00 – 18.00
Thursday 22 March 10.00 – 16.00
ExCeL London
One Western Gateway
Royal Victoria Dock
London
E16 1XL
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