ASBP Natural Fibre Insulation Week - A Celebration of Natural Fibre Insulation with Ecological Building Systems
Ecological Building Systems have been members of the Alliance of Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) Natural Fibre Insulation Group (NFIG) since it's inception and we're pleased to take part in the inaugural Natural Fibre Insulation Week 2024, showcasing a series of in-person events, CPDs, tours and practical hands-on workshops taking place across the UK from 14th – 18th October 2024.
A Celebration of Natural Fibre Insulation
On Thursday 17th October Ecological Building Systems will host an event at our offices near Carlisle, giving an overview and introduction to the Natural Insulations within our portfolio followed by practical sessions on Retro EcoWall® and Passive EcoWall®, both complete low energy diffusion open solution for internal wall insulation.
17th October
Date and time
17th October 2024
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location
Ecological Building Systems, Cardewlees, Carlisle CA5 6LF
Price
FREEIdeal for
- Architects
- Architectural Technologists
- Building Surveyors
- Contractors
- Consultants (Energy, Passivhaus)
- Developers
- Home owners
- Self Builders
- Specifiers
- Students
- Anyone interested in sustainable, energy efficient building
Key learning
- Types of natural fibre used in insulation
- Advantages of using natural insulation in Retrofit and New Build
- The importance of vapour open insulation in traditional buildings
- Overview of construction systems incorporating natural fibre insulation:
- Solid Internal Wall Insulation systems
- Vapour open, Passivhaus-ready timber frame
- How to handle, cut and install insulation for Internal Wall Insulation and timber frame construction systems
Description
About the ASBP Natural Fibre Insulation Group
The Natural Fibre Insulation Group (NFIG) is a collective of the Alliance of Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) members who are the leading manufacturers and suppliers of natural fibre insulation in the UK.
The purpose of the group is to work collaboratively to better communicate the many benefits of natural insulation products and systems.
Find out more and download resources at https://asbp.org.uk/group/natural-fibre-insulation.
About NFI Week 2024
Natural Fibre Insulation Week is an exciting new showcase of natural fibre insulation (NFI) products and systems, organised by the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products and supported by the ASBP Natural Fibre Insulation Group.
#NFIWeek2024 will provide architects, designers, specifiers, contractors and clients with access to some of the leading industry experts from the ASBP Natural Fibre Insulation Group, which includes the major manufacturers and suppliers of natural fibre insulation in the UK.
NFI Week is an opportunity to find out more about the multiple benefits of natural fibre insulation, get hands-on with NFI via practical demonstrations, and embark on tours of production facilities and site visits.
The event showcase will kick off with the 3rd annual NFI Summit taking place on Monday 14th October online, followed by a series of regional in-person events throughout the week, hosted by members of the ASBP Natural Fibre Insulation Group.
Find out more and see the full events calendar at https://asbp.org.uk/nfi-week-2024.
About Natural Fibre Insulation
Natural fibre insulation (NFI) products and systems are derived from natural materials such as wood fibre, hemp, straw, cellulose, wool, cotton and flax. NFI has a wide range of applications including for new build and retrofit, and residential and commercial buildings.
Insulation is more than just U-values. It profoundly influences the performance of our buildings and has multiple roles, including acoustic performance, fire protection, improved health & wellbeing and occupant comfort, and lower embodied carbon. Balanced consideration of this multi-functionality often makes natural fibre insulation the most appropriate choice.
Agenda
10.00am – 10.15am - Arrival, registration, coffee/tea and pastries
10.15am – 10.30am - An introduction to Ecological Building Systems and an overview of our insulation product range, along with our history with the Alliance of Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) and the Natural Fibre Insulation NFIG) a collective of ASBP members who are the leading manufacturers and suppliers of natural fibre insulation in the UK. Penny Randell, General Manager UK & Director.
10.30am – 11.30am - A Celebration of Natural Fibre Insulation to include a series of short presentations by two of our Technical Specification Advisors Gregg Peel and Andy Cook. Focusing on:
Our range of Natural Fibre Insulations
Low energy diffusion open solutions for internal wall insulation designed by Ecological Building Systems:
- Retro EcoWall® for traditional solid stone or masonry walls
- Passive Ecowall® for new buildings with timber framing, based on tried and tested Passivhaus principles
11.30am – 1.00pm - Practical Sessions on Retro EcoWall® and Passive EcoWall® Systems. Attendees will be split into 2 groups as below to ensure everyone the opportunity to apply products if they would like to:
11.30am – 12.15pm
Group A:
Retro EcoWall® practical demonstration
Group B:
Passive EcoWall® model build up with Q&A
12.15pm – 1.00pm
Group A:
Passive EcoWall® model build up with Q&A
Group B:
Retro EcoWall® practical demonstration
Questions will be taken throughout all the sessions, and we would like our time together to be relaxed and informative.
1.00pm - Finish, networking, and buffet lunch
Speakers
Andy Cook
Technical Specification Advisor (CEPHC)
Andy’s career has spanned 20 years in the Scottish construction industry. With experience in almost every aspect of construction, from procurement and tendering through to architectural detailing, health and safety and quality control, he has worked on a vast array of projects both hands-on as a tradesman and in supervisory and management roles. He has higher level qualifications in architectural technology and quantity surveying as well as CEPH consultant and tradesperson certification from the Passive House Institute. He built his first certified passive house in 2011.
Gregg Peel
Technical Specification Advisor
Gregg joined our UK Technical Team in 2022. Working in construction for over 9 years, he brings technical specification skills and practical hands-on experience; particularly in relation to roofs. Latterly he provided technical support, backed up with U-value calculations and condensation reports, in the insulation and membrane industry advising architects, builders and specifiers across many different building applications. Gregg's keen interest is in the technical manufacturing and testing of non-woven membranes.