Historic home eco-refurbishment

Another quick plug, this time for a series of events being held in November about eco-refurbishment of historic houses, like most of those in Cotham :

1. Refurbishing your Victorian or Georgian Home: Eco-advice day
Saturday 5th November, 11am to 3.30pm (free drop in) at the CREATE Centre, Smeaton Road, Cumberland Basin, Bristol BS1 6XN.

An excellent opportunity to meet experts including conservation officers, energy advisors and eco-refurbishment specialists who can help you find out about:
- planning permission and listed building consent,
- grants and funding
- materials and suppliers
- renewable technologies including solar.
Get practical advice and see real-life case studies in a programme of short, free talks.

2. "WARM: creating energy efficient homes" Exhibition
At the Architecture Centre (on the harbourside, next to the Arnolfini) from 16th November to 18th December, in conjunction with the Council, Green Capital and the Green Register. Drop and have a look at the latest thinking - I believe that there will also be a programme of talks too.

There is also a conference for architects coming up at the Watershed organised by RIBA, but I can't seem to find any details about this at the moment.

It's also worth remembering that the Council produces a leaflet on eco-refurbishment of historic buildings and I have pushing officers for a review and updating in the light of the coming Green Deal - something I'll be blogging on in due course.