Nottingham and Derby Society of Architects

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Reconstruction of Ukraine – an inclusive approach for a better future
Jul
19
10:30 AM10:30

Reconstruction of Ukraine – an inclusive approach for a better future

We have to rebuild our cities and country so that life is barrier-free, convenient and comfortable for everyone. And when we implement it for one group of people, we can implement it for everyone.
Internationally recognized inclusion, equality and diversity strategist and former Director of Inclusion at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Marsha Ramroop will explain how society can use their skills to improve everyone's lives.

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Museum of Making Tour
Dec
8
6:00 PM18:00

Museum of Making Tour

We are returning with GCA Consulting (project engineers) for an architectural tour of the now completed Museum of Making.

We will also hear about conclusion of the Integrated Project Insurance (IPI) procurement route process as this has been one of the projects to utilise the IPI contract in the UK it will be interesting to see how and what the impact it has had on the overall construction process. Both through the benefits and challenges which arose.

Places are limited, so please book your place early.

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Heritage Action Zone
Nov
23
6:30 PM18:30

Heritage Action Zone

Nottingham has transformed in the last 6 years since the launch of the Nottingham Heritage Strategy. Heritage-led regeneration has enhanced conservation areas in the city centre and many buildings have been taken off the Buildings at Risk Register. Alice Ullathorne is coming back to Nottingham for one night only to talk about the power of heritage-led regeneration, the process that architects in Nottingham can get involved and opportunities for heritage-led regeneration in the future.

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Studio Bark
Sep
14
6:30 PM18:30

Studio Bark

We welcome Tom Bennett who will be discussing Studio Barks work and focus on tackling climate change.

The profession has increasingly acknowledged the impact of construction, with terms like embodied carbon entering common parlance. For the green architecture movement, the long wilderness years seem to be drawing to a close.

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An introduction to renewables with David Reid
Mar
2
6:00 PM18:00

An introduction to renewables with David Reid

David Reid, mechanical and electrical design engineer at Mesh Energy presents an introduction to renewables, including key renewable technologies for heating, hot water and ventilation to replace fossil fuels, along with specification and design ideas, tips for determining optimal technology site suitability and what subsidies are available.

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