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[Transformation Prize @transformprize]

Excited for our project development workshops! First is 21st January, 7pm - info and sign-up here #transformationprize2021 https://t.co/NZf280ynfS

[Transformation Prize @transformprize]

This week we launch year 2 of the Transformation Prize - see https://t.co/DOq9X4CdIm for details. Some words from our fantastic guest speakers in July @ling_judy @TomCrompton @robintransition @centre_alt_tech #WhatIf

[eBuilding blog @ebuildingblog]

Such inspiring speakers at the 2020 Transformation Prize awards. https://t.co/i1BVIu7pQF

[Transformation Prize @transformprize]

#TransformationPrize highlights 2020. Next week we launch year 2 of the award. #WhatIf you started a project, that helped - even a tiny bit - transform the world? @robintransition @TomCrompton @ling_judy @AbbeydaleTrees @centre_alt_tech @HJGardiner https://t.co/lwBIZT6l9J

[Transformation Prize @transformprize]

Fantastic award ceremony last night for #transformationprize - many thanks to guest speakers @ling_judy, @robintransition and @TomCrompton, and the finalists including winner @AbbeydaleTrees, who all inspired us so much 🤩 @centre_alt_tech

[Transformation Prize @transformprize]

Amazing talks and presentations this evening at the #transformationprize award ceremony - here’s a screen grab from Luke’s talk about winning entry Abbeydale Road Trees. Hugely inspiring all round 👏 @ling_judy @robintransition @TomCrompton @centre_alt_tech

[Transformation Prize @transformprize]

Excited for the #tranformationprize award ceremony 7pm tonight! Talks from shortlisted projects & guest judges @ling_judy, @robintransition and @TomCrompton - @centre_alt_tech - Free to attend on Zoom, details at https://t.co/z2m7hrPmPw

[Scott @ScottwbMcAulay]

Time to normalise caring in architecture, especially about the impact your outputs have on people and planet.

Could I say anything less radical about this? No. Please, just care enough to take lessons from what you build so we can stop repeating mistakes and do better.

[Transformation Prize @transformprize]

2 days until the Transformation Prize 2019-2020 award ceremony @centre_alt_tech! Talks by our finalists and guest judges @ling_judy, @robintransition and @TomCrompton - book free to attend https://t.co/VAMXzwzVgy #CATstudents #transformationprize

[Transformation Prize @transformprize]

Finalists announced for the #transformationprize @centre_alt_tech! Read the full entries at https://t.co/tghRk15UUC. Sign up to attend finalist presentations and talks by guest judges @ling_judy @robintransition @TomCrompton on 23rd July https://t.co/VczZ0F3gBU

[Transformation Prize @transformprize]

The Transformation Prize: award for environmental and social projects, open to students of @centre_alt_tech - award ceremony 23rd july https://t.co/VAMXzwzVgy - talks by guest judges @robintransition @ling_judy @TomCrompton

[eBuilding blog @ebuildingblog]

@Hawkland_EC building a straw bale house in Exmoor

[SO Living @SOLivingPlym]

Come and view our new two bed #sharedownership Passivhaus ECO home at Primrose Park, #Plymouth.

This Saturday 21 April, between 10am - 1pm, at 45 Thompson Road, Whitleigh, PL5 4AL. No booking required! https://t.co/UwjCXuCq77

[21° @weare_21degrees]

Great write-up of the new Garway Passivhaus Community Centre, with anticipated running costs of £380 a year. @rebeccacain_HT @SimmondsMills :
https://t.co/92dHv7PzPx

[AukettSwanke @AukettSwanke]

#tbt to 2012 and the completion of Cheshire Oaks for Marks and Spencer, an exemplar in sustainable retail design. The building's environmental performance is discussed in a @RIBA POE research report, which you can read here: https://t.co/1jC5bPpQT6

[eBuilding blog @ebuildingblog]

A spot of drone filming - @Hawkland_EC start work on a #strawbale house in Devon

[nbuk @NaturalBuildUK]

Want to know how to build with #Hempcrete? Interested in this natural material but not too sure what it offers? Grab your ticket here for a stimulating training day at the @DerbysEcoCentre this Saturday with the @UKHempcrete team! https://t.co/wk5eRWl2gd

[eBuilding blog @ebuildingblog]

Norwich, proud of you! https://t.co/wdaruivvWi

[Hawkland @Hawkland_EC]

Several layers of inappropriate materials on top of soft fired brick. Two layers of extremely hard cement, one layer of gypsum and then your usual vinyl plastic paints. The bricks where noticeably damp to touch and very soft behind the plaster (in contra… https://t.co/qpcDKbX5wo

[World Urban Parks @WUParks]

New Guidelines for ‘Nature-Friendly’ #Developments : to build beautiful, nature-friendly communities in the right places. "Everyone deserves to live in a healthy wildlife-rich natural world' @WildlifeTrusts @WUParks https://t.co/J0fLX5ueNw

[Mongoose Energy @MongooseEnergy]

Thomas Edision... what a smart guy.

It's been almost 90 years since he said this famous sentence... You'd think we'd be ready to make the switch by now, wouldn't you?!!

#RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #go100RE #cleanenergy #cleanair #climatechange #ActOnClimate