DIT Construction Innovation Centre
Breakfast Seminar
The Challenge of Sustainable Construction: The Role of Timber
Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin
Thursday 9th December 2004
There is widespread recognition of the need to change our existing environmental, economic and social behaviour if we wish to ensure that future generations will inherit an environment and society that allows them to fulfil their true potential. The concept of sustainable development attempts to take account of our patterns of behaviour and address the many complex interactions within society.Construction represents a major element of economic output and accordingly has a vital role to play in supporting sustainability. Within this context, timber, as an environmental and renewable resource, can play a key role.
This breakfast seminar will address the role that timber can and should play in supporting the drive towards sustainable practices and will be of particular interest to architects, engineers and building professionals.
Programme8.30 - 9.00
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9.00 - 9.10
Welcome Address by Chairman
Mr Jeff Colley, Editor, Construct Ireland
9.10 - 9.30
'Timber and Sustainability' The UK Experience Mr Bryan
Woodley, CEO, UK Timber Frame Association
9.30 - 9.50
'The ECO House - A Case Study'
Mr Gerry McCaughey, CEO, Century Homes
9.50 - 10.10
'Energy Performance - What can Timber Offer' Dr Kirk
Shanks, Sustainable Research group, Dublin Institute of Technology
10.10 - 10.50
Discussion
10.50 - 11.00
Closing Remarks
Please note that places for this event are strictly limited and will be filled on a first come first served basis.
To register please contact Lisa Padden on 01 872 9020 or email lisa.padden@dit.ie
This event is kindly sponsored by the Department of Agriculture and Food (Forest Service) under the National Development Plan 2002-2006
