Retrofit for Energy Efficiency - Seminar Series
Mondays 15 March - 19 April | 7pm - 8.30pm | Cultivate at the Greenhouse | €150 for 6 seminars / €80 for three seminars / €30 each seminar | 20% discount for Cultivate and EASCA members | To book call: 01- 6745773 With the SEI Home Energy Saving Scheme a considerable amount of work is being undertaken to retrofit our buildings for energy efficiency. In principle, installing insulation and new boilers is a positive step, however, in practice there can be pitfalls. This seminar series explores the different elements funded under the scheme and details the best practices for retrofitting for energy efficiency. This series will be of interest to contractors, energy assessors, landlords, those interestred in buying or selling a home and homeowners considering retrofitting and availing of the HES scheme. More details follow... 15/03 Retrofitting for Energy Efficiency - Introduction: Jay Stuart Architect, DWEcoCo 22/03 Roof Insulation – Flat, Pitched, warm roof construction, sloping ceilings: Duncan Stewart Architect 29/03 Wall Insulation - Cavity Fill, cold bridge, Dry lining, External Insulation: Joseph Little Architect, JLA 05/04 Boilers & Heating Controls – other methods of heating water: Michael Mehan Ecosave 12/04 Airtightness & Ventilation – draughtproofing, condensation: Chris Montegue Building Envelope Technologies 19/04 Panel Discussion –An opportunity for participants to have their questions answered by a panel of experts and to discuss the challenges of retrofitting our homes and buildings in Ireland
All You Need to Know about Climate Change with Gavin Harte A four week workshop that explorers the science, causes, impacts and responses to climate change Thursdays 25 March to 15 April | 7.30 – 9pm | €60 | Cultivate at The Greenhouse, St Andrew St, D2 | To book call: 01-6745773 In a recent European poll on attitudes to climate change, nearly half of all Irish people said the Government and businesses are not doing enough to tackle it. Yet in our personal lives we still do not or will not change our behaviour to reduce our carbon footprint. Understanding climate change is critical if we are going to do anything about it. Gavin Harte’s multimedia presentations offer a mix of photographs, video clips, games and animations with the most up-to-date information and thinking on the climate change story. This workshop will suit anyone interested in finding out more about climate change, its implications and how we might respond to this global challenge. EASCA Green Building User Group Tuesday 30 March 10 | 6pm - 7.30pm | FREE | The Greenhouse, 17 St Andrew St, D2 EASCA in association with NICER training will host our monthly Green Building Users Group The Energy Show
Wed 14 April 9.30am – 7.00pm and Thurs 15 April 9.00am – 5.00pm | Main Hall, RDS, D4 To register or for more information visit www.sei.ie/energyshow. Presented by Sustainable Energy Ireland, the Energy Show has been developed for industry and business to see and learn about the latest sustainable energy technologies and practices. This two-day exhibition showcases leading energy suppliers and the latest innovative products and services. You can also get a wealth of tips from best practice case studies and insights into sustainable energy opportunities at our extensive seminar programme. Seminar bookings are now being taken. DIY Home Heating and Energy Saving with Andy Wilson Sunday 18 April | 10am - 5pm | €120 | Cultivate at The Greenhouse, 17 St Andrew St, D2 10% discount EASCA members | To book call: 01-6745773 This part theoretical and part demonstration workshop looks at energy use in the home and examines options for domestic energy saving. The emphasis is on identifying the most effective, low-cost energy saving measures, and the techniques, skills and materials required for successful implementation. As most domestic energy use is in space or water heating, these are the areas that will be examined most closely. Various mock ups of walls, ceilings, loft hatches and floors will be used to demonstrate insulation and draught-proofing techniques. The respective merits of different types of insulation, glazing, and heat sources/ heating systems will also be discussed. The workshop will include a wide variety of practical examples and case histories. Savings from successful implementation of energy-saving measures are typically in the region of 20-40 percent, but have been considerably higher in some cases. A final part of the workshop will look at the role of renewable energy in domestic heat supply Wednesday Evenings 21 April - 2 June | 7-9.30pm | + 2 Saturday sessions | €300 | Cultivate @ The Greenhouse, St Andrew St, D2 | 10% discount for Cultivate and EASCA Members | To book call: 01-6745773 This FETAC course covers the basic of Green Building design considerations, methods and materials, including a practical hands-on building session with natural material Units include: Green Building in Perspective The Elements of a Green House Choosing Your Materials Designing for Energy Efficiency Different Approaches to Meeting Housing Need Approaching Design Health and Safety Practical Eco Building
Learners earn a Level 5 certificate in Green Building. Course delivered in partnership with NICER Training
The Energy Efficient Home with Patrick Waterfield Wednesdays from 29 April to 3 June | 7 - 9pm | €180 | Cultivate at the Greenhouse, 17 St Andrew St, D2 10% discount for Cultivate and EASCA members | To book call: 0- 6745773 This course uses Patrick’s popular book, The Energy Efficient Home, as the core reading. By the end of this series participants will have the confidence and knowledge to make the big decisions in managing a new build or renovation. Dr Patrick Waterfield is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Energy Institute. He is the author of 14 conference and journal papers and numerous periodical/magazine articles.
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