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Taking on regeneration
Ecobuild returns on 7-9 March with an all-encompassing theme of regeneration. This will be brought to life through an immersive exhibition and conference programme that will look to redefine sustainability, identify future growth sectors and tackle the housing crisis
he event will provide an opportunity for HVAC contractors and consultants to join the construction industry’s ongoing debates around key issues, broaden their knowledge through an extensive conference and seminar programmes. It will also offer the chance to network with hundreds of sector experts and suppliers including ACO, BRUGG, Hitachi, Innasol, BayWa r.e, Oventrop, Celotex, Recticel, Xtratherm, Eco-Airvent, Envirovent, Reflex, Altecnic and many more. This year’s show will see Ecobuild
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transformed into a ‘city’ – complete with a main street, distinct destinations and special feature attractions. Central to the experience will be Regeneration Drive, a boulevard running through the centre of the exhibition floor, linking different as- pects of the show. As visitors make their way through the space, they will be introduced to key destinations including The Arena, City Hall, The Campus, The Gateway and The Performance Lab.
City Hall
The show’s sustainability hub, City Hall, will be home to the UK-GBC, representing the culmination of Ecobuild’s Redefining Sustainability campaign – which seeks to create an industry-wide understanding of sustainability objectives and drivers, and a clear direction for the future. As part of the ‘Redefining Sustainability’ seminar programme, key issues covered will include carbon reduction in the built environment, explored in a session by the UK-GBC, as well as possible approaches to deliver a low carbon city or neighbour- hood.
The Gateway
The Gateway is where visitors can explore national and community-level infrastruc- ture projects, as well as a separate seminar theatre dedicated to green infrastructure. The ‘Green Infrastructure’ seminar
Below and opposite: Organisers expect busy aisles and well attended seminars at the show between March 7 and 9
sessions will discuss the various elements of an integrated approach combining green (natural), blue (water) and grey (engineered) infrastructure, to combat the negative effects of climate change and build long-term urban resilience. Topics will range from legislation around water management systems maintenance to the funding and stewardship of urban green and blue infrastructure.
The Performance Lab
The Performance Lab, meanwhile, will showcase the latest in energy efficiency and building performance in association with CIBSE – the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers. Across the three days, CIBSE will also host a daily session on indoor health and wellbeing, exploring how the WELL Standard relates to existing sustainability standards such as BREEAM and LEED. Visitors will also have the chance to a
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