They think it’s all over…

The event was a great success: around 1500 visitors saw the showhouses and free exhibition, and several hundred delegates joined in the daily debates and seminar programme. Presentations covered a huge range of subjects, using examples from both the UK and abroad, giving delegates the chance to see how they could meet the UK 's renewables and energy efficiency targets for buildings.

We would like to thank everyone who attended, exhibited and sponsored this event – hope to see you in 2006!

Presentations online

If you missed a vital piece of information, don’t worry – most of the presentations from resource05 are now available to view online at www.resource05.com/presentations1.html

George Monbiot vs The Government

As chairman of Day Two of resource05, journalist George Monbiot led a lively debate on the DTI Microgeneration Strategy and Low Carbon Buildings Programme consultation paper.

As a result, The Guardian published two articles: one written by George Monbiot on how businesses are willing to work towards reducing global warming but are not supported by government regulations; and a response by Elliot Morley giving the government’s point of view.

Click here to view George Monbiot ’s article (Guardian, 20 th September) http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,,1573772,00.html

Click here to view Elliot Morley ’s article (Guardian, 23 rd September) http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,,1576361,00.html

New dates for small-scale/building integrated wind events

Following the success of its small-scale/building-integrated wind seminar on 28th April, BRE will be holding two follow-up seminars: one on 29 November in Edinburgh , and one at BRE Garston on 30 March 2006 .

The events will provide an opportunity for architects, designers, distribution network operators, housing developers, energy agencies and local authorities to keep up to date with this fast-moving industry.

Key issues brought to light in the April seminar will be examined to see how progress has been made to date. Delegates will have the opportunity to hear from and ask questions to a number of companies in the sector. Key issues include:

• available technologies
• grid connection/metering
• government policies
• planning permission
• installation issues.

The events will also feature an exhibition of companies within the industry.

For more information, and to register on-line visit www.bre.co.uk/events

BRE Bookshop h as published a follow-up information paper to the April seminar which is now available to buy from www.brebookshop.com.

Integrating low carbon measures

CIBSE is currently working with BRE to develop guidance on the renewable and low carbon energy technologies that can be integrated into buildings or developments. A guide will soon be available, supported by a simple software tool that identifies the energy technologies that are most likely to be appropriate to the user's needs.

The project is primarily targeted at planning authorities and developers who are seeking to meet local planning requirements, but it will also be useful to clients, architects and designers. The guidance identifies the most appropriate low or zero carbon (LZC) energy solutions for buildings and/or developments based on user requirements. It should be used at the early stages of a project, before factors such as orientation, building form, numbers of storeys, heating and ventilation strategy, etc, have been established.

The guidance will complement policy initiatives such as the 10% target of electricity generated by renewables by 2010, Part L2A Building Regulations, and the requirements of Planning Policy Statement 22 (PPS22).

For more information email Andrew Thorne at thornea@bre.co.uk

Flooding seminar

In February 2006, BRE will be hosting a one-day seminar to bring together key stakeholders concerned with the increasing effect of flooding on both existing buildings and new developments. The associated implications for mortgage lenders, insurers, planners and other bodies will also be covered. As the experts in innovative housing design and flood resilient repair to buildings, BRE aims to collaborate with and present solutions to developers that are acceptable to the key stakeholders involved.

For more information please contact Emma-Jayne Dayan on 01923 664423, email dayane@bre.co.uk.