What is the Sustainable Construction Programme?

The sustainable construction programme is a student initiative at Oxford Brookes University which aims to raise awareness of sustainable construction as well as providing practical experience in sustainable building. Workshops involve hands-on tuition from sustainable construction experts for a small group of students and these are followed by an evening lecture to a wider audience.

Monday 13 October 2008

Ibstock clay bricks workshop






This workshop was really interesting. We really enjoyed building a section of wall with a range of new Ibstock bricks; including their new Ecoterre unfired clay bricks.

Unfired clay bricks have excellent sustainability credentials – low energy input, very low waste, are fully recyclable and the bricks are manufactured in the UK. When incorporated into a building they give thermal mass and acoustic insulation, inhibit condensation and regulate the relative humidity of the atmosphere.

This demonstration was supported by an excellent lecture by Dr. David Hill, of Ibstock. The lecture was very well attended, and we thank all of you for coming.

Thank you to Ibstock for a very informative and enjoyable day.

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