During the week, the following topics will be covered: - ecological building design for low energy consumption,
green building technologies, healthier habitats, the use of environmentally friendly building materials and water efficiency, conservation and drainage.
Monday November 19 2007
1600 onwards Arrival. Please go to Reception in the Restaurant for directions to your room.
1800 Supper. Introductions and description of the programme for the rest of the week
Tuesday November 20
0830 Breakfast in the Restaurant
0900 Design Strategies for Sustainable Buildings
1100 Coffee in the Restaurant
1130 Design strategies continued
1300 Lunch
1400 Tour of CAT Buildings and outline of design philosophy
1600 Tea
1630 Evaluation of sustainable materials including impacts & 'Alternative' materials
1800 Supper
Wednesday November 21
0830 Breakfast in the Restaurant
0900 Waste management in Construction & use. Reused & Recycled materials. Designing for minimal waste.
1100 Coffee in the Restaurant
1130 Tour of CAT Renewable energy systems
1300 Lunch
1400 Building Integrated Renewables
1600 Tea
1630 Energy Efficient Building Services
1800 Supper
Thursday November 22
0830 Breakfast in the Restaurant
0900 Eco Renovation, Brownfield Sites & Contaminated land
1100 Coffee in the Restaurant
1130 Code for sustainable homes, 2006 Building Regulations and a reflection on National Design Policy
1300 Lunch
1400 Sustainable Developments & Cases Studies
1600 Tea
1630 The Healthy Home, Thermal comfort, day lighting, non- toxic materials & indoor air quality.
1800 Supper
Friday November 23
0830 Breakfast
0900 Water efficiency and conservation. Sustainable Urban Drainage
1100 Coffee
1130 Sewage Treatment. Dry Toilet systems. Aquatic water treatment plants
1300 Lunch and depart
COURSE TUTORS
Trish Andrews, Worked as an Architect specialising in environmental impact of buildings before moving to her
present position as Environmental Building Consultant at CAT. Katie Brown, CAT Engineer Marcus Zipperlin, CAT Biologist.
COURSE FEES
£595 - High waged £460- Waged £275 - Non waged
As a Charity we have to charge a realistic rate for our courses, but we do not want to exclude people because of cost.
We have therefore designed a tiered price structure. Please assess yourself as to which rate to pay and indicate on the booking
form when you send your deposit. If we do not have this information you will be automatically be invoiced for the high waged rate
TO RESERVE A PLACE
" Send a £100 non returnable deposit (cheque made payable to CAT Charity Ltd) to the Course Administrator, CAT, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 9AZ
" Ring with your credit card details 01654 70 5981
" Book online on the courses section of our website www.cat.org.uk
The course fee covers full board accommodation at CAT, tuition and course materials. Food is vegetarian.
We are usually able to cater for health related special diets with advanced warning. We have a 'no smoking' policy in buildings.
There are a small number of single rooms available at an extra cost of £10 per night. Please indicate when you book if you would like a single room.
PAYMENT OF BALANCE
The balance of the course fee is due 4 weeks before the course. Before the course you will receive an information pack and an invoice for the balance.
CANCELLATION FEES
We regret that except in cases of illness supported by a doctor's note, we will make the following cancellation charges.
" More than 6 weeks before the course - half the fee is forfeit
" Less than 4 weeks before the course the full fee is forfeit
CAT reserves the right to cancel any courses. Should this be necessary, deposits and fees will be returned in full. CAT also reserves the right to modify the published programme.
JOSH BROWN BURSARY FUND
We have a Bursary Fund for people from 'less developed' countries. Details are available on our web site.
ACCOMMODATION FOR NON PARTICIPANTS
Depending on course numbers it is sometimes possible to accommodate friends / family. The cost for a non-participant is £38 per day.
Please contact the Course Administrator about availability. We are unable to offer crèche facilities.
DIRECTIONS
CAT is 3 miles north of Machynlleth on the A487 and is clearly sign posted. To arrive by train you need to come via Shrewsbury to Machynlleth.
You can walk to CAT from the station (about 45 minutes) or take a taxi. A single journey costs about £4-50. There are infrequent buses.
CAT is registered on www.liftshare.com as a public group. If you require or can offer a lift, please check the website.
WHAT TO BRING
We provide bedding but you will need to bring a towel. A torch is useful for moving between buildings at night.
It is also advisable to bring wet weather gear and strong footwear as we are based in an old slate quarry.
COURSE OFFICE (courses@cat.org.uk) 01654 705981
John Kearney, Assistant Course Director (john.kearney@cat.org.uk)
Joan Randle, Course Director (joan.randle@cat.org.uk)
Helen Sharma Course Technician (Helen.sharma@cat.org.uk)
Course Administrator (courses@cat.org.uk)
Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 9AZ (www.cat.org.uk)
