23rd January 2021 Graduate School Open Days and Events Join the Graduate School of the Environment’s Head of School, Adrian Watson, Ecology and Food Programme Leader, Jane Fisher for an introduction to CAT, an overview of our postgraduate courses…
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25th January 2021 Graduate School Open Days and Events Join tutors from the MArch course and CAT graduate Sophie James for an introduction to CAT, an overview of our Masters in Sustainable Architecture Part 2 course and student experience…
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27th January 2021 Online Courses and Events Online Zero Carbon Britain course exploring climate solutions – the science says we must, the technology says we can, time to say we will! Working with a range of local…
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7th January 2021 We are delighted to announce that the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) will be welcoming Iolo Williams and the BBC team back to our Mid Wales eco centre later this…
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7th January 2021 As the climate crisis deepens, more and more people report feelings of fear, anxiety and depression. Psychotherapist Ro Randall offers some ideas on how to cope.
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6th January 2021 How can we make our own homes and buildings as wildlife-friendly as possible? Gwyn Stacey looks at what we can do as householders and at the role the building and…
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Free Information Service
Wondering what you can do in your own home to help combat climate change? CAT’s free information service offers independent and impartial advice on a wide range of areas to help you live more sustainably.
Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panels
The price of Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels has dropped rapidly in the last ten years. A domestic PV array can now be cost effective without any subsidy. You can sell…
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Natural building materials
At CAT we’ve been using natural building materials for many years, and you can see examples all around our visitor centre. We also run hands-on courses and workshops and sell…
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Energy saving at home
Domestic energy saving measures are vital if we are to achieve the goal of a zero carbon future. Reducing the UK’s energy demand will make it much easier to meet…
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