Events

On the 21^st of March, Carole Collet course director at CSM and deputy director of TFRC (Textile Futures Research Centre) presented ‘Nanotechnology for Climate Change' at Ecobuild 2012 as part of the seminar on Designing for climate change adaptation: opportunities for architecture.

The presentation showcased a TSB funded project ‘Harnessing nanotechnology to combat climate change: using a multi-disciplinary approach to design effective adaptation solutions for the built environment". This is a collaborative project between, Stanton William, Atelier Ten, Nanoforce, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design which uses the new Central Saint Martins Campus in Kings Cross as a case study for climate change adaptation.

The EcoBuild conference focuses on new thinking and challenging ideas, as well as the pressing issues affecting Government policy and  the construction sector.  It comprises a reknown seminar programme. It emphasises throughout on delivering practical and applied information, each seminar is structured to provide key learning points, supported by case studies, analysis, and examples of best practice.

For more info: http://www.ecobuild.co.uk/