The AECB is a network of individuals and companies with a common aim of promoting sustainable building. It brings together builders, architects, designers, manufacturers, housing associations and local authorities, to develop, share and promote best practice in environmentally sustainable building. We pride ourselves on our independence, relevance and practicality.
Have You Seen?
- DATES ANOUNCED FOR 2011 CONFERENCE
September 16th-17th, Nottingham University. Mark the dates in your diary! - VISIT US AT ECOBUILD
We're on stand N62. Click here for free tickets and here for member seminars. - COMING SOON! - AECB CARBONLITE PASSIVHAUS DESIGNER COURSE
A new, modular, UK-tailored Passivhaus designer course is being developed for AECB Carbonlite. More info here.
Existing courses May dates now bookable from here. - LOCAL GROUPS
New groups in Birmingham, Lancashire, Staffordshire. Check the Forum to be sure you aren't missing out on these great local networking events. - REFURBISHMENT VIDEOS
View our videos of Passivhaus-inspired refurbishment. - LOW ENERGY BUILDINGS DATABASE
This collaboration between AECB and the Technology Strategy Board offers unprecedented insight into real-life buildings. Add your project, learn about others. - PASSIVHAUS TRUST
As the Trust's membership grows, now is time to be in on this initiative and AECB members are offered discounts, too. - BIOMASS DEBATE
How green is biomass? Read the discussion paper here. Join the discussion here. - IN CONVERSATION WITH DR FEIST VIDEOS
The founder of Passivhaus talks comfort, ventilation, and much more with AECB's Peter Warm. - AECB ON TWITTER
AECBnet offers regular updates and snippets: anyone can view here; you don't have to have an account.
What does the AECB do?
- The AECB develops & publishes standards for sustainable building, and delivers training, including on the use of the Passivhaus standard and design tool. Find out more on the CarbonLite pages.
- The AECB has a busy web forum, and holds an annual conference and runs local groups for members.
- The AECB is run by its members and is an independent, not for profit organisation.
- To find an AECB member to provide sustainable building design, construction or building materials, see our directory of members.
