Green Roofs

by cathlawrence | May 12, 2026

Home 5 Search query for: 2026 Green Roofs Why not install your own green roof on a shed, studio or similar building? You could provide habitats for pollinators & other wildlife, extend the lifespan of your roof, and perhaps even grow some food  Check upcoming...

Rainwater harvesting at home

by irenesoler | Dec 2, 2025

Home 5 topic: Ecobuilding Rainwater harvesting at home Learn how to catch, store and purify water for a range of home uses. Whether you want to collect water for garden use, or for some domestic uses, this course will cover what you need to know. Check upcoming dates...

Solar hot water for the home

by cathlawrence | Dec 2, 2025

Home 5 Location: In Person Solar hot water for the home Learn the basics of installing solar panels to heat hot water at home. Check upcoming dates Solar hot water vs Solar Photovoltaics Solar hot water (solar thermal) panels use sunlight to directly heat water,...

Building with straw bales

by cathlawrence | Dec 2, 2025

Home 5 topic: Practical Skills ( Page 2 ) Building with straw bales Building with straw bales – a cheap, natural, healthy and low impact way of making your own house. This is a practical building course and involves lots of hands-on workshops. Check upcoming dates...

Building with hemp lime (hempcrete)

by cathlawrence | Jul 31, 2025

Home 5 topic: Ecobuilding Building with hemp lime (hempcrete) The course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of building with hemp lime, also known as hempcrete, including how to use it in the repair and upgrading of old buildings. Check upcoming dates...