Innovation in Housing

A workshop to explore Innovation for new build and existing housing.

Thursday 20th June 2019
10am - 4pm
Minto House, 20-22 Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1HT
Lunch and Refreshments

WHO Anyone with an interest in the future of housing: Housing Associations, Innovators, Designers, Architects, Constructors.

WHY Innovation promises a better future. How will innovation help to overcome fuel poverty? How can more affordable homes be delivered? What does innovation look like? What can digital innovation do?

WHAT Workshops and Talks on:

‘Net Zero Carbon Buildings’ – New Build and Retrofit to reduce fuel poverty

‘Modern Methods of Construction’ – Offsite to innovative materials

‘Digital innovation’ – From Building Information Modelling (BIM) to Smart Connected Technologies.

Exhibition showcase of works from around the University of Edinburgh

A project from : Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Edinburgh College of Art and Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CS-IC) .

Supported by :Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA)

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