OUR RESEARCH
& PUBLICATIONS
We are involved
in a range of research projects. These include research into:
Renewable Energy for rural communities in Ireland.
Natural Building methods and materials.
Use of recylced materials and processing.
Feasibility Studies about eco-houses/eco-tourism.
Registered
consultants with the DETR/BRECSU funded scheme providing initial free consultancy advice
and training for a wide range of projects. Over 20 consultancies provided to
date for a range of clients including community centres, Mourne Heritage Trust,
Northern Ireland Museums, Belfast City Council and so
on.
Hemp Lime Construction
www.ihsbrepress.com
Extract of video Part 1- BUILDING WITH HEMP
Green Building Handbook Vols/ 1 & 2.
Professor
Woolley is the co-editor and one of the authors of the Green Building Handbook,
published by "Spon Press". These books provide one of the main sources
of information and advice to architects, specifiers and clients on the environmental
impact of building materials and construction systems. Volume 2 has won the
Chartered Institute of Building Gold medal 2001.