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Mike Wye’s FREE Sustainable & Traditional Building CPDs have now moved online! 

Mike Wye & Associates Ltd have been involved with traditional, sustainable and ecological construction projects for over a quarter of a century. In that time, our team have acquired a wealth of experience and knowledge which we share and discuss in a series of seminars as part of our CPD days.

Core subjects cover manufacturing processes, technical data, applications and case studies.

• SECIL – Uses of NHL mortars, plasters & Cork board insulation
  (approximately 1 hour including Q&A)
  An introduction into the use of natural hydraulic limes (NHL), NHL renovation mortars and plasters, and the use of Cork as a sustainable insulation material.
  Sérgio Correia, from Secil

• Walking on Recycled Glass
  (approximately 1 hour including Q&A)
  GEOCELL Foam Glass Aggregate is an insulation material with multiple uses.
  Recycled foam glass aggregate saves energy and also contributes to a comfortable indoor environment.
  This CPD is an insight into the manufacturing process, data highlights, applications and case studies (including limecrete floor systems).
  Carl Sanger, GEOCELL Sales Executive

• Wood Fibre: Nature’s High Performance Insulation
  (approximately 1 hour including Q&A)
  STEICO is particularly known for its environmentally friendly wood fibre insulation materials. 
  This CPD gives an introduction to range of products, manufacturing processes (dry and wet), applications and benefits.
  Andy Banister, Building Biology Consultant IBN
  

• The Science Behind Healthy Buildings
  (approximately 1 hour including Q&A)
  An overview of Building Biology: the holistic building science dealing with healthy buildings, healthy living and sustainability.
  Building Biology deals with the impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment.
  This CPD introduces you to the 25 guiding principles relating to health, sustainability & building design aspects, that underpin the holistic approach of building biology.
  Andy Banister, Building Biology Consultant IBN

Here are a few comments from past attendees:

• “Very professional & very well presented.”
• “Thank you all so much for the day. It was great.”
• “Excellent…I will recommend to other architects.”
• “I thought this was a very informative & interesting course. Cannot fault it -thank you.”
• “Covered more than I expected – good detail.”