Welcome to the blog page. Here you will find mini case studies of some of the more interesting projects we’ve been involved with, news, details of seminars, workshops and other events we are hosting, delivering or that we just think you should know about. Search the blog for subjects that interest you using the search bar below or the categories to the right.
Part L – Achieving Energy Efficient, Healthy Dwellings
Part L – Achieving Energy Efficient, Healthy Dwellings Written and presented by Mark Saich of Green Building Solutions, this one day seminar brings expert insight into the subject of designing and building high performing, healthy houses that will be future proofed against climate change. The emphasis throughout the seminar will be on down-to-earth advice to use in practice. [...]
Straw Bale House in Essex
Straw Bale House in Essex Just starting on site this self build house in Essex will have load bearing straw bale walls. Construction drawings, specification, SAP and U value calculations were recently completed for submission to the local authority building control by Green Building Solutions. Foundations are already poured and work on ladders and [...]
Clay Plastering and Rendering Workshop
Clay Plastering and Rendering Workshop Earth materials were used widely all around the world in buildings of all types up until the 19th century. The move away from unfired clay in construction was not because the material was primitive or had been failed, but due to the commercialisation of building materials. Clay plasters have complex [...]
One Day Straw Bale Training Workshops
One Day Straw Bale Training Workshops near Canterbury Kent. Energy efficiency and the wider issues of sustainability are becoming key issues of concern in our fragile and rapidly changing planet. In the drive towards healthy, sustainable and energy efficient building it is becoming increasingly apparent that the use of natural renewable materials have a major role to play. In this [...]
Two Day Straw Bale Training Workshops
Two Day Straw Bale Training Workshops near Deal, Kent Energy efficiency and the wider issues of sustainability are becoming key issues of concern in our fragile and rapidly changing planet. In the drive towards healthy, sustainable and energy efficient building it is becoming increasingly apparent that the use of natural renewable materials have a major role to play. In this [...]
Straw Bale Building in Kent
Straw Bale Building in Kent Straw Bale building is gaining interest and momentum across the UK and Kent is no exception. Here a selection of articles of Straw Bale Building projects in and around Kent many featuring projects by Green Building Solutions. For further information of Straw Bale Building Services by Green Building Solutions click [...]
Bring and Fix
Bring and Fix at Westgate Hall Canterbury Eco Building Advice Surgery by Mark Saich of Green Building Solutions and Paul Mallion of Conker Conservation at Bring and Fix at Westgate Hall, Canterbury Sunday 26th February 2012 between Noon and 4pm. Bring and Fix Bring and Fix is a new intergenerational fair created by Philippe Granger, and [...]
Straw bale workshop
Straw bale workshop at Kent Marine Festival Client: BSK for K-college construction department Location: Dover Cruise terminal Business Support Kent financed a straw bale building workshop at the Kent Marine Festival. The Festival was organised as careers and courses open day for school children from around Kent. K-College had various stands showcasing their courses including the construction [...]
A Masterclass for Dwellings: Compliance, Sustainability and Part L
A Masterclass for Dwellings: Compliance, Sustainability and Part L Written and presented by Mark Saich, this NEW one day Green Register seminar was held in London on 23rd February 2012 and Bristol on 15th March 2012. Next dates are Manchester 23rd May 2012 and Birmingham 20th June 2012. Mark brings expert insight into the subject [...]