The natureplus Late Lunch Sessions continue in 2025! This year, they focus on renovation materials for the holistic, sustainable renovation and repurposing of existing buildings. They will also be addressing other topics, such as the use of low-tech in the refurbishment of existing buildings, economic and legal aspects of conversion projects and funding opportunities. The March event features Tabitha Binding of our sister organisation, The Passivhaus Trust.
Tabitha’s talk will as the question How much technology does a building need for comfort? The session will present alternative approaches to energy efficiency and comfort that rely on natural principles and simple systems. Tabitha Binding will show us low-tech solutions that can replace complex technologies, illustrated with examples from renovation projects.
The 45-minute Late Lunch webinars include experts from the sustainable construction industry, are free to attend and take place at 12:00-12:45 GMT, in German (unless otherwise stated*).
Full 2025 Programme
29.01. | Using invisible resources – creating living space in existing buildings
26.02. | UmBaustoff Lehm – Tradition meets innovation and healthy living
*26.03. | Simple Retrofitting – Low-tech principles put into practice (EN)
23.04. | UmBaustoff Stroh – Sustainable renovation with regional added value
28.05. | Affordable conversion – funding opportunities for existing buildings
25.06. | UmBaustoff Holz – Traditional all-rounder for insulation, extensions and adding storeys
23.07. | Solid construction meets climate protection – Durable and recyclable bricks in existing buildings
27.08. | UmBauDämmstoff Gräser – From the field to the building envelope
24.09. | Safe conversion – Building law hurdles and solutions for existing buildings
22.10. | Aesthetic renovation – Sustainable plasters and paints
*26.11. | From the lab into your home – Innovative materials for remodeling (EN)
17.12. | Full commitment to change in the construction industry – Skilled trades in sustainable conversion
Free to attend – register here