The School of Natural Building is hosting one of the #NFIWeek2024 events showcasing natural fibre insulation (NFI) products and systems. This forms part of the exciting new series of in-person events, CPDs, tours and practical hands-on workshops hosted by members of the ASBP Natural Fibre Insulation Group across the UK.
Led by Barbara Jones, the country’s leading voice in straw building, natural materials and inclusivity in construction, this event showcases the ongoing retrofit of Tod College, a 1950s vocational training building, now under community ownership. Natural fibre insulation will play a fundamental role in the fabric improvements needed to enhance the energy performance and longevity of this sustainable community hub. The School of Natural Building (SNaB) are lead educators for multiple retrofit skills courses and have been advising on the retrofit process.
Key Details
Date: Tuesday 15th October
Time: 11:00-13:00
Location: Tod College, Burnley Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7BX
Type of event: Tour and lecture followed by a Q+A
Cost: Free of charge
Further information: Tradespeople, professionals, homeowners and anyone with an interest in natural materials is encouraged to attend the event. Refreshments provided. Todmorden is easily accessed by train from Manchester and Leeds and Tod College is fully accessible.
Click here to register via Google forms
Natural Fibre Insulation Week
Natural Fibre Insulation Week will kick off with the 3rd annual NFI Summit taking place on Monday 14th October online, followed by a series of regional events throughout the week, hosted by members of the ASBP Natural Fibre Insulation Group. For full details of the events click here. #NFIWeek2024 will provide architects, designers, specifiers, contractors and clients with access to some of the leading industry experts from the ASBP Natural Fibre Insulation Group, which includes the major manufacturers and suppliers of natural fibre insulation in the UK.
About Natural Fibre Insulation
Natural fibre insulation (NFI) products and systems are derived from natural materials such as wood fibre, hemp, straw, cellulose, wool, cotton and flax. NFI has a wide range of applications including for new build and retrofit, and residential and commercial buildings.
Insulation is more than just U-values. It profoundly influences the performance of our buildings and has multiple roles, including acoustic performance, fire protection, improved health & wellbeing and occupant comfort, and lower embodied carbon. Balanced consideration of this multi-functionality often makes natural fibre insulation the most appropriate choice.
About the ASBP Natural Fibre Insulation Group
The ASBP Natural Fibre Insulation Group (NFIG) is a collective of ASBP members who are the leading manufacturers and suppliers of natural fibre insulation in the UK. The purpose of the group is to work collaboratively to better communicate the many benefits of natural insulation products and systems.
Find out more and download resources at https://asbp.org.uk/group/natural-fibre-insulation.
Natural Fibre Insulation Week 2024 is supported by the ASBP Natural Fibre Insulation Group
