23rd May 2022 Graduate School Open Days and Events Join tutors from the MArch course and CAT graduate for an introduction to CAT, an overview of our Masters in Sustainable Architecture Part 2 course and a student experience talk.
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Gain practical tips and explore sustainability with CAT. Includes our popular series of free webinars.
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26th May 2022 Zero Carbon Britain Explore climate solutions, create an action plan for you and your work, and gain Carbon Literate certification on our online course.
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4th June 2022 Short Course Transform waste pallets into gorgeous bespoke furniture for your home and garden A hands-on workshop for anyone who wants to get started with upcycled furniture. Tutor Dieter Brandstatter will take…
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Gain the knowledge and skills to help address environmental change. CAT’s postgraduate courses are respected across the world, providing a big-picture, integrated approach to sustainability.
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To tackle climate change, all emissions that can go to zero must go to zero – as rapidly as possible. CAT’s Zero Carbon Britain research shows how this can be done using technology available today.
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13th May 2022 Dr Anna Bullen, from our Zero Carbon Britain team, explains how recent Innovation Labs have been providing insights into engaging local businesses with climate action plans for the area.
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20th April 2022 Claire Thorpe gives an overview of what we might expect from the biodiversity summit, and talks to Dr Scott Leatham about what it could mean for the climate.
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13th April 2022 Ruth Chapman is the Executive Managing Director of Dulas Ltd, a pioneer in the use and development of renewable energies and technology. We spoke to her to find out more…
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Free Information Service
Wondering what you can do in your own home to help combat climate change? CAT’s free information service offers independent and impartial advice on a wide range of areas to help you live more sustainably.
Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panels
The price of Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels has dropped rapidly in the last ten years. A domestic PV array can now be cost effective without any subsidy. You can sell…
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Natural building materials
At CAT we’ve been using natural building materials for many years, and you can see examples all around our visitor centre. We also run hands-on courses and workshops and sell…
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Energy saving at home
Domestic energy saving measures are vital if we are to achieve the goal of a zero carbon future. Reducing the UK’s energy demand will make it much easier to meet…
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