Billy Aiken, Author at Centre for Alternative Technology

Understanding insulation

To reduce energy use and cut emissions, we need to insulate millions of UK homes, but choosing the right material isn’t always straightforward. We explore some of the options.

Why we teach… soil health assessment

Next in our series looking at themes and topics explored by students on CAT Masters degrees, Dr Rebecca Kent introduces why we teach soil health assessment and looks at some…

COP28 – a critical milestone

As global leaders gather in Dubai for the start of the UN climate talks, CAT’s Paul Allen explores some of the key issues and looks ahead to what we can…

CAT joins Protecting our Planet Day for schools

On Thursday 30 November, CAT is taking part in an inspiring day dedicated to environmental issues and solutions, livestreamed from experts around the world to schools across the UK.

CAT conversations: Janna Laan Lomas – Founding Director of Grain Architecture

Janna Laan Lomas graduated from a CAT postgraduate course in architecture in 2014. She now runs Grain Architecture, a design practice specialising in the use of natural low-carbon materials. Alis…

Why we teach… Sustainable Materials in the Built Environment

Next in our new series looking at themes and topics explored by students on CAT Masters degrees, Tim Coleridge introduces the importance of learning about the sustainability of materials and…

A statement from CAT co-CEOs, Eileen Kinsman and Paul Booth

We confirm with a heavy heart the closure of CAT’s visitor centre to day visitors from 09 November 2023. It will remain open for students, educational group visits, events, and…

Innovating our way to zero carbon

Dr Anna Bullen and Amanda Smith look back on three years of designing and running CAT’s Zero Carbon Britain innovation labs and training courses that are empowering organisations to act…

Domestic Wind Power

Joel Rawson explains what you should consider before installing a turbine at home and suggests ways to support wind power as part of a community, which could be better for…

Sowing the seeds of innovation at CAT

To tackle the climate and nature emergency, transformational change is needed in all regions and across every sector. Take a closer look at some of the innovative organisations born at…

Author: Billy Aiken