Low-energy buildings
Ever since CAT first started, one of our main aims has been to construct low energy buildings. Reducing heating demand is vital when building or renovating, because it’s then much…
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How we build matters! CAT has five decades of experience exploring how we can build and renovate using natural, low impact materials to create well insulated buildings, helping people to reduce their energy use and their emissions. We offer free advice on what solutions might work for you, and if you visit CAT you can see examples of sustainable buildings in practice.
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Planning permission for an eco-building project
Getting planning permission for an eco-building project will often be no more difficult than for a conventional building. It will depend on the location, and whether specific rules will apply…
Natural building materials
At CAT we’ve been using natural building materials for many years, and there are many examples around the centre. We also run hands-on courses and workshops and sell many practical…
The WISE Building
WISE, the Wales Institute for Sustainable Education, is a state of the art educational facility. It is home to CAT’s postgraduate courses on renewable energy, building design and environmental sustainability.…
Whole House Eco-Retrofit
In CAT’s Zero Carbon Britain report, we promote a mass retrofit of all existing buildings, to greatly reduce heating demand. Renewable energy can then meet our heating needs as well as…
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Free, independent and impartial advice on a wide array of topics relating to sustainability and sustainable living, from renewable energy, green building and renovations to woodland management and gardening.
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