CarbonLite Programme
An AECB initiative providing the tools and knowledge to create low-energy buildings in line with existing and future legislation covering both domestic and non-domestic buildings.
Available to all AECB members, the CarbonLite Programme is a practical step-by-step guide aimed at all those practitioners involved in the design, construction and use of low-energy, low-CO₂ emissions buildings. The Programme is designed to be clear, informative and impartial, and outlines the reasons behind the need for more sustainable building practices, as well as providing wide-ranging yet detailed guidance on the ways in which this change is best achieved.
Through its unique combination of research materials, technical data, training programmes, discussion forums and useful links and contacts, the CarbonLite Programme represents an essential resource in the building sector’s drive towards low-carbon living and the legislation that will regulate it.
CarbonLite Professional Development Programme & Passivhaus Courses
Drawing on the experience and expertise of the AECB members, the CarbonLite Training Programme (run for the AECB by Warm) offers expert advice and guidance to those involved in commissioning, designing, constructing and using low energy and low carbon buildings via the following training courses.
Upcoming courses
Plymouth 29th April – 3rd May 2013 and 20th – 24th May 2013
Bristol, 9th – 13th Sep 2013 and 23rd – 27th Sep 2013
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London, W2 5RH This is a convenient location, only minutes from Paddington station. Within London there are a number of exciting projects – previous courses benefited from visits to 2 Passivhaus retrofits – 1 domestic and 1 community hall. Plymouth, National Marine Aquarium, PL4 0LF The » Read More
Joke Brans Joke trained as an Architect at Antwerp University and joined the Belgian Passivhaus specialist consultancy Passiefhuis-Platform vzw (PHP) immediately on graduation. She now divides her time between the architectural practice ‘Archi gen cvba’ and PHP, and is a regular trainer in PHPP. » Read More
Certify your building to Silver and Passivhaus Standard Every building project undertaken in line with the goals of AECB CarbonLite has the potential to provide useful data for future learning. Individual projects are therefore never judged in simple terms of success or failure. However, where » Read More
An AECB initiative providing the tools and knowledge to create low-energy buildings in line with existing and future legislation covering both domestic and non-domestic buildings. Available to all AECB members, the CarbonLite Programme is a practical step-by-step guide aimed at all those practitioners involved in » Read More
Sophisticated modelling software for real-world accuracy A clear understanding of the calculations and predictions involved in low-energy building relies upon the use of accurate modelling software. Based on dynamic thermal simulations validated by data gathered from hundreds of low-energy buildings, the German Passive House Planning » Read More
Become a Certified Passivhaus Designer with CarbonLite! Our programme of courses is designed to prepare delegates for the Certified European Passivhaus Designer Exam. Why CarbonLite Passivhaus Designer Training? Courses are developed specifically for the UK and use UK building examples. The course is delivered by » Read More
A 3-stage set of realistic and workable energy performance standards lies at the heart of the CarbonLite Programme. Applicable to both residential and non-residential buildings, these performance standards act as clear and achievable targets designed to help guide all those involved in the delivery and » Read More