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7 December 2004 (E4229) - From cork boards to hemp homes:the growing use of crops in construction 7 December 2004 (E4229) - From cork boards to hemp homes:the growing use of crops in construction

Date: 7 December 2004
Speakers: Andrew Cripps, Buro Happold; Andrew Ormerod, Eden Project; Peter Walker, University of Bath; Richard Handyside, Construction Resources

Venue: Taunton

Description: A look at the use of crop-based materials for a variety of functions within buildings. Some of the products available were profiled, focusing on real life applications. Future challenges for the industry were also highlighted.

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Keywords: sustainable construction, materials, sustainable resource use, materials technology 


Price:   £25.00 

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