KEYNOTE STAGE 2
Net zero and natural materials
02 March / 12.15 - 13.00
Natural materials include timber, hemp, straw, clay and wool and can be used for a wide range of construction applications such as structural elements, insulation and finishes. Interest in these materials continues to grow due to their sustainability credentials including technical performance, lower embodied carbon, health benefits and ability to lock-up carbon during their lifespan. What role do natural materials have to play in delivering net zero buildings, and are there any barriers to their increased uptake?
Curated by
Panel overview:
Chair:
Katherine Adams, Technical Associate/Circular Economy Lead, Alliance for Sustainable Building Products
Panel:
Growing the market for mass timber construction: An update on the Timber Accelerator Hub
Joe Giddings, Director, Timber Accelerator Hub
It’s more than just U-values: The multiple roles of natural fibre insulation
Mark Lynn, Managing Director, Eden Renewables Innovation/Thermafleece
The health and carbon benefits of natural paints
Anton Boekhoudt, National Architectural Business Development Manager, Keim Mineral Paints