More sustainable living
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum will hold a dedicated eco homes festival in 2022, delivering practical assistance and advice to help Scotland become a net zero nation.
Taking place on August 8-12, the Green Home Festival will engage the public and businesses in the global challenge, offering demonstrations and hands-on guidance to help everyone reduce their carbon footprint and become more energy efficient.
The week-long experience will be part of the official Edinburgh Festival Fringe and will be organised by members of the CICV Forum, which is aiming to build it into an annual event.
One of the event’s organisers, John McKinney, secretary of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors, said: “The event will show and highlight the important role that construction will play for Scotland to achieve its net zero target in the years ahead.
“Delivered via collaboration across the Scottish construction industry through the CICV Forum, we are aiming to make this inaugural event an annual occasion that will help to build a long-term legacy and demonstrate our commitment to greener, low-carbon solutions.”
The Green Home Festival will host around 15 shows across five days, targeting homeowners, professionals, local authorities, housing associations and local authorities.
The sessions will be delivered via a hybrid of in-person and virtual shows, with in-person presentations hosted in Edinburgh and live-streamed to a global online audience.
On offer will be practical advice on how to carry out effective retrofit work on older homes as well as the latest technology for new homes. The sessions will also show how the construction industry can work together to make green home living a reality for everyone.
info@greenhomefestival.co.uk