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Passive Vs Active House
Passive Vs Active housing is a nuanced debate examining sustainability and reliance on electricity. We look at how these approaches differ and the standards set by the government.

CPD Presentations
The Professor Tom Woolley Presentation
In late September, we hosted our first CPD, with presenters including Professor Tom Woolley. Before releasing the videos we have decided to offer an overview of the presentations, beginning with Tom's

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Roots Of Survival
Our increasing urbanisation has cut us off from the environment. We look at studies and see what we should do to reconnect our roots od survival.

News
HEMSPAN’S First Hemp CPD Event – Who’s Talking?
We're hosting our first hemp CPD event in collaboration with Margent Farm in the most picturesque surroundings. Read all about who will be presenting on the day.

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Heroes, Who Needs ‘Em?
We look at the heroes of the sustainable construction world. In particular, one company that has pioneered ecological building using hemp.

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Hemp: Achieving Net-Zero
This week we look at the impact hemp can have on achieving net-zero. We take a look at two high-polluting industries and the role that startups have in inspiring change.

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Thinking about a more breathable future
How we construct our buildings affects those who build them and the end-user. This week we look at how.

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The Cost of Living with Concrete
In this first of our series, we look at a current, critical element of the construction industry, concrete