Museum Meets: A sustainable future for Manchester - Housing

07 May 2013

The latest in a series of free discussion events for adults will take place on Tuesday, 14 May (6-8pm) at The Manchester Museum.

The Faculty of Life Sciences and The Manchester Museum are hosting a series of discussion events exploring the development of a sustainable future for Manchester.

These events will bring together experts from outside the university and academic researchers to present the pertinent issues, ideas and solutions surrounding transport, clothing, housing, biodiversity and food.

The latest event in the series will take place as follows:

Tuesday, 14 May (6-8pm): Housing with Richard Frankland, Dwelle

Using cellulose fibre extracted from 100% recycled newspaper for insulation, Dwelle create sustainable eco-friendly micro-buildings that aim to be resourceful and efficient. Architect Richard Frankland will introduce the key issues surrounding housing and the environment, and discuss the implications of using renewable materials to create ecological structures.

Also considering the pertinent issues and ideas surrounding housing and sustainability:

• Angela Connelly from the School of Environment and Development will discuss the issue of adapting to climate change and innovative solutions to flood risks;
• Andrew Karvonen, Lecturer in Architecture and Urbanism will look at reducing the carbon footprint of houses in Manchester.

Booking

Contact:

• 0161 275 2648 or museum@manchester.ac.uk

Future events

• 21 May: Biodiversity with Matthew Holker, Greater Manchester Ecology Unit
• 28 May: Food with Pam Warhurst, Incredible Edible