Eco-Building
Torfaen County Borough Council has piloted a very unusual building on one of its industrial estates. Completed in April 2006 the Eco-building is part of a trans-national project aimed at improving environmental management. Constructed from timber and insulated using local straw bales, the building is designed to have minimal environmental impact and to demonstrate the use of sustainable materials and building techniques.
Environmentally friendly features of the building include straw bale insulation, rainwater harvesting, photo-sensitive lighting, recycled cellulose insulation and a small photo-voltaic/wind turbine system.
The Eco-building is used as a venue to host environmental seminars, workshops, demonstrations for local businesses and staff training sessions. The building is also open to visitors and available for hire. If you would like any further information then get in touch - we are keen to spread the message about environmentally friendly building design!
If you would like any information on the Eco-building or if you would like to book the building for conferences, seminars or would just like to come and have a tour please contact ecobuilding@torfaen.gov.uk|
