The AECB is a network of individuals and companies with a common aim of promoting sustainable building. It brings together builders, architects, designers, manufacturers, housing associations and local authorities, to develop, share and promote best practice in environmentally sustainable building. We pride ourselves on our independence, relevance and practicality.
Have You Seen?
- IN CONVERSATION WITH DR FEIST – VIDEOS
The founder of Passivhaus talks comfort, ventilation, and much more with AECB's Peter Warm.
- AECB ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Milton Keynes 10-11 June 2010 + optional tours, 12 June. Incorporating 1st Passivhaus Buildings Conference, 11 June. Not to be missed! More info to come.
- AECB AT ECOBUILD
AECB is putting on two seminars in the Ecobuild Fringe: an in-depth look at heat-recovery ventilation, and a discussion of attitudes to uptake of the Passivhaus standard. Other AECB members are also giving talks and seminars, and our experts will be available on the AECB stand. More info here
- LOCAL GROUPS
There are now 11 active AECB regional groups, with some fascinating talks and venues. Check out the programmes here.
- AECB ON TWITTER
AECBnet offers daily updates and snippets: anyone can view here; you don't have to have an account.
- AECB offers Passivhaus Certification
AECB is now able to offer a Passivhaus Certification service, accredited by the Passivhaus Institut in Darmstadt, Germany.
AECB is now one of four organisations in Britain and Ireland able to offer certification to this leading European low energy standard. AECB also now offers certification of AECB Silver Standard projects (performance version). More information
- Passivhaus Buildings AECB has established a new organisation, the Passivhaus Buildings Trust, a centre of excellence for low energy and low carbon buildings, taking forward the success of Carbonlite. The Trust is wholly owned by the AECB, and will build on the huge base of expertise and experience within the AECB. Find out more.
What does the AECB do?
- The AECB develops & publishes standards for sustainable building, and delivers training, including on the use of the Passivhaus standard and design tool. Find out more on the CarbonLite pages.
- The AECB has a busy web forum, and holds an annual conference and runs local groups for members.
- The AECB is run by its members and is an independent, not for profit organisation.
- To find an AECB member to provide sustainable building design, construction or building materials, see our directory of members.
