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- 11th-12th September -Westpoint Exeter
- SelfBuild & Design Show -guidance, inspiration and advice to
aid your plans for a self build or similar project.
Speak to experts on finance and insurance to architecture, essential
products and green living. Free tickets.
17-18 September
2010, Shetland Museum & Archives, Lerwick, Shetland Islands
- POWER OF PLACE (Shetland
Architectural Society, Shetland Arts, Architecture+Design Scotland
and Shetland Islands Council) Present:
Building Resilience in Island Communities: International Architecture
Conference
An innovative and international conference presenting ideas
on dealing with the challenge of future-proofing our dwellings,
infrastructure and communities. There will be a particular
focus on remote and island communities. An RIAS international
architecture design competition will also be launched at the
conference. Of particular interest to: Architecture, design,
sustainability, housing, construction, renewables, landscape,
community, technology, planning, infrastructure and rural development
professionals and students. The £175 price includes: Two
day conference, civic reception (Thursday evening), Shetland
Deluxe buffet dinner (Friday evening) and Shetland architectural
tours led by Shetland Architectural Society members.
Further information, contact: Carol Duncan at Shetland Arts
on 01595 743843 or by email: carol.duncan@shetlandarts.org
- 23rd -26th September -Earls Court, London
- 100% Design
- One of the world's most important
contemporary architecture and interior design exhibitions presenting
the latest furniture, lighting, accessories etc. The show also
features architectural products in 100% Detail, cutting-edge
materials in100% Materials, along with an inspiring programme
of seminars showcasing new ideas using colour.
- 1st -3rd
October, Earl's Court, London
- The National Home Improvement Show
REAL inspiration for REAL HOMES
Your REAL home improvement starts here! Create space, add value,
enhance lighting, view the latest trends and designs or simply
create a fabulous home the possibilities are endless.
From a basic home makeover to a total renovation, stunning kitchen
to replacing your windows you'll find the practical advice and
the products that will really improve your home.
Get the best in home improvement, design and space saving advice
from real experts including TV personalities George Clarke (C4s
'The Home Show'), Julia Kendell (presenter of 'DIY SOS' and '60
minute makeover'), Matt James (TV's City Gardener) and our very
own Michael Holmes (Editor in Chief Real Homes Magazine and presenter
C5s 'I own Britain's Best Home')
8th-10th October 2010 -NEC, Birmingham
- Grand Designs Live 2010
- Returning for the fifth consecutive
year to the Birmingham NEC, the award-winning Grand Designs Live
Birmingham is back, showcasing inspirational design, self build,
interiors and cutting-edge homewares.
- 17th-20th October -Birmingham NEC
- BEST
-Built Environment Solutions and Technologies -the new built
environment exhibition for innovative products and technologies,
which replaces Interbuild Specifier, the leading construction
trade fair for architects and builders.
October
-Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre
The
Renovation and Self Build Show Aberdeen
- This show
brings together the foremost expertise, advice and suppliers
to make your Home Building or Renovation project happen. With
a wide and varied exhibitor list with thousands of products,
master classes and demonstrations, plus two feature seminar theatres
with the most prominent speakers in the industry covering the
hottest topics all weekend, this is the main event for the Home
Builder or Renovator in the North of Scotland.
- For more information,
visit the website: http://www.renovateandselfbuild.co.uk
March Earls Court, London
- Ecobuild -Ecobuild is the world's
biggest event dedicated to sustainable design, construction and
the built environment -meet suppliers of sustainable construction
products, materials and services.
 
- March -NEC
The
National Homebuilding & Renovating Show
- If you are
thinking about extending, converting, improving or even building
your own home, visit The National Homebuilding & Renovating
Show at the NEC. Offering over 500 exhibitors, free seminars
and masterclasses and the opportunity to 'Ask the Experts', you
need look no further for all the advice and inspiration you could
possibly need to create your dream home. A one-stop shop for
anyone wanting to increase the value of their current home, save
up to 30% on a new home or simply to look for ideas to get you
started.
- April -Earls Court, London
- Daily
Maily Ideal Home Show -offering thousands of ideas, advice and inspiration
for the home.
May Excel, London
- Grand Designs Live -spin off exhibition from Kevin McCloud's
Channel 4 TV series.
June
-Royal
Welsh Showground, Bulith Wells, Powys
- Greener Homes and Buildings -calls itself the
biggest consumer event in the UK dedicated towards a greener
ethos.-the show only has only those companies that conform to
the Greener Homes & Buildings ethos - products, concepts
and services that are geared towards reducing your dependancy
on expensive fossil fuels, whilst helping to lessen the impact
on our environment. Features eco design and construction, renewable
energy and water management, waste reduction, renovation and
refurbishment, environmental building materials and guest presentations.
- June -Knebworth House, Hertfordshire
- Salvo
Fair
Salvo Fair is an extesive outdoor exhibition of architectural
salvage, garden antiques and reclaimed building materials. Everything
is for sale.
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