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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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