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by Chris Stewart
RIAS Sustainability Accredited Architect, RIAS Sustainability Assessor, Director of SEDA (Scottish Ecological Design Association), Director/ Architect at collective architecture
and
Prof. Sandy Halliday BSc(Hons) MPhil CEng MCIBSE FRSA , Principal, Gaia Research
Sustainability - what why how
 
What is sustainability
- Definition of sustainability
- A description of sustainability (eco minimalism / 5 elements )
- How does the RIAS describe sustainability (RIAS Sustainability policy)
- Are RIAS members aware of the policy
Why is it important
Present: Depleting resources / climate change / UN nations IPCC statement on climate change / Construction industry’s contribution / opportunity for change
Past: RIAS sustainability policy / accreditation, awareness of the past.
Future: Direction of RIAS / RIBA Ethics and Sustainability Commission
How to get involved
- RIAS Sustainability Accreditation / Promote RIAS Policy
- Link with existing organisations
- Existing publications (include Sustainable Construction Book Launch)
- GIA Sustainable portal (Chloe Yuill, Scot McAulay)
 
** All events start at 18:00 in the Billiards Room of the Mackintosh at the Willow in Sauchiehall Street with Teas and Coffee served from 17.30.**
Tickets -
Please book you tickets on our Eventbrite Page.
Season tickets £70 (7 CPD events)
Single CPD tickets £17
Free to full time students with a valid matriculation card (limited  number of places available). Please write directly to  practice@gia.org.uk to book your place.  
Event Details -
- Access is via the retail entrance then lift or stairway. 
- All welcome to look around the exhibition area. 
- The Small Practice Group meet in the Conference Room, on the 2nd floor between 17:00 – 17:55. 
- Coffee, Tea, Water, Juice, Shortbread is served on the 2nd floor between 17:30 – 18:00. 
- CPD presentation in the Billiards Room, on 2nd floor between 18:00 – c.19:30. 
- CPD Certificates will be emailed after the CPD event. Please ensure we have the correct email address on the attendance sheet when signing in on the night. 
 
          
        
      