Open Science Retreat 2026

Session

CAT Activity

8 Apr 2026, 10:00

Centre for Alternative Technology

Description

Workshops and tours to learn more about environmental sustainability

101. Sustainable Building & CAT Site Tour

08/04/2026, 10:00

The manufacture of concrete is responsible for around 6% of global CO2 emissions. This workshop explores the use of low carbon alternatives to concrete and other commonly used building materials. It makes full use of CAT’s unique collection of sustainable buildings and also covers the basic material properties commonly required in building design.

The tour covers the history of the site...

100. The Story of Water

08/04/2026, 13:30

The story of water is an exploration of the role of water in our daily lives and to the health of the planet. A guided tour gives full guided access to CAT off grid water system, reservoir, water treatment facilities, hydro generator and water balanced railway. The tour ends at the CAT waste water treatment reed beds and finally the beautiful River Dulas.