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published: 21/10/2008

INSITE is the new OFFSITE

BRE is pleased to announce the fourth in its series of OFFSITE events. The show has been re-branded as INSITE with a broader mission to raise awareness of the latest developments in design, technology, materials and build techniques that are contributing to the UK's sustainable future.  

BRE Director, Jaya Skandamoorthy explains 'the OFFSITE events have been introducing new developments and innovations to the construction industry since 2003, but with the rapid pace of change in the industry, the event itself is changing – new issues, new buildings, even a new name – INSITE09, Constructing the Future.’

Combining a full scale building exhibition, a topical conference programme and an interactive indoor demonstration, INSITE09 takes place at BRE from 1- 4 June 2009. Highlights include the launch of the next development of the BRE Innovation Park which includes:
  • the unveiling of the ‘Natural House’, sponsored by the Prince’s Foundation, a sustainable home built from natural materials to the latest sustainability standards
  • the launch of the ‘Hemp House’, sponsored by the National Non-Food Crops Centre (NNFCC), which will demonstrate the benefits of renewable fuels and materials
  • a Health Centre of the future by Re-Thinking that will give a glimpse of the fast approaching changes in health delivery
  • the winning community landscape design for the park which will be the result of a competition being jointly run by the British Homes Awards and the Landscape Institute.  
Show sponsors from 2007, DuPont and the Energy Saving Trust have confirmed their commitment to the event for 2009.   Jay MacDonald of DuPont says ’Continuing innovation is the key to surviving the challenging economic times ahead  - we are delighted to take part in INSITE where we’ll be showcasing our latest range of innovative construction products’

For more information contact Linda McKeown, BRE
T 01923 664569, E mckeownl@bre.co.uk or visit www.insite09.co.uk

Notes to Editor


BRE
BRE has been Building a better world for almost 90 years through cutting edge research, consultancy and testing services. Our unrivalled knowledge of sustainability and innovation is now used across the construction industry and in the corporate world creating better buildings, communities and businesses. BRE is part of the BRE Group of companies owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The profits made by BRE go to the BRE Trust and are used to conduct key research projects for the construction sector. www.bre.co.uk

The Prince’s Foundation
The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment is an educational charity which exists to improve the quality of people’s lives by teaching and practising timeless and ecological ways of planning, designing and building. www.princes-foundation.org

NNFCC
The National Non-Food Crops Centre (NNFCC) is the UK's national centre for renewable fuels, materials and technologies, based in York. They seek to introduce renewable fuels and materials into the marketplace, and provide independent information and advice to agriculture, academia, Government, industry, the media and the public. www.nnfcc.co.uk

The Landscape Institute
The Landscape Institute is the Royal Chartered body for landscape architects, professionals who inspire people to expect the best from the natural and built environments. Parks, streets, regeneration, waterways and open space - this is the work of landscape architects. We are a charitable body working to enhance and conserve our landscapes whether rural, urban or coastal.  www.landscapeinstitute.org

The British Homes Award
The British Homes Awards provide unrivalled opportunity for architectural practices to showcase their design vision for tomorrow's lifestyle home.  www.britishhomesawards.com

DuPont
Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel. www.dupont.com

EST
Energy Saving Trust is an independent government funded initiative focused on promoting action that leads to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions - a key contributor to man-made climate change.  It does this by helping people to use energy more efficiently, conserve water, reduce waste and make renewable energy sources more accessible. We also help people choose greener ways of travel at home and at work. We have a range of advice services - delivered on a local level - which provide practical solutions to environmental issues with enthusiasm and passion. www.energysavingtrust.org.uk