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Ian Moore Genesis Operations Director The Genesis Project Somerset College of Arts and Technology Wellington Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5AX 01823 366 416.

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1 Ian Moore Genesis Operations Director The Genesis Project Somerset College of Arts and Technology Wellington Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5AX 01823 366 416 www.genesisproject.com

2 the beginning Centre for Vocational Excellence in Construction (crafts, professions and sustainability) Born out of a student project and regional research Design competition involving all stakeholders Supported by SWRDA Priority – Education and Training Meeting the regional skills agenda

3 the project Will: explain, explore and evaluate cutting edge thinking in sustainable construction by introducing the use of sustainable materials into the mainstream construction industry

4 the project Will: explain, explore and evaluate cutting edge thinking in sustainable construction by introducing the use of sustainable materials into the mainstream construction industry consist of a series of pavilions constructed of earth, straw, clay and timber, with living roofs, and a water pavilion demonstrating the latest water-saving devices

5 the project Will: explain, explore and evaluate cutting edge thinking in sustainable construction by introducing the use of sustainable materials into the mainstream construction industry consist of a series of pavilions constructed of earth, straw, clay and timber, with living roofs, and a water pavilion demonstrating the latest water-saving devices demonstrate energy saving and utilise both solar and biomass forms of energy

6 the project Will: explain, explore and evaluate cutting edge thinking in sustainable construction by introducing the use of sustainable materials into the mainstream construction industry consist of a series of pavilions constructed of earth, straw, clay and timber, with living roofs, and a water pavilion demonstrating the latest water-saving devices demonstrate energy saving and utilise both solar and biomass forms of energy serve as a facility enabling people from throughout the South West to access information on sustainable construction and have the opportunity to see high quality buildings which have been constructed using sustainable methods

7 the project Will: demonstrate the benefits of sustainable urban drainage systems, designed to regulate the flow of water into our rivers

8 the project Will: demonstrate the benefits of sustainable urban drainage systems, designed to regulate the flow of water into our rivers serve as a hub for wider sustainability activities involving the community and working with all our regional partners

9 the project Will: demonstrate the benefits of sustainable urban drainage systems, designed to regulate the flow of water into our rivers serve as a hub for wider sustainability activities involving the community and working with all our regional partners provide a wide range of resources and learning opportunities for school pupils, college students, the public, architects and builders

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11 the metric building

12 the vision

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14 foundations and framework

15 the earth pavilion - cobb blocks

16 the earth pavilion - mass cobb

17 the earth pavilion - rammed earth

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20 the water pavilion

21 the clay pavilion

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41 The Genesis Project Somerset College of Arts and Technology Wellington Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5AX 01823 366 416 www.genesisproject.com


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