As the effects of the ecological and climate crisis become ever more present there is a growing public demand for alternatives to the everyday, extractive materials used within our built environment (a sector responsible for 25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions).
Architects, builders and citizens are imagining a new future exploring traditional building practices and natural materials, low embodied carbon construction and construction technology to produce new forms of material practices, culture and economy in solidarity with the people and our landscapes.
As we move towards the installation of our first Intertidal Allotment prototypes this spring, our Materials Season will explore this reconnection with natural and bio-based materials and how they can support traditional methods of food production that have long been part of local coastal heritage.
Sunday 23 February, 11:00-12:00 – Wild Materials Talk with Material Cultures
Saturday 8 March, 13:30-16:30 – Rock Pool Ring Workshop with Tim Walker & Andrew Merritt
Thursday 20 March – Biochar Seed Holder Workshop with Carbon Cell (For EKC Sheppey College students only)
Visit our events page for more information about each event.