28 January 2009
Consumer awareness is the focus of a series of Free Seminars on Building and Sustainability, Renovation and Home Buying being run by Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects beginning in February.
Bookings are necessary for the seminars which provide consumers with practical information and strategies, and an opportunity to ask questions and join in discussions.
The venue
for the Seminars is Hawthorn Reception, 555 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn. Registration
at 6.15pm.
Bookings are essential call Archicentre on 1300 13 45 13 or use the internet
for booking at www.archicentre.com.au
6.30pm
- 8.30pm Tuesday 24th February 2009
Sustainability - Ten Things You Should Know about Building in a Changing
Climate
The talk will
cover why houses are cracking, what people can do to save water and energy,
discuss alternative construction techniques, showcase a recent sustainable building
project and take questions from the audience.
6.30pm -
8.30pm Wednesday 4th March 2009
Renovating - Ten Things You Should Know About Renovating Before You Start
The talk will provide everything you need to know about the design and construction
of your renovation, including planning, permits, pit-falls and a case study
of a completed project with time for questions as well.
6.30pm -
8.30pm Wednesday 11th March 2009
Home Buying - Ten Things You Should Know About Buying a Home
The talk will cover how to find a home, how not to buy a lemon, investing right,
how to make a profit and field questions from the audience
6.30pm - 8.30pm Wednesday 25th March 2009
Pests - Ten Things You Should Know About Pests in the Home
The talk will cover a variety of household pests and tell you what to look
for, what to do if you find them and what will happen if you don't!
Media Enquiries:
David Hallett
General Manager Archicentre (03) 9819 4577 Mobile: 0439 439 115
Ron
Smith Corporate Media Communications Archicentre (03) 9818 5700 Mobile: 0417
329 201