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14 October 2026

How can Birmingham build the new homes it needs and hit net-zero, all while the construction industry grapples with viability, rising material costs and inflation?

On Wednesday 4 November, we are hosting an evening with EH Smith: Birmingham’s Route to Net Zero Housing.

We will be bringing together experts from all corners of the industry to tackle housing and net-zero holistically. Sharing emerging thinking and new ideas, before a panel discussion chaired by Director and RIBA President-elect, Jay Morton. The Bell Phillips team will share strategies for simpler, leaner design that can cut upfront embodied carbon by over 30% whilst bringing costs down.

The goal is not only to lower costs and meet net zero targets. It is to do both and create wonderful places to live.

Speakers include:

Emily Landsborough, Sustainability Lead, Ibstock

Sasha Swannell, Sustainability Designer, Bell Phillips

With more speakers to be announced…

Date: 18:00 Wednesday 4 November

Location: EH Smith Design Centre, 312-314 Bradford St, Birmingham, B5 6ET

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bell-phillips-low-cost-low-carbon-tickets-2003357772025#location

Sign up for tickets and we look forward to seeing you there.

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