Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Nature Based Design and Materials for Retrofit in Scotland - with Morgan Sindall

This 1-hour Lunch ‘n’ Learn will explore how nature based solutions are being employed in retrofit designs in the move towards the transition to net zero in Scotland. 

What is this session about? 

Good retrofit design is crucial for its success.

The use of nature based solutions, and responsible materials, are at the centre of Morgan Sindall’s Retrofit design, particularly in their retrofit of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service Buildings in Edinburgh.

This retrofit of these buildings will enable the estate to fulfil its commitment to Scotland’s decarbonisation strategy of being carbon neutral by 2040.

Sustainable materials such as sheep wool, seaweed and more, is not yet widely used at scale across large retrofit projects. However, there is research, trails and discussions on how to scale up production and use of these.

Morgan Sindall will speak at this webinar and share their expertise from this project, and how nature based solutions and materials played a crucial role.

The expert speaker, Elizabeth Halliday, Head of Responsible Business (Scotland) from Morgan Sindall, will share her knowledge and design experience from this project, and past roles, to help the audience understand the potential of natural solutions in live retrofit projects.


By attending this session, you will:

  • Understand the key areas of design required in retrofit
  • Understand the design of a live retrofit project in Edinburgh
  • Understand how natural solutions have been used in this project, and can be used in others

This session is part of the Retrofit Programme; the programme is delivered by the School and sponsored by NatWest Group – You can learn more about this here

Any content you view or services you access is provided by the Supply Chain Sustainability School, and NatWest is not responsible for or liable for any content, including, but not limited to any advertising, products, materials, services or advice

This is a live online session. We will contact you with joining instructions at least 24 hours before your session starts. 

What can I expect from a [Lunch ‘n’ Learn/Webinar]? 

Lunch ‘n’ Learns are a quick introduction to a topic, 45-60 mins to fit around your busy schedule. 

What are the technical requirements?  

You will need:  

  • An internet connection 
  • A computer with a microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook) 
  • Earphones/headphones/speakers (preferable) 
  • A tablet/iPad/smartphone/iPhone to load facilitation tools 

What are the attendance requirements? 

  • Please arrive promptly and stay for the duration. This means arriving no later than 10 minutes to the session and attending the full 2 hours.  
  • To receive your CPD accreditation and for this to be tracked through your Supply Chain Sustainability School dashboard make sure your full name is reflected on your Zoom account when you join the session.  
  • Please note, if you fail to meet the attendance requirements, unfortunately you will not be issued a CPD Certificate. 

Can I invite a colleague? 

  • Yes, you can invite as many colleagues as you’d like. Simply follow the instructions when you click through to register under ‘Add or cancel additional attendees’. 
  • When I've finished, what related training session should I do next? 

Contact details: 

If you have any questions about this session, please contact loraine@supplychainschool.co.uk 

 



Venue
Zoom - Online
GB

Date & time

Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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