events and shows
Shows, Lectures and workshops
28th June 2011
LISW Green Roof Seminar
I will be talking at the Genesis Centre, Somerset College, Taunton for the SW chapter of the Landscape Institute on green walling, wearing my Biotecture hat.
May 2011
Chelsea Flower Show
BioTecture had a dominant presence at the flower show this year with three of the main gardens featuring our wall, plus one inside the marquee. These were the B&Q vertical allotment by Patrick Collins (Gold), the Principality of Monaco garden by Sarah Erbele (Gold), the British Heart Foundation by Anne Marie-Powell (Silver) and in the Marquee the IDG (Indoor Garden Design)stand (Bronze). As a company, BioTecture was kept flat out fulfilling it's part in all of these!
3rd March 2011
EcoBuild, Excel, Docklands, London
Mark will be talking at two venues at Ecobuild: on the Cityscape stand, where BioTecture will be demonstrating its green wall systems, he will talk on vertical food production at 11 AM and in the Sustainable Small Projects session at 12.30 he will talk on Rainwater and water re-use.
10th November 2010
Climate Adaptation and Health Contributions from Green Sector, Oslo, Norway
Mark Laurence will be talking in Oslo about the contribution of green walling and other green technologies in creating sustainable, healthy urban environments.
29-30th October 2010
AESOP 2nd European Sustainable Food Planning Conference, Brighton
Mark Laurence will be talking at this conference on urban food production, focusing upon vertical food farming and urban forest gardening; an increasingly critical issue in a rapidly urbanising world. To book this conference, visit the website.
15th September 2010
World Green Roof Congress, London
Mark Laurence will be speaking at this international event, on the sustainable and ecological benefits of green walls. Click here to visit the event website and book a ticket.
May 3rd 2010
Seminars on Water and Urban food Production - Grand Designs Live, Excel, London
In these seminars I will be part of a panel discussing aspects of sustainable water and urban food production - 12 and 1 o'clock.
May 6rd 2010
SeminarGreen Roofs and Living Walls, BALI - Green Roof Centre, Sheffield
I will be giving a presentation on the current and future potentials of green walls and related systems..
May 13th 2010
Flowering Rooftops and Living Walls - English Gardening School
In this workshop I will explore aspects of urban gardening, especially the use of vertical spaces and the incorporation of biomembranes into the design of sustainable buildings.
To book a place, http://www.englishgardeningschool.co.uk/scge.asp
May 20th 2010
Gardening as if the Future Mattered - English Gardening School
In this workshop I will explore the future role of gardens in an era of increasing population, diminishing energy supplies and global warming. I have designed and built many gardens, all with some aspect of ecologically-driven design, including experiments with biofiltration, cyclical systems, natural planting and design psychology. In the face of rising global challenges we look at new ways of producing beautiful, productive spaces in which to live and work.
To book a place, http://www.englishgardeningschool.co.uk/scge.asp
October 7th 2009
PlantNetwork Autumn Conference, West Dean
PlantNetwork is the national network for Botanic gardens and their three day Autumn conference is “Fruit and Vegetables in Public Gardens”, to be held at West Dean Gardens, near Chichester, West Sussex. I am speaking on the subject of vertical food systems and edible landscapes. You can book a place by visiting the PlantNetwork website: http://www.plantnetwork.org/.
July 20th 2009
Exeter Architectural Forum
I will be one of several speakers and will talk on green walls and biological architecture. Very ecologically focused. Venue: Exeter Phoenix
May 9th 2009
SGD (Society of garden Designers) Masterclass in Sustainable Garden Design
I will be a keynote speaker at this event held in Edinburgh, (a repeat of the one held in Bristol last year - see below) where I will discuss the wider ecological implications of peak oil, sustainability and urban food production. Bookable via the SGD.
February 21st 2009
Front Gardens: Design, the Law & Sustainability
I will be speaking, along with Mark Gregory of Landmark Consultants. I will be dealing with he sustainability side of the workshop, vertical landscapes and edible planting. Booking via SGD website. SOLD OUT
January 27th 2009
Living Roofs & Walls
This conference, organised by Livingroofs.org was a technical day on green roofs and my talk was, of course, on living walls, and my work with BioTecture.
December 2nd-3rd 2008
AJ Sustainable Design Summit
I was a speaker at this event held in London at the American Square Conference Centre, where I discussed (on the 3rd) the ecological and social benefits and future potentials of green walling. More information and booking can be found on the AJ website at: http://www.emapconferences.co.uk/sustainabledesign/
November 7th 2008
SGD (Society of garden Designers) Masterclass in Sustainable Garden Design
I was a keynote speaker at this event held in Bristol at the Create Centre, where I discussed the wider ecological implications of peak oil, sustainability and urban food production (where hydroponic wall systems will play a part). A recording of the event was made by Gardens Illustrated and is available here (45mins).
Ethical Gardening Symposium, Museum of Garden History, London
February 25th. I am one of the speakers on this exciting day, I will be talking about multi-functionalism in sustainable design.
www.museumgardenhistory.org
EcoBuild, Earl's Court
February 26 - 28th. Official launch of my new company providing vertical green wall systems, BioTecture Ltd (www.biotecture.uk.com) takes place at this show! www.ecobuild.co.uk
Homes for Good, Somerset
March 28 - 29th. Exhibition on sustainable building, again BioTecture will be exhibiting but I am also a speaker on the conference “Ecospace - the Final Frontier” on 28th. www.homesforgood.info
