CAT: Center of Alternative Technology Visit

1. Hemp and Lime insulator.
- Hemp storks act like insulators as they are full of gaps filled with air. Lime is holding the heat.
- I have seen houses (roofs and walls) made out of hemp, but not with a mixture of lime and hemp.
-(Recycled plastic wall was a good example of innovative use of materials, but I unfortunately have no pictures uploaded)

A water powered lift.
- Pumping water is the way to go up and down without any electricity needed.
- I have seen another water powered lift previously

The interior of the CAT's cafe.
- Simple interior, designed of natural colour walls and furniture.
- Smart roof window, covering the main area of the cafe.

Andy Stevenson and Jo Gwillim talking.

Workshops.
- Had a chance to see usual and unusual insulators and building materials.
- Had a chance to see and calculate how much energy they could save along with other materials, that we use nowadays (plastic, metal, etc.)
- Unfortunately it gave us an idea of housing/ building materials that save energy, and only a hint about packaging materials.

 A couple of the most interesting and curious exhibits and displays.
- From information about Zero Carbon Britain to wind seat and Mole Caves, probably anything could have been found in there.

Center of Alternative Technology