Breakfast Briefing: Responsible Sourcing01 May 20128:00 AM - 10:00 AMVenue:RIBA West Midlands, BMI, Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3SPDescription:Responsible sourcing is a mechanism through which construction materials and products are purchased from suppliers that have been audited against specific sustainability criteria, including environmental and social requirements. Many companies now offer certified responsibly sourced products - for example, all the concrete going into the Olympic Park…See More

The School of Architecture BIAD is pleased to announce the 2012 lecture series, part of the Critical Design and International Studio Modules, supported by BIAD Research, The School of Architecture, the Trust Fund and MADE. The lectures are open to all staff and students of BCU and professionals in the region. Places are limited, and there is no charge. Please contact MADE to book a seat on http://www.made.org.uk/eventsALL LECTURES ARE IN THE EMMA…See More

A tribute to Birmingham architectural icon John Madin Thursday, 16 February 2012, 6 – 8.30pm Join us for screenings of… Six Men: John Madin, Architect (1965)An episode on John Madin, forming part of a 1965 BBC documentary series outlining the lives of 6 influential men of the day. This film illustrates the every day working life of the architect John Madin in the 1960s, but also very vividly sheds light on his vision of town-planning in the 1960s and his impact on the built environment. Windows…See More