Visited the Centre for Alternative Technology
by Nick Smith 23rd June 2007Was driving from Pembroke to Llanberis up the Welsh coast road, and had a wonderful break at the Centre for Alternative Technology, between Aberystwyth and Dolgellau. I'd never heard of the place before, but Hazel had been previously, and we spent a great couple of hours exploring the Centre. As they say on their website:
"Nestled in the hillsides of Southern Snowdonia is one of the world's most renowned eco-centres, featuring interactive displays and practical examples of sustainable living, renewable energy and organic gardening. CAT takes a refreshingly positive look at environmental issues and offers practical solutions to help us lessen our impact on the environment."
I learnt some new things about different energy sources, and I'm now very enthusiastic about building my own eco-friendly house! I love watching the Channel 4 TV series "Grand Designs" [ link ], and now I've bought "The Whole House Book - Ecological Building Design and Materials" by Cindy Harris & Pat Borer [ link ] to start my background reading on the subject.
I expect though it will be years before I can find the ideal site, or afford to buy it.
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