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The Environmental and Sustainable Construction Association (asca) promotes environmentally responsible practices in Irish building. The association is a national network of companies and individuals involved in the design and construction of low impact, low energy buildings. The asca Approved Company is only awarded to organisations which demonstrate the highest standards of genuine sustainability in all aspects of their business and supply chain.

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asca is now looking to increase its membership and is calling on all suppliers, builders, architects, designers and manufacturers to join the organisation and strengthen ascas voice to speak for the sustainable construction sector. To encourage best practice amongst colleagues, we are now offering existing asca members a 10% discount for each new company they refer, which is approved for membership.

(See Terms and Conditions on easca.ie)

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Membership subscriptions help us to continue our essential work. We offer an attractive range of benefits in return for these subscriptions as outlined below. Joining a network of Irelands leading eco-building practitioners Use of the asca logo on marketing literature, letterheads and website Free subscription and advertising discount in Passive House Plus magazine Feature in Passive House Plus magazine Lobbying, position papers and consultations on new legislation Opportunities to participate in and attend our events, courses and conferences Participation in EU research projects Frequent discounts for Cultivate, PHAI, IGBC and SEAI events Discounts from participating asca members

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asca is now looking to increase its membership and is calling on all suppliers, builders, architects, designers and manufacturers to join the organisation and strengthen ascas voice to speak for the sustainable construction sector. To encourage best practice amongst colleagues, we are now offering existing asca members a 10% discount for each new company they refer, which is approved for membership.

(See Terms and Conditions on easca.ie)

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As well as the activities already outlined, asca organise a number of events for its members. Better Building Conference Monthly Dublin Green Building User Group Lunchtime seminars Part L and Passivhaus National Roadshow FP7 European research project meetings Site visits to exemplary sustainable buildings

Membership subscriptions help us to continue our essential work. We offer an attractive range of benefits in return for these subscriptions as outlined below. Joining a network of Irelands leading eco-building practitioners Use of the asca logo on marketing literature, letterheads and website Free subscription and advertising discount in Passive House Plus magazine Feature in Passive House Plus magazine Lobbying, position papers and consultations on new legislation Opportunities to participate in and attend our events, courses and conferences Participation in EU research projects Frequent discounts for Cultivate, PHAI, IGBC and SEAI events Discounts from participating asca members

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asca, members are expected to commit, where applicable, to the following principles: Build today without compromising the needs of tomorrow Achieve best practice standards in their own field Aspire to provide for products/services/building works to be carbon neutral or zero carbon and zero waste Ensure high levels of energy efficiency are incorporated into all works:

All building should follow the principle of low impact, high performance design, improving the efficiency of the whole building and minimising energy loss

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Environmental & Sustainable Construction Association

As well as the activities already outlined, asca organise a number of events for its members. Better Building Conference Monthly Dublin Green Building User Group Lunchtime seminars Part L and Passivhaus National Roadshow FP7 European research project meetings Site visits to exemplary sustainable buildings

asca offers two levels of membership- an individual non-assessed membership for the general public and a company level membership.

Level Description CostIndividual Individual Membership 5 per month

Company Small Company Up to 1m per annum turnover 40 per monthMedium Company 1m-5m per annum turnover 80 per monthLarge Company Over 5m per annum turnover 160 per month

email info@easca.ie or go to www.easca.ie to find out more

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Environmental & Sustainable Construction Association

asca, members are expected to commit, where applicable, to the following principles: Build today without compromising the needs of tomorrow Achieve best practice standards in their own field Aspire to provide for products/services/building works to be carbon neutral or zero carbon and zero waste Ensure high levels of energy efficiency are incorporated into all works:

All building should follow the principle of low impact, high performance design, improving the efficiency of the whole building and minimising energy loss

asca is an independent, not for profit group run for and by its members. With 85 members and organisations, asca is driving best practice in the procurement and delivery of truly sustainable building and promoting excellence and innovation in design and construction through education and publications.

Since its foundation in 2006 by Duncan Stewart, Jeff Colley and Paul Leech, asca has held the leading role in promoting a culture of sustainable building in Ireland and has driven positive changes which have mainstreamed sustainable building practices in recent years.

asca's membership reads as a roll call of the most innovative organisations in the Irish sustainable construction sector. Member companies are evaluated by independent assessors to ensure their products and services have a positive impact on the environment.