Organisations/Networks (other)

• British Earth Sheltering Association (www.besa-uk.org) is a non-profit making organisation aiming to encourage the design and construction of Earth Sheltered Buildings in the United Kingdom.
• www.cpdevents.org.ukis the UK's largest CPD & Events Database.
• Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) (http://www.architecture.com/go/Architecture/Home.html) - The Ribanet Website describes RIBA activities, has links to 1000 architectural websites, and contains several large databases including the RIBA Library Catalogue, Directories of RIBA Practices and Members, the RIBA Bookshop, and RIBA Product Selector.
• RIBA East Midlands (http://www.riba.org/go/RIBA/About/RIBAEastMidlands_158.html) - The East Midlands Region of the Royal Institute of British Architects is made up of branches in Leicestershire and Rutland, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, with a total of some 1,000 members and 180 practices.
• Shape East (www.shape-east.org.uk ) is the architecture and built environment centre for the Eastern Region, whose mission is to ‘help people make better places’. One of a national network of centres core funded by CABE, Shape delivers its mission through educational outreach work in village halls, Council Chambers, schools and communities across the region.
• The National Byway (www.thenationalbyway.org) is a 3,500-mile leisure cycling route around Britain, including many routes around Nottinghamshire and one that goes past the Hockerton Housing Project itself. Its objective is to use existing, lightly trafficked rural lanes to form the route. More information can be obtained by phoning 01636 636818 (based only 3 miles from Hockerton!) or visiting the website. Maps are available covering various regions, including the East Midlands for £4.50, either via this website or by sending a cheque for £4.50 to HHP Trading Ltd, The Watershed, Gables Drive, Hockerton, Southwell, Notts NG25 0QU.