Ecobuild is a construction exhibition in the United Kingdom for the
construction
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and
energy market
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. It was first launched in 2005 as an event to appeal to those interested in
sustainable design
Environmentally sustainable design (also called environmentally conscious design, eco-design, etc.) is the philosophy of designing physical objects, the built environment, and services to comply with the principles of ecological sustainability ...
.
According to their website, Ecobuild's primary tenets of construction are wellness, energy efficiency, infrastructure, technology, housing, and offsite construction. Ecobuild says it also focuses on productivity, welfare, and for the efficient use of energy. Ecobuild focuses on construction for both
residential and commercial facilities. Ecobuild is a patron of
environmental protection
Environmental protection is the practice of protecting the natural environment by individuals, organizations and governments. Its objectives are to conserve natural resources and the existing natural environment and, where possible, to repair da ...
.
Futurebuild
Ecobuild was renamed to Futurebuild in 2019 as part of a rebranding process after being acquired by Futurebuild Events Ltd from
UBM in 2017. UBM reportedly decided to sell the Ecobuild show "following a review of its assets and partnerships."
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Annual events in the United Kingdom