With research suggesting that buildings are one of the main contributors to climate change, a debate, 'Naked Science: Building a Better Planet', at the Science Museum's Dana Centre on 6 April will tackle the issues of sustainable development, reducing emissions and architectural responsibility.
Speakers include Will Alsop, Pooran Desai of the BioRegional Development Group and Tim Radford, science editor of the Guardian. The event is free but places must be booked. Tel 020 7942 4040 or email: tickets@danacentre. org. uk
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