Low Carbon Trust is a not-for-profit organisation that was formed in 2001 to set up, manage and promote environmental projects.

Our main objective is tackling climate change through highlighting the connection between buildings and the carbon emissions their use produces. We do this by running innovative low-carbon construction projects, sustainable construction training courses, Eco Education Days for schools, offering a consultancy service and the SWAP Project.

One of our first projects was building Earthship Brighton. Despite the name, the aim of this project was not to build a 'ship' in the conventional sense, but to construct a building that would be used to demonstrate how a low carbon and low waste future could look.

Earthship Brighton is a community centre and after winning numerous awards is being showcased as one of the most progressive eco-buildings in Europe.

Click here for an interactive demonstration of the structure and function of Earthship Brighton.

Please support our ongoing work in tackling climate change and realising a low carbon future: