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Fibres Academy offers a practical route for professionals to learn about wood fibre insulation. Through our platform, users take tests after each lesson, get accredited, and join a list of certified experts.

From foundational principles to advanced techniques, our expert-led programs cater to all levels of expertise.

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Designed for architects, builders and self-builders, the courses cover different scenarios and explain how to specify, source and use wood fibre effectively.

Completely free

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Certificate available

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No artificial intelligence

Designed for architects, builders and self-builders, the courses cover different real-world scenarios and explain how to specify, source and use wood fibre effectively.

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Regularly reviewed & updated

Advice is tailored to help you meet the latest thermal, moisture and fire safety building regulations.

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Through Back to Earth, we offer free support for course participants and advice on material specification and installation.

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Designed for architects, builders and self-builders, the courses cover different scenarios and explain how to specify, source and use wood fibre effectively.

Chris Brookman

Chris Brookman

Chris Brookman, founder of Back to Earth, has over 21 years of experience working in sustainable construction. During that time he’s worked on numerous building projects, ranging from major residential developments to one off, self-build projects. You can find out more about his work here. Chris has developed this course to allow others to gain a deeper understanding of wood fibre insulation and how to use the material effectively.

Elrond Burrell

Elrond Burrell

Registered Architect + Certified Passive House Designer.

Old House Consultancy

Old House Consultancy

Marianne is a Chartered Building Surveyor specialising in the repair of older buildings.

Carpenter Oak

Carpenter Oak

Creators of innovative timber frame structures. Specialist oak frame designers and carpenters who hand craft award winning buildings.

Paul Testa

Paul Testa

Architect director at Paul Testa Architecture, university tutor at Sheffield School of Architecture.

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Designed for architects, builders and self-builders, the courses cover different scenarios and explain how to specify, source and use wood fibre effectively.

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Designed for architects, builders and self-builders, the courses cover different scenarios and explain how to specify, source and use wood fibre effectively.

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Expertise you can trust

Fibres’ online courses have been very informative and have helped our team of architects and contractors to specify wood fibre products with confidence.

Wilf Meynell
Director at Studio Bark

Fibres’ online courses have been instrumental in helping us specify the use of wood fibre confidently.

Christian Brailey
Director at Christian Brailey Architects

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Designed for architects, builders and self-builders, the courses cover different scenarios and explain how to specify, source and use wood fibre effectively.