Retrofit for Energy Efficiency
The need for retrofit
Government has committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 and so there is an urgent need for the energy efficiency of our building stock to be upgraded. Currently, around 50% of emissions come from our buildings, many of which were built at a time when construction did not include insulation, draught proofing or efficient building services.
While some of the stock can be easily upgraded, traditional and historic properties can be more challenging because they were designed to work in a different way – they are permeable / breathable, as opposed to impermeable / sealed. Specialist knowledge of traditional properties is required if these are to be upgraded. In some cases, the risk of upgrading an elements is just too high and may lead to damp, rot, and poor indoor air quality.
Client protection
The PAS 2035 (domestic) and PAS 2038 (non-domestic) standards provide a framework for ensuring that the risks are properly assessed and understood so that we can upgrade our architectural heritage without harming it and provide healthy environments for occupants. In general, a whole building, fabric-first approach is advocated.
I am accredited by / registered with the following organisations to provide services in accordance with these standards:
More information on the PAS 2035 and PAS 2038 processes and the retrofit services I provide is available at the links below:
