This course examines the role of historic buildings in the UK’s decarbonisation efforts and the standards and policies influencing retrofit practices. It covers key topics such as assessing and planning retrofit schemes, modelling techniques, regulatory compliance, and ventilation strategies, emphasising the importance of "Whole House" thinking alongside the combined benefits of fabric improvements and low-carbon heating solutions. Delegates will gain practical guidance on project delivery, maintaining quality control, and utilising Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) to enhance building performance. Retrofit services are presented as a growing business opportunity, preparing attendees to excel in sustainable and sensitive retrofitting. With a strong emphasis on balancing modern performance requirements with heritage conservation, this course is essential for professionals involved in adapting historic buildings. Module 1 will explore UK carbon emissions and the opportunity and increasing support that exists to retrofitting historic buildings. This will include defining what retrofit is and how adaptations should be considered within wider contextual matters. Module 2 will show how careful assessment is required as the basis of retrofit plans in order that adaptions to historic homes take into account their significance and avoid risk. Modelling and presentation techniques will also be discussed. Module 3 will cover scheme development towards planning, and when to bring in specialists to develop technical issues as well as how to manage them. Building regulation compliance and the importance of strategising winter and summer ventilation will be highlighted. Module 4 will focus on delivery on site and key quality control items. This will include commissioning and handover as well as considering what POE technique would be worth considering and how to prepare for this earlier in the project.Learning outcomes:• The decarbonisation imperative and the place historic buildings should play • How emerging standards and policy relate to retrofit • Appropriate retrofit measures • The transformative potential of combining fabric and low carbon heat • Why Whole House thinking is important • POE and its benefits • Retrofit services as a business proposition Speaker Bob Prewett Having worked within the field of retrofit for 20 years, Bob has a deep experience of adapting historic homes for contemporary expectation and his work has demonstrated that high comfort and low carbon emissions are entirely compatible with conservation aims. These outcomes are evidenced by post occupancy measurement which has been published via organisations such as CIBSE, Architecture Today and at International Passivhaus Conferences. The work has received recognition from RIBA, Architecture Today and AJ Retrofit awards. In 2011 he coined the term ‘Retrofit Coordinator’ which developed into a professional role with recognised qualifications that now underpins PAS 2035. He is currently writing a book on domestic retrofit due for publication by the RIBA in 2025.RIBA Chartered Members are eligible to use their £200 voucher code for this course. For more information, please refer to our step-by-step instructions, terms and conditions and FAQs. Please note this course: Expires after 12 months of enrolment The course was recorded in October 2024 For more information on this course, or if there are no places available, please email us, or call +44 (0)20 7307 5355 to talk to a member of the team Please view the Terms and Conditions for more information.
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