How do we overcome the dual challenge of building new as zero carbon as well as retrofitting our existing properties that will still be in existence in 2050?
The 2023 versions of PAS 2030 and 2035 are now live. Gary Lawson, managing director at Sustainable Building Services (UK Ltd), explains why these updates are not as daunting as they might appear.
To retrofit in accordance with the updated standard, housing associations will need to take into account a wider project environment, writes Irina Leigh, senior architect at consultancy McBains
Emma Osmundsen, incoming chair of the Passivhaus Trust, draws on her 15 years’ experience of delivering large-scale Passivhaus projects to share her top tips for ensuring successful schemes.
• Focus for everyone involved in Warms Homes Social Housing Fund Wave 3 must now be on the quality of delivery of retrofit programmes • The sector should use learnings from previous funding Waves to help scale up delivery • CHIC recommends delivery teams seek asset management and procurement support to provide additional economic benefits
Unlock Net Zero Live brings the UK housing and built environment sectors together to push forward bold conversations and practical solutions to decarbonise our homes and places at both pace and scale
Mustafa Mustafa, head of decarbonisation at Morgan Sindall Property Services, explores the link between retrofit and improved health outcomes for residents
Kathryn Hulkes, head of retrofit delivery at SNG and Anne-Marie Ratcliffe, key account manager at Sero, share their reflections on improving the retrofit process
Ambion Heating’s infrared panels are slimline and easy to install, making them well-suited to retrofit apartment blocks, social housing and smaller homes
