Sustainable Renovation

This guide will be of interest to anyone working with existing buildings, from those working in government, housing associations and councils, as well as architects, surveyors, builders and those wanting to refurbish their own homes. The guide includes detailed information and drawings of exactly how parts of a building can be upgraded along with a commentary on practical issues to look out for, and why our guidance differs from most conventional wisdom on the subject.

The second edition reflects changes in the regulatory environment in the five years since the first edition was written in 2018 and updates the indicative costs of energy - although costs are changing on a monthly basis at present, so readers will need to exercise some caution in interpreting those parts of the book. Other changes include the addition of a section on climate adaptation, extension of the section on timber-framed walls, addition of a short section on making homes "heat pump ready" and commentary on scaling retrofit in the future.