how to make our homes low-energy, comfortable & healthy

Giving impartial professional advice, we’ll cover everything from why we need to urgently retrofit over 20 million homes, through to the importance of “fabric first” and to how to create a "whole house plan".

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In our presentation we'll cover the following topics:

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1. why we need to retrofit our homes

2. single measures & quick wins

3. fabric first: insulation, airtightness & moisture control

4. embodied carbon - natural & recycled materials

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10 minute break

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5. heating & cooling

6. ventilation

7. assess, evaluate & plan

ok, what next - further help & resources

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who is this for...?

 

1. homeowners & (private/social rental) property owners who would like to understand how to improve their homes making them more energy efficient, comfortable and healthy - perhaps things to consider before contemplating a new kitchen…
    

2. designers & consultants (such as architects, surveyors, engineers and project managers) who are keen to find out more about the huge opportunities in low-carbon domestic retrofit
    

3. builders & installers who are starting to recognise that we need to offer new specialist services for low-energy home improvement
    

4. teachers in schools, colleges and universities who would like to keep up-to-date with modern materials and practices and can encourage the next generation to enter this incredibly exciting and fast-growing industry 
    

5. manufacturers & suppliers who are keen to learn how to support this huge growth sector
    

6. young people & students who would like to discover how exciting a career in modern construction can be...!

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the tutor...

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Ric Frankland is an Architect that has hands-on practical experience in building sustainable homes. He has taught construction-based design and technology subjects at universities for more than 15 years and currently teaches retrofit at The Manchester Growth Company's Green Skills Academy.