
introducing home retrofit
image: Ecological Building Systems
how to make our homes low-energy, comfortable & healthy
£49 per person for a 3-hour workshop
Venue: wudl, 101 North Western Street, Manchester, M12 6JL
(What3Words location: ///work.garage.swaps)
Friday afternoons (2pm) & Saturday's (10am)
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...?
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homeowners 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…
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designers & consultants (such as architects, surveyors and engineers) who are keen to find out more about the huge opportunities in low-carbon domestic retrofit
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builders & installers who are starting to recognise that we need to offer new specialist services for low-energy home improvement
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manufacturers & suppliers who are keen to learn how to support this huge growth sector
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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.


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other details
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We've limited the number of places to 15 to keep the presentation relaxed and personal.
The venue is an unheated railway arch, so please wear warm clothes during the autumn/winter months.
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For any queries regarding the workshops, please either email or call: info@fabric-cic.org / 0161 225 4000