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Retrofitting Existing Buildings In Rural Areas

This event is being run by the Make it Smart Hub, one of the 12 AMCF projects. This event focuses on energy efficiency in the construction sector.
February 24th, 2021 2:00 PM   through   3:00 PM

This webinar will focus on addressing energy efficiency which is fast becoming one of the most pressing issues for older, traditionally-constructed buildings. However, retaining character and significance can be at odds with achieving improved thermal efficiency, and there is increasing evidence highlighting not only the benefits but also the risks of different technical solutions.

Upgrading traditional building fabric is notoriously complex and costly, particularly where planning restrictions apply, and a holistic understanding of buildings, upgrade measures and occupant behaviour is required before modern materials are applied to older structures.

In this webinar you will hear from experts in their field about current issues, solutions and emerging best practice in how to achieve ‘responsible retrofit’ – sustainable, low-energy traditional buildings with retained character, minimal risk to buildings and occupants and real benefits for all.

Principles including moisture movement, thermal bridging, building and insulation materials, energy assessments, planning and finance are complemented by practical solutions for domestic buildings, with a focus on solid walls, windows and ventilation as part of a whole-building approach.

Agenda
1400  Introduction – John Maclennan, CSIC
1405  Renovating rural communities for economic and social benefit –  Ronnie MacRae, Communities Housing Trust
1415  Technical challenges and solutions for retrofit – Chris Morgan, John Gilbert Architects
1425   Retrofitting pre 1919 tenement buildings – Sandy Macgregor, Energystore
1435   Spotlight Session – David McGrath, Orbis Energy
1440   Audience Q&A

REGISTER here. (This link will take you to the SMART Hub's website.) 

This event is being run by the Make it Smart Hub, one of the 12 AMCF (Advancing Manufacturing Challenge Fund) projects whose aim is to have a significant impact on advancing the manufacturing capabilities of SMEs within Scotland, leading to long-term transformational change.

CeeD was awarded the contract (by Scottish Enterprise on behalf of Scottish Government and Highlands and Islands Enterprise) to manage the Advancing Manufacturing Cluster Builder programme which includes creating awareness of and referring SMEs to the AMCF projects for free support, as well as running our own events programme.

The Advancing Manufacturing Cluster Builder is part-funded by the 2014–2020 European Structural and Investment Fund.