Video: Retrofit, meeting the 2050 Carbon Targets

The Technology Strategy Board’s (TSB) Retrofit for the Future scheme is a £17m trial to see how the UK's housing stock can be overhauled to help meet the Government’s target of reducing CO₂ emissions by 80 per cent by 2050.

In this programme we look at two very different properties that have been retrofitted as part of the TSB trial: a London terrace house, and a modern semi-detached property in Crawley, Sussex.

Key learning

• The rationale behind the TSB Retrofit for the Future programme
• The problem with our existing housing regarding CO₂ emissions
• Insulation methodologies; both internal and external
• Mechanical ventilation and heat recovery units explained
• What is the cost and payback time of retrofit schemes?

About the contributor(s)

Marion Baeli, Paul Davis and Partners retrofit expert and project architect for 100 Princedale Road;

Hannah Thompson, project manager of 100 Princedale Road for social housing firm Octavia Housing;

Ruairi Kay, retrofit expert and project lead on the complete overhaul and retrofit of 22 Hastings Road, Crawley, Sussex.

Full programmes

• To watch extended programmes, go to NBS TV

More clips

• Carbon Reduction Commitment – Energy Efficiency Scheme
• Low Carbon Construction Action Plan

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