Europe faces a huge retrofit challenge. Emissions from existing buildings account for 36 per cent of the EU’s total CO2 emissions. In the UK alone, an estimated 29 million homes are in need of retrofit by 2050 and coherent Government support is lacking. In Germany, an alliance of more than a dozen NGOs in Germany has voiced “great sorrow” about a looming collapse of sustainable building retrofitting in the country, arguing this could threaten climate targets, jobs and social peace.
But the solutions are out there! The unique characteristics of natural materials, such as ‘breathability’ and low embodied carbon, make them a perfect fit for retrofit, particularly for traditional and solid wall buildings where ensuring a ‘vapour open’ fabric is key. But regulatory barriers and perceived higher costs are stalling increased uptake. What steps are required to roll out natural materials at scale to help meet the retrofit challenge?
Join us to find out more about:
• Practical considerations for the design and installation of natural materials and bio-based building products, including windows and insulation in walls and floors. Featuring top tips, specification advice, installation details and lessons learned.
• The challenges facing the natural materials sector, including regulatory barriers, lack of specialist knowledge, and perceived risks about durability, costs and fire performance.
• Different applications for natural materials in retrofit featuring case studies from housing and education.
• The numerous advantageous characteristics of natural materials, such as low embodied carbon, breathability and local sourcing, and many more!
All events will be held in English.
Event programme and registration
Event fees:
• Free - Members of all hosting associations
(natureplus, Agrodome, ASBP, Baubioswiss, IBO)
• Free – Students
• €20 – Members of partner organisations* and natureplus clients
• €35 – General admittance
Special offer! Buy a ticket to the whole series and receive entry to one event for free.
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*natureplus partner organisations: ICEA, ANAB, Ökozenter Pafendall, VIBE, YBE
*ASBP partner organisations in the UK: ACAN, AECB, BWF, CIBSE, CIOB, CIRIA, Fit for the Future, FIS, Good Homes Alliance, Retrofit Works, Passivhaus Trust, SuperHomes, STBA, The Green Register and Woodknowledge Wales
