Projects

Retrofit Pilot Scheme

Kirklees MBC

Nature of Work Undertaken

We were appointed to provide multi-disciplinary lead designer services for the retrofitting of 8 houses seen as a flagship pilot scheme by Kirklees Council. The aim is to create a Kirklees standard, to allow a programme of retrofitting to their current portfolio of properties (approx 3,500), tackling fuel poverty by making the existing properties more thermally efficient with a fabric first approach.

Our designs include the following measures for incorporation:

Removal of cold bridges – existing chimneys being removed to the underside of the roof.
Upgrade thermal envelope
EWI applied to all elevations with a render finish
Triple glazing
High performance doors to give a better U value
Solar PV panels
Enhanced insulation:- Within the roof space we are introducing additional insulation to ensure that any cold spots or paths are minimised to ensure as much heat is kept in the house as possible.

Services Provided

Architectural Design RIBA 0-7
Principal Designer
Retrofit Co-Ordinator
Thermographic Surveys
EPC’s
Air Tests

Project info

Contract value: TBC
Download (PDF): 'Kirklees Council - Retrofit Pilot Scheme Case Study'

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Retrofit Pilot Scheme

Paul Tyrer

Director

"The early involvement of all required parties is essential to enable a successful project, to avoid unnecessary alterations further along the design process"

Michael T Brown

Director

"I believe that all successful projects stem from a collaborative team approach whereby all parties involved understand their role and responsibilities and then combine their skill sets to achieve the project goals."

Andrew Robinson

Director

"The exacting standards we impose on ourselves as a team enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients whilst continuously improving and taking pride in what we do."