By 2050, all our homes need to be net carbon zero. ‘Decarbonise Your House Now!’ explores ways to reduce the environmental impact of our homes and the creative architectural potential of how it might be done. It is the culmination of a year-long research project funded by the Royal Institute of British Architects. The guide can be downloaded here.
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Retrofit Social Housing - A Practical Guide for Local Authorities & Registered Providers.
Adapting successfully for climate change is the great challenge of our age. For local authorities (LAs) and all registered providers (RPs) overseeing existing housing stock at scale, the task of improving comfort, and supporting net zero targets to reduce emissions by 78% by 2035, can be loaded with complexity. Amidst a shifting policy landscape, Karakusevic Carson Architects, XCO2 and Editional Studio have come together to share our experience and expertise in the field of retrofit and offer practical guidance for rising to the challenge. The guide can be obtained here.
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Adapting successfully for climate change is the great challenge of our age. For local authorities (LAs) and all registered providers (RPs) overseeing existing housing stock at scale, the task of improving comfort, and supporting net zero targets to reduce emissions by 78% by 2035, can be loaded with complexity. Amidst a shifting policy landscape, Karakusevic Carson Architects, XCO2 and Editional Studio have come together to share our experience and expertise in the field of retrofit and offer practical guidance for rising to the challenge. The guide can be obtained here.
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A project that works with housing associations and residents to retrofit and upgrade their homes by providing access to knowledge, skills and training from an expert design and build team. Through hands-on workshops, residents can reduce their carbon consumption and energy bills and go on to train to train as retrofit contractors. Highly Commended 2021.