In doing so, they become increasingly sophisticated in adapting behaviours and technology solutions to optimise their situation, adding to the challenge of selection. In the context of rising energy prices and specific government legislation and subsidies, end users are seeking out alternative energy solutions. While increased use of technologies and energy solutions such as roof, cavity wall and floor insulation provide some benefit, the decision on what solutions to employ in a given application represents a significant challenge and the means to come to such decisions is the focus of this research. The multitude of solutions provides an opportunity for property owners, developers and entrepreneurs to improve the energy efficiency of properties and develop business opportunities, and thereby contribute towards living standards and emissions objectives.
Our researchĪ wide range of technologies have been developed to improve housing energy efficiency.
Hence a programme of retrofitting/refurbishment will be needed rather than ignoring the problem or hoping that old homes will be replaced soon enough with efficient new buildings. If the 2050 target is to be reached then the 26 million existing homes in the UK, the majority of which will still be in use in 2050, will need to be refurbished to the highest standards of energy efficiency and energy generation. The means to come to such decisions is the focus of my research.Ī large proportion of the UK’s housing existing stock will still be in use in 2050 (with estimates varying around 70–75%)( Ravetz, 2008)( Sustainable Development Commission, 2006 ). Many people say that they would like to upgrade/retrofit existing homes with the latest eco-interventions but when faced with a slew of inconsistent information and marketing materials, the decision on what technologies and solutions to implement in a given application represents a significant challenge. But their energy efficiency is appalling. We have some wonderful buildings that could last centuries. She has kindly written us this complementary blog post. It was a very thought provoking talk from Dr Deborah Adkins of the Dyson School of Design Engineering here at Imperial College London on the elements and interfaces that can help provide effective decision aids when retrofitting energy efficiency to old properties and buildings. Today we hosted the final seminar of 2016.
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