Is there a business case for refurb and rebuild?

Historically, there have been powerful incentives – cultural and financial – favouring new build, but this is changing – and the business case for refurb and rebuild is growing. The perception is that building new will radically reduce carbon emissions in operation compared to an existing building.

How does the refurbishment industry help the environment?

To meet the UK government’s commitment to reduce net carbon emissions to zero by 2050, the building industry has a big role to play, requiring radical cuts in emissions from construction and operation. In this article we examine the environmental case for refurbishment, and how that is guiding policy change.

Can a deep refurbishment be used as a new building?

A deep refurbishment can retain the sub-structure and structure and still provide excellent fabric performance – as judged by retrofit-specific standards such as Enerphit. By choosing the right fabric, some buildings can reduce heat demand and provide equivalent or better lighting and ventilation standards as a new building.

Can a RIAI architect restore an old cottage?

As an RIAI architect disrepair and to give the building a future for many years to come. building back to its original integrity. For a traditional cottage period. The process of a house restoration takes time and care.

Can a farmer keep an old barn from falling down?

Many farmers build new barns, but some are lucky enough to buy or inherit property with old barns in place. Their challenge becomes how to keep these old barns from falling down. Fortunately for this group, John Porter knows his way around old barns. Growing up, Porter spent more time in his family’s 170-year-old barns than he did inside the house.

Who are the authors of taking care of your old barn?

Authors Curtis B. Johnson and Thomas D. Visser agree. In Taking Care Of Your Old Barn (1995), produced by the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation and Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, they state that many owners simply enjoy using and taking care of their old farm buildings.

What’s the best way to restore a cottage?

disrepair and to give the building a future for many years to come. building back to its original integrity. For a traditional cottage period. The process of a house restoration takes time and care. If you’re employing someone else to do it, it can work out quite expensive due to the amount of time and care it can take to do the job right.