Your Home Retrofit: How to save energy, reduce carbon and create a comfortable home
Autor Robert Prewett, Harry Paticasen Limba Engleză Hardback – aug 2026
Written by two specialists, this book demystifies the whole retrofit process, giving homeowners, tenants, landlords and professionals the knowledge, tools and confidence to better understand their homes and identify likely packages of appropriate measures.
Packed with engaging illustrations, the concepts and ideas leap off the page without jargon, breaking this sometimes-baffling subject into digestible chunks. Discover how to plan a 'whole-house' retrofit, foresee and avoid common pitfalls, and make informed choices that lower energy costs and shrink your carbon footprint.
Whether you're keen to develop a deeper understanding of your home, explore quick wins, embark on your first retrofit or find expert guidance, this visually rich, accessible book is your go-to resource for delivering a successful, future-proof home transformation.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781915722829
ISBN-10: 1915722829
Pagini: 192
Dimensiuni: 210 x 250 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.9 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Riba Publishing
Colecția RIBA Publishing
ISBN-10: 1915722829
Pagini: 192
Dimensiuni: 210 x 250 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.9 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Riba Publishing
Colecția RIBA Publishing
Public țintă
Professional Practice & DevelopmentCuprins
Sponsors About the authors Introduction: A retrofit journey Chapter 1 Retrofit Fundamentals Chapter 2 Why retrofit Chapter 3 Tuning In & Tuning Up Chapter 4 Whole House Plan Chapter 5 Retrofit Measures Chapter 6 Retrofit stages and delivery, Hometypes, Toolkit, Index, Acknowledgements
Notă biografică
Harry Paticas is the founder and managing director of RAFT – an architect, passivhaus designer and recognised expert in the field of building retrofit. Harry has lectured widely on the subject of building retrofit and is a technical expert for the AECB, STBA and Passivhaus Trust. His own home is an innovative low carbon retrofit and is the UK’s first step-by-step Passivhaus Enerphit project. Bob Prewett has been working on deep low energy retrofits for over 15 years, with numerous projects being regularly referred to as exemplars. He has lectured and written widely on the subject and coined the term retrofit coordinator which has grown into a level 5 qualification and underpins the PAS 2033 standard.
Descriere
Do you want to make your home more energy-efficient, comfortable and affordable to run, but don’t know where to start? A first of its kind, this comprehensive, richly-illustrated guide to retrofitting homes in the UK is designed to make the process accessible and approachable for everyone.