Technical Resources

Step-by-step approach to retrofit

EnerPHit retrofit plan

Blog exploring the new EnerPHit Retrofit Plan, developed by the Passivhaus Institut, which explores a step-by-step approach to energy efficient retrofit.

24th January 2017

Lower Royd radical retrofit: Background

Lower Royd retrofit

Blog introducing our new deep ‘whole house’ refurbishment of a Yorkshire farmhouse & barn using innovative internal wall insulation (IWI) techniques.

8th June 2016

Train to be a Retrofit Coordinator with the Retrofit Academy

Cumberworth retrofit Pro Clima Solitex windtightness barrier plus rooflights

Green Building Store is proud to partner the Retrofit Academy, which offers expert-led training courses which helps upskill building professionals to lead, manage and quality assure retrofit projects across the UK.

18th March 2016

Carbon Coop ‘whole house’ retrofit scheme

Green Building Store ULTRA triple glazed outward opening casement window

Green Building Store’s ULTRA & PERFORMANCE window ranges were specified for Carbon Coop’s pioneering ‘deep retrofit’ Community Green Deal programme.

10th December 2015

Four Walls retrofit

Four Walls retrofit project Bristol

‘Fabric first’ deep retrofit of 1960s home in Bristol, using Green Building Store’s PERFORMANCE windows and doors plus MVHR system and design.

5th November 2015

Cumberworth radical retrofit: ‘whole house’ retrofit for ‘hard-to-heat’ house

Conservatory outside thermal envelope at Cumberworth radical retrofit

Whole house retrofit for a ‘hard to heat’ property, designed using Passivhaus Planning Package

25th November 2014

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