Retrofit Works Starts on Site!

The building contract has been signed, and the contractor has now taken possession of the house at St Lukes St, and will start the demolition of the existing rear extension that houses the bathroom, and begin the stripping out works.

The new 'Ecopassiv' triple-glazed windows have been ordered, as they have a long lead-in period as they are currently manufactured in Poland for the UK supplier, The Green Building Store. It is hoped that projects such as this retrofit will stimulate UK manufacturing of high-quality triple-glazed windows.

Anne Thorne Architect's have issued the final set of construction detailed drawings and specification.

Retrofit for the Future Blog Online!

This blog is intended to at as a project diary to record the progress of the build on site, as well as to record the experiences of all those involved in this pioneering project to deliver a low-carbon retrofit of our existing housing stock, including the client, the design team, contractor and tenant.

The blog will contain written diary entries, site photos, tenant videos, and document the early aspirations of the project team, exploring the design and engagement process of the retrofit from conception to completion and beyond.

So watch this space......