The second edition of this guide has been brought up to date in line with the latest legislation and contains new case studies. The guidance chapters take readers through the basic principles and preliminary considerations involved in planning low carbon refurbishment projects, including the changes to permitted development rights and other issues around planning and funding. Separate chapters deal with refurbishment of the various elements of the building fabric and building services. The case study section illustrates how these principles can be applied, by showcasing a variety of low carbon refurbishment projects and products. Fully referenced and containing links to other sources for more detailed information, this book will be valuable to architects, contractors and all professionals who are involved in domestic refurbishment projects.

About the Author
Peter Rickaby is Director of Rickaby Thompson Associates, a specialist energy and sustainability consultancy founded in 1982. He is a non-executive Director of CoRE, an experienced SAP and NHER Assessor and trainer, an accredited Low Carbon Energy Assessor through CIBSE, and a BREEAM Accredited Professional. Peter is also a member of the RIBA's Sustainable Futures Group, of the Zero Carbon Hub's Energy Work Group of BSI's PAS 2030 Steering Group and of the Whole House Retrofit Group of the Energy Efficiency Partnership for Buildings (EEPB)


Book Information
ISBN 9781859465394
Author Construction Products Association
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint RIBA Publishing
Publisher RIBA Publishing