Energy conservation & Good Practice in Community Buildings Peter Draper Director of RDE Ltd Sustainability Chair of STBA Mentor for Renew Wales
Champion the development of sustainable building in Wales by: The Eco Home Centre is a project run by Rounded Developments Enterprises Ltd. RDE is a not for profit organisation in Cardiff that aims to: Champion the development of sustainable building in Wales by: Raising awareness and sharing knowledge through educational activities; Developing supply chain networks; Facilitating and supporting the implementation of projects.
The Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance (STBA) is a collaboration of not for profit organisations that acts as a forum for sustaining and improving traditional buildings in the UK. The STBA aims to promote and deliver a more sustainable traditional built environment in the UK through high quality research, education, training and policy.
Community Buildings in Wales
Community Buildings in Wales - The Dream Gwyn Hall Neath
Community Buildings in Wales Courtesy Huw Davies Architect
Community Buildings in Wales
Community Buildings in Wales There other threats that we need to be aware of:
Community Buildings in Wales What can we do to improve our buildings?
Community Buildings in Wales More energy efficient Install renewable energy Get rid of the damp Make them physically more attractive Make them more flexible Make them easier to run and control …………….
Community Buildings in Wales How do we achieve this?
Understand them (and us)
Understand them (and us) Where is it built? What is it built from? What has been done to it since it was built? Has it been well looked after? What do we do in it and what are the plans for the future? How do we manage it best?
Not all professionals understand
Energy Efficiency
Damp Proofing
Community & Commercial Buildings in Wales
Community Buildings in Wales
STBA Guidance Wheel
It’s all about RISK
HIGH RISK OPTIONS Wall Insulation Floor Replacement Changing Ventilation Systems Rendering … Doing Nothing!
LOW RISK OPTIONS Change Old Incandescent and Fluorescent Lighting to LED Lighting Change Old Boilers over to High Efficiency ones Installing PV or Thermal Panels Loft Insulation Install Heat Zones into the Heat Delivery System Timers on Light Circuit in Key Areas Self Closers on Doors Mechanical Ventilation Systems (Humidity Controlled)
BEFORE ANYTHING The Building MUST be in a Good State of Repair Need for: Good Knowledge of the Building Structure ProActive Maintenance Programme Informed Maintenance Team
Warm Up Bristol – Whole House Approach https://warmupbristol.co.uk/content/solid-wall-insulation
Q & A
Where can I go for more informed assistance? Eco Home Centre has an award winning blog @ http://ecohomecentre.blogspot.co.uk Renew Wales Or use the excellent STBA resource @ www.stbauk.org www.responsible-retrofit.org
Eco Home Centre is a RDE Ltd project First Floor 63 Clive Road Canton Cardiff CF5 1HH 029 20373094 info@rounded-developments.org.uk www.ecohomecentre.co.uk ecohomecentre.blogspot.co.uk Eco Home Centre is a RDE Ltd project