Retrofitting traditional buildings for improved energy performance in the context of BSI PAS 2035
Abstract
The key document directing the way in which homes of all types and ages in the UK are retrofitted is PAS 2035. This document provides a major step forward in the way the retrofit of homes is conducted and while many great efforts have been made to ensure that traditional buildings are properly understood and retrofitted, there are some improvements in the way in which this could be approached. By comparing PAS 2035 with other guidance and standards which have been specifically developed for traditional and historic buildings, we can see where improvements in the next version of PAS 2035 can be made. PAS 2035 covers a broad range of areas with the process and risk analysis being a key part as well as roles with specific responsibilities and stipulated competency, qualification and membership requirements.
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Author's Biography
John Edwards is a director at Edwards Hart Consultants and Professor on Practice at the University of Wales Trinity St David. In a career spanning over 30 years he has been involved with the understanding, repair, refurbishment and retrofit of thousands of buildings ranging from social housing to grade one listed buildings and scheduled monuments. John previously worked for Cadw and English Heritage. In recent years he has contributed to guidance and standards, including steering group membership of BSI PAS 2030, PAS 2035 and PAS 2038. John also led in the development of BS7913 and is part of the BSI cultural heritage committee overseeing the development of many other British and European standards, including energy efficiency. He developed with CITB National Construction College the only recognised course in retrofitting traditional buildings to award a qualification.
Citation
Edwards, John (2021, March 1). Retrofitting traditional buildings for improved energy performance in the context of BSI PAS 2035. In the Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation, Volume 9, Issue 4. https://doi.org/10.69554/ICNY9697.
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