Historic England has produced a new report, Energy Efficiency and Historic Buildings: How to Improve Energy Efficiency, which looks at how you can improve the energy efficiency of historic buildings.
The report highlights the necessity of striking the correct balance between the benefits that improved efficiency can bring, with the harm that can be done to these precious establishments. To achieve this balance the report highlights the need to take a holistic āwhole buildingā approach which takes account of the buildings context, significance and factors which affect energy use.
Carried out properly this approach will ensure that you:
- avoid harm to significance
- are effective, cost efficient, proportionate and
sustainable
- ensure a healthy and comfortable environment for
occupants
- minimise the risk of unintended consequences
This guidance is likely to be useful to many of our members tasked with protecting and maintaining their historic almshouses. As always, the Association is here to offer support to members who may be looking to renovate their almshouses, so please do not hesitate to contact us.
Posted 20 July 2020