Retrofitting old buildings is a painstaking task. There are often more answers than questions and each answer needs to be given scrutiny  and consideration of unintended consequences in the building.

The National Trust and Historic England have compiled some case studies, shared by our Retrofitting Working Group, that highlight how challenging it can be to assess the right solution.

The document can be downloaded by clicking in the link below:

They have also put together a webpage with links that lead to their technical advice and guidance on climate change mitigation and adaptation for resilience, including energy efficiency, retrofit and Net Zero.
They are intended for professionals, contractors, building managers and maintenance teams, suppliers or officials who wish to add to their existing knowledge and understanding to enable informed decision-making. Building owners and occupants may also find it helpful.

To access the below topics , please click in the link below: