Field, M. (2010) Deconstructing ‘eco-retrofit’ in the housing sector, and assembling engagements. In: Regional Studies Association Winter Conference Proceedings 2010. London: Regional Studies Association.
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Abstract:
This paper draws on work under way in the East Midlands area to understand what are the central requirements to undertaking ’eco-retrofit’ of the existing housing stock in order for this to make a meaningful contribution to national targets for efficiencies in energy and water usage, and for reductions in CO2 emissions. It notes that while there is a constant call for more action and attention to be given to the performance of existing housing stock, there is nevertheless wide-spread uncertainty as to what actions will bring about the most sustainable changes to building performances, and significant confusion as to what skills are required for such activities to be carried out. Recent work to ascertain the level of ‘eco-retrofit’ related activity that could be under way in the region has only been able to identify one-off ‘pilot projects’ to demonstrate the impact of changes to a few stock units, and there at present seem to be no medium to long-term plans for stock-holders in the public sector to prepare for an on-going engagement with energy and other utility efficiency programmes, and no equivalent ‘pilots’ in the private sector
Subjects:
Creators:
Field, M.
Publisher:
Regional Studies Association
Northamptonshire and East Midlands:
Housing
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Date:
November 2010
Date Type:
Publication
Title of Book:
Regional Studies Association Winter Conference Proceedings 2010
Event Title:
Regional Studies Association Winter Conference 2010: Regions and the Environment
Event Dates:
26 November 2010
Place of Publication:
London
Event Location:
The Resource Centre, London
Event Type:
Conference
Language:
English
Media of Output:
Conference Proceedings
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
No
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