Reducing Energy Use in Traditional Dwellings: Analysis of Four Solid Wall Houses in Reading
Author(s): Chris Newman, Parity Projects Ltd
This report describes an in-depth ‘whole building’ analysis of energy use carried out in four traditionally built houses in Reading, Berks. The results were used to devise strategies to reduce energy use and carbon emissions for each household. These were then assessed in terms of their effectiveness and cost-efficiency. An important aim of the project was to understand better the costs and benefits of solid wall insulation in relation to other energy and carbon saving measures. The project demonstrates the benefits of a ‘whole building’ approach, and shows how the economics of specific energy and carbon-saving improvements vary from one household to another.
- Report Number:
- 9/2017
- Series:
- Research Report
- Pages:
- 19
- Keywords:
- Energy Efficiency Carbon Reduction Sustainable Development Traditional Construction Historic Environment Energy Audit Solid Wall Insulation Whole Building Building and Landscape Conservation Houses
