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residential retrofitting
Retrofitting simply means adding something to your home that wasn’t there before. In our field, residential retrofitting refers to home improvements that help properties remain as energy-efficient as possible while they age. These changes also aim to improve the building's functionality and safety.
Retrofitting aims to retain and utilise an existing building or structure instead of demolishing and rebuilding it. Reusing and modifying an existing structure consumes far fewer resources than demolition and construction. The manufacturing of building materials is often energy and resource-intensive. Particularly in the city where our architectural practice is located, nearly all of the housing stock was constructed when energy consumption and sustainability were not considered necessary. We, like others, are motivated to preserve heritage buildings that surround us but modify them to suit contemporary needs and reduce the construction industry's woeful carbon footprint.
WHAT ACTUALLY IS RETROFITTING?
Various unique solutions can be carefully selected for your home to assist you. These solutions include replacing heating systems, improving ventilation and air quality, utilising renewable technology, improving insulation, and improving your home's passive design.
A retrofit assessment first aims to identify the modifications you can make to your home that will significantly enhance your comfort, lower running costs, and reduce your home's carbon emissions. We begin by focusing on the items that provide the most significant benefits and refine these solutions to maximise their effectiveness. Our experts inspect your home and its appliances and then provide tailored solutions that may involve improving your existing setup or, if you are looking for more space, making additions and modifications suitable for today’s living.
How will our retrofit assessment help you?
With our love and expertise in heritage homes, we think it's pivotal to get the most out of your beautiful period home, regardless of whether you plan to renovate or improve what you have. Our retrofit assessment services are designed to offer you and your family precise and customised solutions to enhance your home's safety, efficiency, and functionality.
As architects, we combine our expertise in design and building standards to thoroughly assess your property, identifying opportunities for upgrades that align with your goals and budget. Whether it is enhancing energy efficiency to reduce your carbon footprint, increasing natural light, or modernising your space, we provide customised solutions that address your immediate needs while also enhancing the long-term value and comfort of your home. With our comprehensive assessments, you can trust us to clarify the solutions and illustrate their financial benefits.
Our packages…
We understand that every client and every home is unique. That’s why we’ve designed our packages to cater to a wide range of needs, ensuring a personalised approach. With a transparent, upfront fee structure tailored to your specific project requirements, you can move forward with confidence, knowing exactly what to expect every step of the way. And if you’re ready to take things even further, we’re here to help you keep going and bring your vision to life.
Perfect for the person who needs an expert analysis of their property but is comfortable taking charge during the construction phase of the project. This package offers a custom report for the property and numerous personalised solutions for your home.
Naturally, this package offers all the benefits of the essentials package, but we’ve got a little extra in store for you. It includes a roadmap with our trusted construction workers outlining how to install the proposed solutions quickly and cost-effectively. We will also be there every step of the way to ensure these solutions are built and installed perfectly.
This package is for you if you are considering redesigning parts of your home. Along with the essential retrofit report and installation roadmap, this package includes a feasibility study, allowing us to collaborate with you to explore options for a larger home renovation. This will ensure that your existing home can accommodate your exciting new features. Essentially, all that heat from your luxurious new heated floors won’t escape through existing hidden cracks and crevices!