External Resource: ‘Investigating how cavity wall construction in 1930’s housing can influence retrofit design?’ Webinar
In this webinar organised by the National Retrofit Hub, Transforming Homes researchers Emma Taylor, Dr Neal Holcroft and Dr Francis Moran present some of the research undertaken by the team to date, with particular focus on the Bristol demonstration homes, where proposed solutions housing transformation solutions inspired by our research will be implemented.
The webinar highlights:
- The role of the Bristol demonstration homes within the wider Transforming Homes research programme.
- The process of understanding existing homes through resident engagement, surveys and environmental monitoring.
- Challenges associated with interwar housing typologies, including insights gained through on-site investigations, material sampling and laboratory testing to better understand the condition and performance of existing buildings.
- Research methods used to evaluate potential solutions, including in-situ thermal performance assessments, hygrothermal modelling and environmental chamber testing.
- How findings from monitoring, testing and modelling are informing the development of design-led housing transformation solutions.