Sustainable Listed Buildings: The Whole-House Retrofit Approach

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Improving the energy performance of a listed or traditional building requires a fundamentally different approach to retrofit than a modern property. The materials and construction methods used in pre-1919 buildings — solid masonry, lime mortars, breathable plasters — are designed to manage moisture by allowing it to move through the fabric. Introducing modern impermeable insulation […]