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Saving energy and cost on property
DWR Architecture has gained accreditation from the Building Research Establishment as an Energy Performance Assessor (EPA) for existing domestic buildings.
DWR Architecture recently completed a feasibility study for a valued client on achievable Energy Improvements Measures & Return On Investment estimates for some of its existing properties.
Three levels of building improvements were evaluated:
- Minimal low cost improvements including draught proofing and adding loft insulation were estimated to provide a 25% reduction in energy and heating requirements.
- Additional measures including adding insulation to floors and walls, carrying out improvements to the windows and the heating system could provide a 64% improvement.
- High level improvement measures including high standards of insulation, replacement high performance windows, heat recovery ventilation system, bio-fuel community boiler, solar heating and solar electric panels could result in a 78% reduction in energy requirements and approximately 90% reduction in carbon emissions.
The improvement specifications and methods developed as a result of this study will be especially valuable when considering re-modelling, alterations and extensions work to existing properties.
