Fouseki, K;
Newton, D;
(2018)
Heritage values as a driver or obstacle for energy efficiency in Victorian and Edwardian buildings.
In: Broström, T and Nilsen, L and Carlsten, S, (eds.)
Conference Report – The 3rd International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings.
(pp. pp. 530-538).
Upsalla University: Visby, Sweden.
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Abstract
This paper explores how homeowners living in Victorian and Edwardian homes within conservation areas in Cambridge balance aesthetic and heritage values against lower energy costs and improved comfort levels. Previous government initiatives aimed at saving energy and reducing CO2 have drawn little interest from this group who are left to work through their own solutions. Through semi-structured interviews with homeowners, we examine the stages of energy efficient retro-fitting and the impact of their retro-fitting decisions on the heritage values and energy performance of their residence. A sample of retro-fit measures are checked by thermal imaging (in heatwave conditions) with no obvious problems being detected although further testing is recommended. It clearly becomes apparent that simple measures such as draught stripping and increased loft insulation with quality products are being overlooked. The designation of the conservation areas is also considered. Areas improve as road closures, parking restrictions and traffic calming reduces traffic volumes in the neighbourhood, but with this more onerous planning restrictions also follow, which may restrict those with aspirations to extend their homes.
| Type: | Proceedings paper |
|---|---|
| Title: | Heritage values as a driver or obstacle for energy efficiency in Victorian and Edwardian buildings |
| Event: | The 3rd International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings (EEHB2018) |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| Publisher version: | http://eehb2018.com/conference-report/ |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the version of record. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| Keywords: | energy efficiency; heritage values; conservation areas; Cambridge; thermal comfort; residents |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment > Bartlett School Env, Energy and Resources |
| URI: | https://discovery-pp.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10087630 |
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