CLIMATE EMERGENCY

Retrofitting for planet, pocket and comfort

Handing over a retrofit project to the local community has created a lasting legacy in Birmingham, says Marina Robertson.

 © Christopher Thomond

The UK has some of the oldest housing stock in Europe and while any home can benefit from retrofitting, older homes usually have more problems.

But as part of a commitment to turbo powering the green agenda, one of the ways the UK Government is tackling this issue is by transforming the energy efficiency and aesthetics of the country's housing stock.

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