Masterclasses
A wide range of key information and expert advice is provided via a comprehensive series of on-demand masterclasses and insightful online events. We’re adding new content all the time, so please check back regularly for the latest updates.
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The Challenge of Retrofitting Historic Buildings | RISE Masterclass
Engage in a session exploring historical buildings, uncovering the make-up of their material and structure and how this fits into your retrofit project. This Masterclass will provide you in-depth knowledge into historical buildings, to learn how their heritage can be maintained alongside your retrofit journey paying attention to key factors such as structure and ventilation. In looking back, we must look forward and so join us and learn how to develop these houses in accordance with planning requirements and policies from Historic England.
Tackling Overheating in Social Homes | RISE Masterclass
This masterclass will give you the tools to identify and mitigate the risk of overheating in social homes.
Building the Business Case | SHRA Masterclass
Richard Miller explains how you can create a business case to get sign off for you retrofit project and access funding.
A Complete Beginner's Guide to Heating Social Homes | SHRA Masterclass
Installing and maintaining efficient heating systems is a key consideration of a whole-house retrofit approach. This masterclass - presented by Claire Brown (PhD Researcher, University of Manchester) - will introduce you to the basics of heating social homes.
Helen Ball from Broadacres Housing Association reflects on how she was able to introduce a carbon literature culture into the day-to-day operations of her organisation.
Customisation of insulation | SHRA Masterclass
Jon Moorhouse, Research Director of Constructive Thinking shares how he tackled deep customisation of external wall insulation to Wimpey no-fines properties on the Grey Mare Lane Estate in Manchester.