Engineers Ireland Conservation Group, RIAI & SCSI 2024 Seminar: Appropriate Thermal Upgrade for Historic Structures (4207)

The building sector is one of the key consumers of energy in Europe using approximately 450Mtoe per annum of which space heating accounts for about 70 per cent of the total energy use [1]. Retrofitting thermal insulation to existing buildings can reduce unnecessary heat loss minimising energy consumption. Historic buildings (built before 1944) form a large proportion of the building stock of most European cities. They are often of architectural and historic interest and it is essential that any thermal upgrading does not undermine their special character. In most cases, a balance can be found between protecting the building's heritage value and energy saving interventions that lessen adverse environmental impact, reduce building energy costs and improve occupant comfort ensuring the long-term viability of historic buildings. The architectural and historic significance of the exterior facades of historic buildings precludes the use of external insulation for most structures. Internal insulation is considered a more viable alternative although it can still be invasive by introducing new materials, replacing historic linings, disturbing internal features such as joinery and distorting the original room proportions.

This seminar is being organised in conjunction with both the RIAI and the SCSI.

Early bird rates are available until Tuesday, 14 May. 

To book a place and for further information, please click here.