RIAS CPD: Heritage - Keeping in character
Increasing the future of existing dwellings, with VELUX
Thursday 30 May 2024, 12:30 - 13:30 (online)
The online recording of this event can be made available on request.
Event description:
"The UK has the highest proportion of all EU nations with homes dating back to before the Second World War, at around 38% in 2017."
9,400,000 homes built prior to WW2.
That's 38% of homes.
Brave proclamations and predictions are often made about what our housing stock will look like in future. Will it be new low energy, sustainable homes?
The reality is that the UK housing will look much the same as it does today. At current rates of replacement, another 6.6 million homes will be added between 2017 and 2050, leading to a total UK housing stock of around 35 million homes. Only a small number will be replaced, although many will have undergone significant improvement.
We will look at embracing the existing building stock and a Retrofit opportunity with respectful specification.
Learning objectives:
Comprehend the scale and demand of a retrofit programme.
What does a conservation rooflight offer.
Recognise the benefits of making VELUX your partner in the early stages of the specification process
About the speaker:
Richard Williams, Architectural Development Manager, The VELUX Company Ltd
A passion within architecture allowed Richard to gain a significant insight in the design, specification and project planning of various projects in the Cotswolds, whilst working within different architects’ practices as and Architects’ Technician.
Richard joined The VELUX Company Ltd 30 Years ago and is currently working as an Architectural Development Manager. Richard have seen a broad reach of customers from all corners of the UK & Ireland and now based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE. UK.
Richard also forms part of the Judging panel for the National Housing awards. In essence, with a purpose of; “Creating well-being for people and planet by transforming spaces using Daylight and fresh air.”
Richard Williams, Architectural Development Manager, The VELUX Company Ltd
Terms and conditions:
Please note: this CPD is free and exclusive to current RIAS members only. Information on how to join and our other benefits of membership can be found here. Please take a moment to read our CPD Terms and Conditions here. Finally, this CPD is kindly delivered as part of our monthly lunchtime CPD series. We are grateful for the continued support and partnership between the RIAS & our network of CPD Providers. Details of the next session can be found in the explore tab above.