Energy conservation improvement of the existing building park, constraints and challenges: case of granite traditional constructions in the United Kingdom.
(2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
BENNAJDI, A., SCOTT, J. and TAYLOR, B. 2009. Energy conservation improvement of the existing building park, constraints and challenges: case of granite traditional constructions in the United Kingdom. In Demers, C.M.H. and Potvin, A. (eds.) Proceedings of the 26th Passive low energy architecture international conference (PLEA 2009): architecture, energy and the occupant's perspective, 22-24 June 2009, Quebec City, Canada. Boisbriand: Presses de l'Université Laval [online], paper number 3.2.6. Available from: http://www.plea2009.arc.ulaval.ca/Papers/3.IMPLEMENTATION/3.2%20Integration%20and%20certification%20tools/ORAL/3-2-06-PLEA2009Quebec.pdf
The increase in energy price has sparked a debate in the UK as to what would be the best way to address this problem. The British Prime Minister gave a straightforward and radical answer, suggesting that, existing building stock should be improved to... Read More about Energy conservation improvement of the existing building park, constraints and challenges: case of granite traditional constructions in the United Kingdom..