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COP26 | Retrofitting 101: the dos and don’ts of making old buildings sustainable

COP26 | Retrofitting 101: the dos and don’ts of making old buildings sustainable

Update: 2021-10-15

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Engineering consulting firm WSP delves into the ins and outs of retrofitting beyond just housing, tackling how commercial projects need to get on board to help the UK meet its net zero ambitions in this episode of Place North West’s COP26 podcast series.

Given that 80% of the buildings that will exist in 2050 are already built, retrofitting is no longer an option but a necessity. Kate Dougherty, WSP’s head of net zero and sustainability for building services, gives a crash course on best practices for retrofitting.

To find out more, visit wsp.com

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COP26 | Retrofitting 101: the dos and don’ts of making old buildings sustainable

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