Ep. 31 Cost-Effective Home Heating & The Future of Sustainable Building | Insights with Prof. Richard Fitton
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This week on Thrive in Construction, we are joined by Richard Fitton, an expert in sustainable building practices, to discuss his pioneering research on cost-effective home heating solutions and the future of sustainable home construction in line with emerging government regulations.
Richard has served as a Professor of Energy Performance of Buildings at the University of Salford for 14 years. Before this, his extensive experience as a building surveyor allowed him to assess a wide range of structures, from RAF hangars to newly built homes. In this episode, Richard shares his top three tips for heating your home efficiently, along with his insights on the government’s ambitious new standards for future housing.
Richard's influential work extends across various sectors, from large-scale homebuilders to organisations like Mat Zero, which focuses on providing safer heating solutions for refugees. His expertise offers invaluable perspectives on advancing sustainability in construction.
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