Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre - local sustainable materials combined with energy efficiency
LOCATION
Glasgow, uk
CLIENT
Built environment -
Smarter transformation
Designer
JOHN GILBERT ARCHITECTS
PRODUCT
K-BRIQ®
MEDERO DARK GREY
APPLICATION
EXTERIOR PLINTH
WASTE REPURPOSED
6.3 TONNES
CARBON SAVED
1.3 TONNES Co2e
Contractor
cLARK CONTRACTS
‘A living demonstrator of best practice in the retrofit of non-domestic buildings’
The development of the National Retrofit Centre, co-funded by the Scottish Government, Edinburgh Napier University, and BE-ST, is set to revolutionise the approach to retrofitting existing buildings in the United Kingdom.
As an extension of the UK Government's National Retrofit Hub, this centre is fostering deep collaboration between industry, academic stakeholders, public sector organisations, and citizens to create a comprehensive national retrofit response.
With clear alignment to a just transition and a focus on industrialised retrofit solutions, the National Retrofit Centre of Excellence is prioritising the use of natural, locally sourced, and sustainable materials, including using the recycled low carbon K-Briq in the lower plinth of the building.
Designed in collaboration with John Gilbert Architects (JGA), Luths Services and Narro Associates, the project set out to deliver the first phase of retrofit measures and refurbishment works which aimed to achieve both the International EnerPHit and Scottish Net Zero Public Sector Building standards once on delivery of all phases.
Taking a fabric first approach, Phase 1 saw the existing curtain walling system replaced with a new insulated CLT panel system which was manufactured offsite, using home-grown mass timber, a project first. This system was complimented by increased roof and floor insulation which will also dramatically reduced the building’s heating demands.
Throughout the retrofit process, BE-ST and Clark Contracts will provide regular updates through social media channels, online platforms, and site tours so that industry stakeholders can observe the retrofit journey and learn about the practical solutions applied to the challenges that arise.
Full case study - Behind the Build: Retrofitting Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre - BE-ST
Source: BE-ST
