How Retrofit Can Transform Lives: The Human Impact of Upgrading UK Homes
The UK is facing a climate emergency, and our homes are a big part of … Read more
Understanding Retrofitting Homes: Simplified Insights
Paving the Way to a Sustainable Future Residential properties in the UK have long been … Read more
The Changes to Heat Pump Regulations
Through retrofit solutions, VOR Group aims to reshape our environment for a sustainable future. Our … Read more
“The Greenest & Cheapest Energy is the Energy We Don’t Use”
It’s a simple sentence, but it is an extremely important one. If we are to hit our net zero targets and at the same time help to reduce fuel poverty, the most suitable approach to retrofit is usually to apply a “fabric-first” design.
Retrofit of Historic Buildings: A VOR Group Perspective
In the UK, nearly a quarter of all homes, around 6.2 million properties, were constructed before 1919, and almost a third of commercial properties, totalling approximately 600,000, are categorised as historical sites.
Balancing Heritage & Historic Retrofit with Modern Energy Efficiency
Retrofitting heritage and historic buildings involves preserving history and embracing sustainability. Many UK buildings are heritage structures, often less energy-efficient due to their older construction.
The Path to Net Zero: Insights on Residential Retrofits in Bristol
Recent research from the Centre for Sustainable Energy provides valuable insights into homeowners’ perspectives on … Read more
PAS 2035:2023: The updates and implications
PAS 2035 was updated in September 2023 to reflect evolving best practices, address implementation feedback, and align with the UK’s net zero emissions goals. Here we look at the main updates to be aware of and the implications.
What about Landlords?
With evolving legislation making the need more imminent, Landlords in the UK should consider retrofitting … Read more
Retrofit Coordination
VOR Group recently ran a series of successful Retrofit Surgery Lunch & Learn events. In … Read more
