The retrofit challenge: net-zero meets heritage

Entrance to a tenemant building in edinburgh with an outdoor lamp and metal railing leading to the front door.

How can generic energy retrofit approaches be reconsidered to ensure traditional buildings become more energy efficient while retaining their historic character? 

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A&DS:SpACE, Level 0, Edinburgh Futures Institute, access by Middle Meadow Walk
10/11/26 - 10/11/26
12:30 pm - 13:30 pm

Join Gary Cunningham, Energy Retrofit and Adaptation Specialist, and Yann Grandgirard, Head of Climate Change at Edinburgh World Heritage, for an exploration of the opportunities and challenges of retrofitting Scotland's traditional buildings for a net-zero future. 

Drawing on recent Edinburgh World Heritage pilot projects, Gary and Yann will share practical insights into historic window upgrades, whole house retrofit of tenements, and innovative retrofit solutions developed through the EU and UKRI-funded FuturHist project. 

Discover how carefully designed interventions can improve comfort and reduce energy use while respecting the heritage values of historic buildings.

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About A&DS:SpACE

A&DS:SpACE is a collaborative venue created by Architecture and Design Scotland and Space for Architecture, Carbon & Environment. Through exhibitions, events and public programming, it provides a platform for conversations about architecture, design, sustainability, placemaking and the future of Scotland's built environment.