IHS BRE Press Sustainable Refurbishment of The Bre Victorian Terrace: 3-part Set IP12/11 set

Learn about the latest processes and materials for refurbishing existing buildings with this case study of BRE's Victorian Terrace at their Watford site. This 3-part set covers the design philosophy, construction process, post-refurbishment monitoring and lessons learned during the project. Author: Alan Ferguson, Paul Cartwright, Jack Brayshaw, Richard Hartless and Peter Hadwin Publish Date: 11/21/2013 ISBN: 978-1-84806-223-8 Abstract: This 3-part Information Paper looks at the various processes associated with the refurbishment of the BRE Victorian Terrace. The Victorian Terrace is a demonstration project converting a disused Victorian stable block into a number of energy-efficient spaces, including a terraced house, two flats and a presentation room, using some of the latest processes and materials for refurbishing existing buildings. Starting from the point where the specification was finalised – Part 1 sets out the design philosophy, Part 2 looks at the construction process, during which the various products specified were installed, and Part 3 gives some early results from post-refurbishment monitoring and examines the lessons learned.