Discover the intersection of sustainability and ethics in building design at Retrofit Meets Ethics, with our partners @nationalretrofithub
Join us for this insightful event, where industry experts delve into the importance of ethical considerations in retrofitting projects.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a meaningful conversation shaping the future of architecture.
Sign up for your free ticket here: https://pulse.ly/do9vribufz
#retrofit #retrofitting #builtenvironment
The Building Centre’s current exhibition, Retrofit 25: What’s Stopping Us? dives deep into one of the most urgent challenges facing the built environment today: how to decarbonise our existing buildings at scale.
This thought-provoking exhibition explores the barriers to retrofit; from policy and finance to skills and supply chains, Retrofit 25 showcases the solutions already making a difference.
Whether you're an architect, policymaker, developer, or simply passionate about sustainable design, this is a must-visit exhibition that asks the right questions and sparks the right conversations.
🗓️ Now open
📍 Central London until September then elementalLONDON in November
🔗 Plan your visit at the link in bio
Let’s stop asking if we should retrofit and start asking how we can do it better, faster, and more equitably.
#Retrofit25 #SustainableArchitecture #Decarbonisation #BuiltEnvironment #NetZero #GreenBuildings #BuildingCentre
It’s been a busy week for NRH Co-Director Sara Edmonds on the radio waves recently! 📻
Earlier this week, Sara had the opportunity to speak to Naga Munchetty on @bbc5live and also on @bbcradioscot on The Sunday Show with Andrew Black the week before.
Naga opened with a question about whether our built environment infrastructure was ready to cope with our unpredictable and increasingly extreme weather conditions. What did Sara say?
Here’s a short extract, or listen to the full conversation here from 1:40:05 into the programme to 1:50:40 - link in our bio ☝️
#BBC #Radio #Retrofit
Last month, we launched our report - ‘Policy Recommendations for a National Retrofit Workforce Strategy’, authored by Cara Jenkinson (@ashden_org ) & Pippa Palmer (Polln & @lsbu ).
The report offers a bold but achievable plan: a 10-year National Retrofit Workforce Strategy, bringing together government, industry, training providers and local leaders to create the conditions for success.
Hear more from Rachael Owens about the report!
To read the report - click the link in our bio ☝️🔗
#Report #Policy #Retrofit #Workforce
Join us our last in-person of Retrofit Meets before the summer break: Retrofit & Money.
This panel session will explore the potential to drive retrofit through innovative financial models and economic considerations.
The event will be chaired by Rachael Owens, Co-Director of the National Retrofit Hub, and the conversation will address the headline of ‘What’s stopping us?’ in retrofit today.
Speakers:
Stuart Hallett, @arupuk
Natalie Gardner, @ourturnerandtownsend
Ryan Jude, Green Finance Institute
Ben Cross, MORE
Secure your free ticket at the link in bio!
Retrofit Meets is an in-person series of free panel events that connects people through the core themes of our latest retrofit exhibition with the @nationalretrofithub and produced as part of Retrofit 25 and taking place on Wednesday evenings at the Building Centre, this event series will see panellists discuss their latest research and completed or on-going projects/solutions. There will be time for audience Q&A, and a chance to see the Retrofit 25 show after the event (until 8pm).
The National Retrofit Hub (NRH) has announced a strategic partnership with LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG), naming them as a new Programme Partner.
Follow the link in our bio for more information.
If you work in Retrofit and have questions or solutions you must join the conversation at the Building Centre tonight!
As part of the Retrofit 25: What’s Stopping Us? programme, this thought provoking session brings together community leaders and industry innovators to share real stories, strategies, and breakthroughs in tackling housing quality, health, and retrofit challenges.
Expect an open, honest, and energising “fishbowl” discussion where everyone has a chance to speak, reflect, and contribute to collective solutions.
Chaired by Sara Edmonds and co-convened with Collective Works and Footwork, this is more than a talk—it's a space where knowledge meets action.
Free to attend – book your spot now via our website or Eventbrite page.
Let’s build change together.
#Retrofit25 #KnowledgeExchange #CommunityInnovation #SustainableHousing #BuiltEnvironment #LondonEvents
Don't miss out on what's happening this week at the Building Centre!
Join our daytime webinar on Thursday, May 15th, from 1 to 2 PM, as part of the Retrofit 25: What's Stopping Us? events series with @nationalretrofithub
Discover the future of heating with Ethan Wadsworth, Director of Sales and Marketing at Discreteheat as he unveils the incredible benefits of ThermaSkirt, the ultimate alternative to radiators and underfloor heating, perfect for retrofitting.
🎉 Secure your spot now with free tickets!
Book at the link in bio!
#events #heating #retrofit
At the Retrofit 25: What's Stopping Us? launch night we asked some of the exhibition sponsors and principal partners "What IS stopping us?" - here's their answers - please add yours below.
The exhibition is now open to the public and our Events programme starts on 23rd April with a Kick-off event - book your tickets at the link in bio!
💻 COME ALONG TO OUR SPONSORSHIP WEBINAR!
The UK’s retrofit challenge is enormous, but so are the opportunities.
The NRH is an impartial, non-profit organisation. We rely on the support of our partners and sponsors to convene retrofit stakeholders, produce retrofit tools, resources and insights, and engage with policy-makers. NRH sponsors are critical to enabling the work we do.
Do you want to know how your organisation can support this vital work?
Join us for a live webinar on 14th April at 12:30pm to discover the impact of NRH sponsorship, the benefits available, and how your business can gain visibility, influence policy, and shape the future of retrofit.
Webinar Details:
📆 Date: 14th April 2025
⏰ Time: 12:30-13:00pm
Why Attend?
✅ Learn about our sponsorship packages
✅ Discover how your organisation can gain visibility, influence, and exclusive networking opportunities
✅ Ask questions and explore how sponsorship aligns with your strategic goals
Reserve your spot - 🔗 link in our bio ☝️
#Sponsorship #Webinar #Retrofit
🥳 Our exhibition - ‘Retrofit 25: What’s Stopping Us?’ - is now open! 🥳
Along with our wonderful collaborators - @thebuildingcentre - we had the pleasure of welcoming a great crowd to the launch event for Retrofit 25.
We deeply enjoyed being able to unveil the exhibition for the first time, and had some great discussions throughout the evening.
While the exhibition is open, there will be a series of in-person panel discussions and online events, tackling the main exhibition themes.
The ‘Retrofit Meets’ events programme is as follows:
Retrofit Meets: Communities - Wednesday 30 April / 6-8pm
Retrofit Meets: Hearts & Minds - Wednesday 7 May / 6-8pm
Retrofit Meets: Carbon & Materials - Wednesday 11 June / 6-8pm
Retrofit Meets: Innovation - Wednesday 18 June / 6-8pm
Retrofit Meets: Finance - Wednesday 9 July / 6-8pm (special ‘fishbowl’ format)
Retrofit Meets: Ethics - Wednesday 10 September / 6-8pm
Retrofit Meets: Whole Value – Wednesday 17 September / 6-8pm
Save the dates and look out for when we open registration for these events!
#Retrofit25 #Retrofit #Event #Collaboration
