Cambrian Place Retrofit
The ambitious retrofit works will be carried out for Pobl Group on 33 apartments in the Grade II listed Cambrian Place in Swansea. The entire building will be subject to thermal upgrade of the existing envelope with the socially rented dwellings benefiting from additional internal adaptations to align with new WQDR requirements including improved access and layouts.
Pentan Architects are undertaking innovative research and development work alongside detailed energy and elemental analysis. Hygrothermal modelling with WUFI software is being used to assess condensation risks across the external walls, whilst in-depth SAP reports are exploring various options of achieving the best possible rating with the constraints of a listed building (SAP B expected). Appraisals on building elements such as windows, walls and floors are providing well-researched options for the client.
The practice is undertaking embodied and operational carbon analysis in line with LETI recommendations and are advising on natural and low carbon materials including wood fibre insulation and lime renders and mortars.
With no gas connection, the apartments will be fully electric with photovoltaics and heat pumps providing the energy solution. Infrared ceiling heat mats are being trialled as part of the low energy strategy.
The ambitious retrofit works will be carried out for Pobl Group on 33 apartments in the Grade II listed Cambrian Place in Swansea. The entire building will be subject to thermal upgrade of the existing envelope with the socially rented dwellings benefiting from additional internal adaptations to align with new WQDR requirements including improved access and layouts.
Pentan Architects are undertaking innovative research and development work alongside detailed energy and elemental analysis. Hygrothermal modelling with WUFI software is being used to assess condensation risks across the external walls, whilst in-depth SAP reports are exploring various options of achieving the best possible rating with the constraints of a listed building (SAP B expected). Appraisals on building elements such as windows, walls and floors are providing well-researched options for the client.
The practice is undertaking embodied and operational carbon analysis in line with LETI recommendations and are advising on natural and low carbon materials including wood fibre insulation and lime renders and mortars.
With no gas connection, the apartments will be fully electric with photovoltaics and heat pumps providing the energy solution. Infrared ceiling heat mats are being trialled as part of the low energy strategy.
