Outputs (45)

Experimental and computational assessment of an energy-saving innovation in a customised testing cabin (2024)
Journal Article
Henshaw, G., Deyranlou, A., Rimmer, K., Paula Diaz Hernandez, H., Fitton, R., & Keshmiri, A. (2024). Experimental and computational assessment of an energy-saving innovation in a customised testing cabin. Energy and Buildings, 323, Article 114794. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2024.114794

The aim of this paper is to assess the performance of an energy-saving device, called ‘Thermocill’ in a customised test cabin, located in a controlled environment. With the UK domestic energy sector responsible for nearly 27 % of the total energy mix... Read More about Experimental and computational assessment of an energy-saving innovation in a customised testing cabin.

A Study Into The Insulative Effects Of Snow On Flat Roofs Under Extreme Conditions (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Henshaw, G., Fitton, R., & Dgali, M. (2024, August). A Study Into The Insulative Effects Of Snow On Flat Roofs Under Extreme Conditions. Poster presented at 11th SCAR Open Science Conference 2024, Pucón, Chile

Research centres in extreme conditions should be well insulated, provide good levels of thermal comfort and should have a limited effect on the natural environment.  Generally, these metrics are modelled and are taken as fact.  However, research over... Read More about A Study Into The Insulative Effects Of Snow On Flat Roofs Under Extreme Conditions.

Pioneering Net Zero Homes: A Study of Bellway “The Future Home” Simulation Calibration (2024)
Conference Proceeding
Tsang, C., Fitton, R., Hernandez, H. D., Henshaw, G., & Sitmalidis, A. (2024). Pioneering Net Zero Homes: A Study of Bellway “The Future Home” Simulation Calibration.

This paper demonstrates how Bellway's "The Future Home (TFH)" project contributes to the decarbonisation of UK housing stock, providing valuable insight into building net zero homes. A dynamic simulation model was initially created using design U-val... Read More about Pioneering Net Zero Homes: A Study of Bellway “The Future Home” Simulation Calibration.

Assessing Building Performance in A Low Carbon Home: A comparative study of the energy modelling representing design and as-built phase (2024)
Conference Proceeding
Zhang, X., Fitton, R., Diaz Hernandez, H., Henshaw, G., Sitmalidis, A., Tsang, C., & Swan, W. (in press). Assessing Building Performance in A Low Carbon Home: A comparative study of the energy modelling representing design and as-built phase.

Buildings, as the second-largest carbon emitter, play a significant role in decarbonising efforts to achieve net zero in the UK. The proposed Future Homes Standard aims to ensure a 75-80% reduction in carbon emissions by increasing the building energ... Read More about Assessing Building Performance in A Low Carbon Home: A comparative study of the energy modelling representing design and as-built phase.

BS EN 17887-2:2024 Thermal performance of buildings. In situ testing of completed buildings. Steady-state data analysis for aggregate heat loss test (2024)
Report
Fitton, R. (2024). BS EN 17887-2:2024 Thermal performance of buildings. In situ testing of completed buildings. Steady-state data analysis for aggregate heat loss test. London: BSI

BS EN 17887-1:2024 Thermal performance of buildings. In situ testing of completed buildings. Data collection for aggregate heat loss test (Part 1) (2024)
Report
Fitton, R. (2024). BS EN 17887-1:2024 Thermal performance of buildings. In situ testing of completed buildings. Data collection for aggregate heat loss test (Part 1). London: BSI

BS EN 17888-1:2024 - Thermal performance of buildings. In situ testing of building test structures. Data collection for aggregate heat loss test (2024)
Report
Fitton, R., & BSI. (2024). BS EN 17888-1:2024 - Thermal performance of buildings. In situ testing of building test structures. Data collection for aggregate heat loss test. London: BSI

RICS Residential Retrofit Standard (2024)
Report
(2024). RICS Residential Retrofit Standard. London: RICS

The purpose of this professional standard is to:
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establish a clear framework that sets minimum requirements to maintain consistent,
high-quality standards for residential property retrofit advice in respect of provision
of retrofit installation... Read More about RICS Residential Retrofit Standard.

Retrofit assessment: Getting it right from the start (2024)
Journal Article
Fitton, R., & Swan, W. (2024). Retrofit assessment: Getting it right from the start. Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal and Valuation, 12(3), 208-217

The UK has some of the oldest buildings in Europe. They are also some of the worst performing in terms of energy performance. In tandem with these issues the UK has committed to making a substantial reduction in CO2 emissions. UK homes are currently... Read More about Retrofit assessment: Getting it right from the start.

Bellway Homes "The Future Home" Baseline Performance Report (2024)
Report
Fitton, R., Diaz, H., Farmer, D., Henshaw, G., Sitmalidis, A., & Swan, W. (2024). Bellway Homes "The Future Home" Baseline Performance Report. Salford: ERDF & Innovate UK

This report examines the fabric thermal performance of a prototype home (The Future Home, or TFH) built by Bellway Homes. The home was designed and built to meet the anticipated Future Homes Standard in terms of fabric performance. The research was c... Read More about Bellway Homes "The Future Home" Baseline Performance Report.