SPAB’s research and reports day

The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, SPAB, has organised a one-day event later this year bringing together new key findings and research on energy efficiency and the performance of old and traditionally constructed buildings.

October is likely to see the launch of the government’s Green Deal, an initiative intended to reduce carbon emissions by revolutionising the energy efficiency of British properties. Old Buildings & Energy Efficiency Research: SPAB’s  research and reports day on 30 October at the Fazeley Studios, in Birmingham, will present the latest findings on the energy performance of old and traditionally built properties and look at what some implications of the Green Deal might be for such buildings. 

The event coincides with the first day of Retro Expo a new exhibition and conference in Birmingham focusing on delivering energy efficient refurbishment and retrofit of domestic commercial buildings in the UK. 

It will bring together the country’s leading specialists in traditional building energy efficiency research. Speakers will present their most recent findings and conclusions about the way old buildings actually perform and The SPAB will publish its own updated research reports at the event.

The day will also highlight the latest thinking, reports and guidance from bodies and organisations including Department of Energy and Climate Change, DECC, English Heritage and Historic Scotland.