A key advantage of renovation over new construction is the significant savings in embodied energy. Targeted measures like insulating the building envelope and upgrading windows can further reduce energy consumption during use. That’s why this kick-off webinar, which also marks the first natureplus Masterclass, will focus on these two essential areas. Learn about practical material and planning solutions for insulation and window construction using sustainable materials in renovation contexts.
Join Dr. Arnaud Evrard (Professor at ETH Zurich) for valuable insights into natural (interior) insulation materials, their building physics characteristics, and the specific requirements and challenges they pose. Also, meet Judith Resch (Carpenter and Architect), who will share with us the planning and design advantages that wooden windows offer in renovations. Learn with her how the concept of “simple“ building can be put into practice through the use of wood, while still meeting the highest standards. Afterwards, there will be time for your questions and lively discussions.
This event forms part of the natureplus European-wide event series entitled “Natural Materials for RETROFIT – Specific Applications, Barriers and Advantages”. ASBP is delighted to join its partners Agrodome (NL), IBO (AT) and Baubioswiss (CH) for online and in-person events taking place from 2nd to 12th December 2024. All events will be held in English.
Monday 2nd December, 14:00-16:00, online (natureplus)
Kick-off webinar: Retrofitting the Building Shell – Focus on Insulation and Windows with Natural Materials
Tuesday 3rd December, 13:00-14:30, online (ASBP)
Natural Materials for Retrofit – Walls, Windows and Floors
Tuesday 10th December, 12:00-13:00, online (Agrodome)
Retrofitting Social Real Estate
Wednesday 11th December, 16:00-17:30, online (Baubioswiss)
Retrofit Case Study: Locally Available Natural Building Materials
Thursday 12th December, 16:00-17:30, 0nline (IBO)
Humidity and Impacts on Natural Materials in Retrofit
Event fees:
- Free – Members of all hosting associations
(natureplus, Agrodome, ASBP, Baubioswiss, IBO, Bundesverband ProHolzfenster) - Free – Students
- €20 – Members of partner organizations* and natureplus clients
- €35 – General admittance
- €140 for all the events in the series