Retrofit

G rated Limerick semi-d upgraded to A3 with full envelope & heating system upgrade

Sligo estate house adds hemp lime extension & renovation with vertical bore-hole heat pump

A log bungalow in rural Meath has been extended and given a total energy upgrade – and wood is at the heart of the renovation, with a timber frame extension and external insulation system along with a fresh log finish.
Words: Lenny Antonelli

Renovated agricultural barn marries its traditional look with modern green features

Local authorities upgraded hundreds of houses last year under a €20m government scheme, and the Department of Environment has doubled funding for 2010. With local energy agencies playing a key role on the ground, the programme offers vital lessons for keeping quality high in energy retrofit schemes. Words: Lenny Antonelli