Preceding the 2009 Copenhagen Climate Summit, Radian was delighted to host a conference and debate about the issues related to retrofitting existing homes. Radian strongly believe that retrofit needs to be a key part of government strategy, if targets of slashing CO2 emissions by 80% in existing buildings are to be met.
A panel of high profile speakers, was assembled to deliver their unique insight into the issues facing those with the challenge of retrofitting homes. The climax of the event was a Question Time Debate with panellists and delegates discussing some of the key issues which we face.
Read the review of the Retrofit Conference 2009
The Radian Question Time Debate– 'Ask the experts' was chaired by Philippa Ward, Assistant Editor, Inside Housing. This event proved of particular value to everyone involved in planning and managing housing stock, both new and ageing, plus those responsible for policy making and implementing the strategy for sustainable housing.
Watch a video of the Radian Question Time Debate
Click on the links below to download copies of the presentations
David Orr, Chief Executive, National Housing Federation
How housing can help meet climate change targets – the European context (386.80 Kb)
Anne Power Professor of Social Policy, LSE
Restoring neighbourhoods and slowing climate change – The business case (98.36 Kb)
John Doggart, Chair Sustainable Energy Academy
Old home Super home – Transforming Houses to be Fit for the 21st Century (1.98 Mb)
Andrew Lee, CE, Sustainable Development Commission
A catalyst for change – What needs to happen in the UK? (848.83 Kb)
Paul Ciniglio, Sustainability & Innovation Manager, Radian
Meeting the 80% carbon emission target via retrofit – Radian's experience (480.97 Kb)
Duncan Price, Director of CAMCO
Building capacity for retrofit in the South East (233.79 Kb)