Retrofitting for real impact: Community, social value & system change
As part of Futurebuild’s ‘Retrofit Mini Series’ host, Martin Hurn speaks with Sara Edmonds—architect, activist, and co-director of the National Retrofit Hub. She shares how the retrofit movement is shifting from policy and pilots to purpose, people and place. In this episode, Sarah explores the potential of community retrofit, the role of collective action, and the system innovations needed to scale solutions. A must-listen for anyone serious about the retrofit revolution.
CIVIC SQUARE, Birmingham
CIVIC SQUARE is a Birmingham-based Community Interest Company demonstrating neighbourhood-scale civic infrastructure for social, ecological, economic and climate transition.
Wessex Community Assets, Bridport
Established in 2003 alongside the Wessex Reinvestment Trust, Wessex Community Assets (WCA) is a community benefit society working to expand community ownership of housing, land and local economies.
CIVIC Square: Ladywood, Birmingham – Doughnut Portrait
CIVIC Square co-created the Ladywood neighbourhood Doughnut Portrait. The Doughnut Portrait is a participatory tool which supports communities and practitioners to identify local needs and align neighbourhood aspirations with planetary boundaries and responsibilities to global communities.
HACT Retrofit Credits Framework
The HACT Retrofit Credits framework aims to unlock additional funding for housing retrofit projects by verifying both carbon emission reductions and the social value generated through these initiatives. By incorporating social impact metrics, the framework ensures that retrofit activities not only contribute to environmental sustainability but also enhance the well-being of residents and communities.
Leasing Scheme Wales
The Leasing Scheme in Wales facilitates the lease of privately rented properties. Councils have access to properties for 5 to 20 years while landlords maintain ownership of the property.
Pay As You Save, USA
Pay as You Save schemes in the US are provided by utility companies, who enable you to repay the capital cost of retrofit works through a charge on your energy bill that is less than the estimated savings assoicated with the retrofit..
Ma Prime Rènov – France
MaPrimeRénov is France’s one-stop-shop and financial assistance programme that supports homeowners (including landlords) to improve their energy and carbon efficiency.
EPC Reform
Find recommendations for EPC reform, and our workshop insights, to help understand the scope of the discussion around EPC Reform.
Regional Retrofit Skills Taskforce Checklist
A living document, designed to help develop a regional taskforce, strengthening connections between retrofit delivery and economic development programmes.