A fresh look at the ageing process

摘要

In refurbishment projects, speed is often what drives the client driver during the development process -the quicker a building is refurbished, the quicker it can reap commercial benefits.rnThe need for optimum productivity is therefore critical. But how easy is this given the challenges and limitations that existing buildings present?rnA refurbishment project, particularly one that involves a listed building, presents more challenges than a new build. For a start, there is often a limited amount of space in which to work. This in turn dictates the construction technologies and systems that can be used. It is therefore critical that innovative methods are devised and adoptedrnfrom the beginning to ensure the efficient running of the site.rnSuch methods will often have the bonus of improving the carbon efficiency of the development. Renewable technologies such as rainwater harvesting, photovoltaic glass and building management systems have proven benefits for retrofit.