Retrofit Architect | Bath

Solutions for your home or business.

Reduce energy, increase comfort and save money

We encourage re-use and refurbishment before building new.

If you love where you live and don’t want to move then retrofit is the answer.

Start your retrofit journey with a bespoke report outlining what is possible for your home.

Every building deserves a Chapter 2.

“I would definitely recommend engaging Alex in a project as early as you can so you can include energy saving principles in your project from the outset”
— Mrs B, Widcombe

Bath Property Awards 2024 - WINNER in 'One to Watch'

| HIGHLY COMMENDED in 'Sustainability'

Bath Property Awards 2024 - WINNER in 'One to Watch' | HIGHLY COMMENDED in 'Sustainability'

  • PAS 2035 Retrofit Services

    Professional advice for retrofitting homes and other buildings by introducing one or more energy efficiency measures. Use of the PAS 2035 process from a Trustmark accredited Retrofit Coordinator & Retrofit Designer.

  • Passivhaus & EnerPHit

    Advice for clients, consultants and contractors for developing design solutions to achieve new build or retrofit certification. PHPP energy modelling. Experience of delivering BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and Net Zero Carbon buildings.

  • RIBA Client Adviser

    RIBA Client Adviser

    An RIBA Client Adviser is an experienced architect and professional working with the client's team, independent of the design team, helping the client to monitor and manage the design process through the RIBA stages.

  • Listed Building Retrofit

    Strategies for the re-use and refurbishment of Listed Buildings with energy efficiency upgrades. Heritage Statements and Local Authority consultation, working with a UK Registered Architect and RIBA Conservation Registrant.

  • Design Support

    ‘Design MOT’ for main contractors to review tender designs and level of coordination and any omissions. Independent domestic drawing & specification check before starting work on site.

Sustainable Architects Bath Sustainable Architect Bath Domestic Architect Bath Residential Architect Bath Sustainable Design Approach Client Focused Design Solutions Expertise Experience Award Winning Energy Efficient Green Building Energy Use Building Energy Energy Bills Building Performance Building Design Walls Roofs Floors Windows Doors Energy consumption Occupant Envelope Fabric First Renewable energy Photovoltaics Heat Pump Net Zero Sustainable Building Low Carbon Indoor Air Quality Daylight Home energy Insulation Passive House Passivhaus EnerPHit Retrofit Renovation Refurbishment Building Envelope Shading Overheating Green Home Airtightness Air leakage Ventilation Zero-Energy Heating Cooling Building Science Building Physics Residential Building Domestic Commercial Building Low Energy Low Bills Warmer Home Glazing Insulated G-Value U-Value Psi-Value Environmental-Design Environment Climate Crisis Greenhouse Gas Carbon Reduction Heat Recovery MVHR Heating and Cooling Photovoltaic Inverter Energy Cost Energy Costs Zero Energy Home Thermal Mass Sealing Air Barrier Homeowner Occupier Thermal Bridge Thermal Bridging Cold Bridge Gaps Retrofitting Blower Door Test Air Test Pulse Test HVAC Solar Thermal Water Heater Heating Controls TRVS Radiators Infrared Heating Underfloor Heating Triple Glazing Aerogel PIR Woodfibre XPS DPC Moisture Management Moisture Balance Green Construction Green Technology

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Sustainable Architects Bath Sustainable Architect Bath Domestic Architect Bath Residential Architect Bath Sustainable Design Approach Client Focused Design Solutions Expertise Experience Award Winning Energy Efficient Green Building Energy Use Building Energy Energy Bills Building Performance Building Design Walls Roofs Floors Windows Doors Energy consumption Occupant Envelope Fabric First Renewable energy Photovoltaics Heat Pump Net Zero Sustainable Building Low Carbon Indoor Air Quality Daylight Home energy Insulation Passive House Passivhaus EnerPHit Retrofit Renovation Refurbishment Building Envelope Shading Overheating Green Home Airtightness Air leakage Ventilation Zero-Energy Heating Cooling Building Science Building Physics Residential Building Domestic Commercial Building Low Energy Low Bills Warmer Home Glazing Insulated G-Value U-Value Psi-Value Environmental-Design Environment Climate Crisis Greenhouse Gas Carbon Reduction Heat Recovery MVHR Heating and Cooling Photovoltaic Inverter Energy Cost Energy Costs Zero Energy Home Thermal Mass Sealing Air Barrier Homeowner Occupier Thermal Bridge Thermal Bridging Cold Bridge Gaps Retrofitting Blower Door Test Air Test Pulse Test HVAC Solar Thermal Water Heater Heating Controls TRVS Radiators Infrared Heating Underfloor Heating Triple Glazing Aerogel PIR Woodfibre XPS DPC Moisture Management Moisture Balance Green Construction Green Technology 〰️

University of Bath, Bath & West Community Energy, Retrofit West, Elmhurst Energy, Quidos, Centre for Sustainable Energy, Wiltshire Council, South Glos Council, Bath & NE Somerset Council, Bristol City Council, We The Curious, Askew Cavanna, HEC, Active Thinking, Andy Matthews Studio, Morgan Sindall,

University of Bath, Bath & West Community Energy, Retrofit West, Elmhurst Energy, Quidos, Centre for Sustainable Energy, Wiltshire Council, South Glos Council, Bath & NE Somerset Council, Bristol City Council, We The Curious, Askew Cavanna, HEC, Active Thinking, Andy Matthews Studio, Morgan Sindall,

Current & former collaborators include:

Services

Please contact us for a bespoke proposal to match our skills to your project needs, budget and programme.

    • Independent and impartial advice

    • Passivhaus or EnerPHit services

    • Retrofit Opportunities Plan

    • Retrofit Improvement Option Evaluation

    • Thermographic Imaging survey

    • Design review of your planning consent

    • Passivhaus Designer consulting role

    • PAS 2035 Retrofit Coordination

    • RIBA Client Adviser role

    • Conservation advice and Heritage Statements

    • Energy modelling with PHPP

    • Targeted architectural advice & co-ordination

    • RIBA Client Adviser role

    • Passivhaus Designer consulting role

    • Energy modelling with PHPP

    • PAS 2035 Retrofit Coordination advice

    • Peer review

    • Independent and impartial advice

    • Tender Support ‘Design MOT’

    • Value Engineering technical support

    • Passivhaus Designer consulting role

“Tackling the Climate Emergency is an opportunity to improve existing buildings’ performance, making them more comfortable and enjoyable to use.

We can help homeowners and commercial building managers re-use and refurbish existing buildings to meet their changing needs and to reduce their environmental impact. Creative re-use and retrofit can bring old buildings back to life, improve building performance, reduce energy bills and increase productivity.”

– Alex Bell Director | Chapter 2 Architects