Zero-2050: Terraces to Tomorrow

踏上变革之旅，我们的开创性项目将彻底改变英格兰200多万座1919年前的排屋的能源效率和舒适度（BreTrust，2020; EHS，2010）。组合锅炉的普及强调了向净零解决方案转变的必要性，这与政府到2028年每年安装60万台热泵的宏伟目标相一致（Gov.uk，2023年9月）。对于小型维多利亚式排屋来说，这是一个特殊的挑战，需要创新的解决方案。项目完成后，我们的目标是为1919年以前的排屋提供一个全面的蓝图，以经济有效的方式及时改善能源效率。我们的蓝图专为私人租赁部门量身定制，旨在通过扩大规模的举措，可扩展并适用于自住业主部门。这种方法结合了租户的宝贵意见，确保了所实施的技术得到广泛接受。在随后的项目阶段，我们计划根据这一蓝图对物业进行改造，提供切实的概念验证和持续的工作模型。我们的旅程始于详尽的市场扫描，创建了一个选项库，如红外线加热，现代蓄热式加热器，太阳能技术和电池存储。这确保了各种解决方案能够满足1919年以前露台房屋的独特需求。我们目前使用燃气供暖的测试房屋的基线测试将深入了解能源消耗和效率。这些数据将与我们完成的样板房数据进行比较，使我们能够评估过渡到替代技术的潜力，同时确保最佳的供暖和成本效益。通过市场研究与租户互动是了解新技术和家居改善偏好的关键。这种以人为本的方法确保升级符合居民对舒适、节能和整体满意度的需求。我们的项目利用多个数据库，包括物业和天气数据，进行全面分析。从调查和访谈中构建数据和行为见解，指导一种全面的、数据驱动的方法，该方法针对住房原型的独特特征和地理因素量身定制。这个变革性项目不仅仅是一次技术革新，更是一次社区驱动的努力。通过结合市场策略、基线测试、租户洞察和数据驱动的决策，我们的计划旨在重新定义历史住宅的生活标准。我们的目标不仅仅是满足政府的目标，而是创造可持续、舒适和面向未来的住宅，展示负责任的城市生活。敬请关注，我们将为我们现有的历史悠久的住宅存量开启一个更环保、更智能、更可持续的未来。

Embarking on a transformative journey, our groundbreaking project is set to revolutionise energy efficiency and comfort for over 2 million pre-1919 terrace houses in England (Bre Trust, 2020; EHS, 2010). The prevalence of combi boilers underscores the need to shift towards net-zero solutions, aligning with the government's ambitious target of 600,000 annual heat pump installations by 2028 (Gov.uk, September 2023). A particular challenge for small Victorian terraced houses, necessitating innovative solutions.Upon completion, our project aims to deliver a comprehensive blueprint for cost-effective and timely improvements to energy efficiency in pre-1919 terrace houses. Tailored for the private rented sector, our blueprint is designed to be scalable and applicable to the owner-occupier sector through scale-up initiatives. This approach incorporates valuable tenant opinions, ensuring broad acceptance of the implemented technologies. In the subsequent project stage, extending beyond this application's scope, we plan to retrofit a property according to this blueprint, providing tangible proof of concept and an ongoing working model.Our journey begins with an exhaustive market scan, creating a library of options such as infrared heating, modern storage heaters, solar technology, and battery storage. This ensures a diverse range of solutions catering to the unique needs of pre-1919 terrace houses.A baseline test in our test home, currently utilising gas heating, will provide insights into energy consumption and efficiency. This data will be compared with that from our completed show home, enabling us to evaluate the potential for transitioning to alternative technologies while ensuring optimal heating and cost-effectiveness.Engaging with tenants through market research is pivotal to understanding sentiments regarding new technologies and preferences for home improvements. This human-centric approach ensures that upgrades align with residents' desires for comfort, energy savings, and overall satisfaction.Utilising multiple databases, including property and weather data, our project employs comprehensive analysis. Building data and behavioural insights from surveys and interviews guide a holistic, data-driven approach tailored to the unique characteristics and geographical considerations of the housing archetype.More than a technological overhaul, this transformative project is a community-driven endeavour. By combining market-savvy strategies, baseline testing, tenant insights, and data-driven decision-making, our initiative aims to redefine living standards in historic homes. The goal is not just to meet government targets but to create sustainable, comfortable, and future-ready residences, showcasing responsible urban living.Stay tuned as we embark on this exciting journey towards a greener, smarter, and more sustainable future for our existing historic housing stock.