Archetype Study

The client has a stock of approx. 70,000 existing homes and the aim of the study was to establish a clear pathway for investment in terms of retrofit at a large scale. The study was split into four key areas to achieve the desired outcomes.

Identify Archetypes – We segmented the housing stock based on; building type, age, construction type and pre-existing retrofit measures. Reduced the number of archetypes from 90 to 20.
Identify Key Objectives – We discussed the client’s desired outcomes for the project and identified four key objectives; energy demand, carbon emissions, statutory obligations and capital costs.
Analyse Retrofit Measures – We worked with the client to develop a suite of appropriate measures and assessed each in relation to the objectives.
Establish Retrofit Pro Forma – We developed a methodology and assessment tool which can be used for the development of retrofit strategies for future archetypes.