Designed to Perform

An Illustrated Guide to Delivering Energy Efficient Homes

Tom Dollard

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RIBA Publishing
01 March 2023

Architecture; Architectural structure & design; Environmentally-friendly architecture & design; Architecture: professional practice

How do we ensure sustainable buildings perform as intended?

The performance gap between predicted and actual energy use in new homes has been identified as a key problem by government and industry experts.

This updated edition is an illustrated practical design guide to delivering better energy performance in all types of new build homes. It introduces readers to the concept of the performance gap and highlights clear issues and solutions to help architects improve their detailing at design stage. The book:

Features annotated details with photos taken from live construction sites Includes accessible practical guidance for busy practitioners Highlights how to boost the construction quality and performance of new homes Promotes the case for more architect supervision throughout the construction process.

A new chapter features innovative, low-carbon building methods, including hempcrete blocks, clay blocks and straw bales. All information has been updated to reflect the latest data with fresh details and technologies.

By: Tom Dollard
Imprint: RIBA Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm,
ISBN: 9781914124266
ISBN 10: 191412426X
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 01 March 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tom Dollard is Partner of Sustainability and Innovation at Pollard Thomas Edwards (PTE). Tom hosts regular training days and events in sustainable design for the wider industry as well as for PTE. He is a core trainer for the Green Register of Construction Professionals and a Director of the Good Homes Alliance. He is a certified Passivhaus designer, BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes Assessor. Tom leads the design and site review process for the UK Government’s ‘Building for 2050’ project, which will set out the required steps to accelerate the uptake of low-cost, low-carbon homes.