Retrofit refers to the strategic improvement of existing buildings, so that they are better able to meet modern energy efficiency standards.
The Scottish Government consulted the public in 2025 on its revised plans for the introduction of minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for the private rental sector (PRS). Legislation is already…
Read moreMost flats in Scotland are heated with gas boilers and a significant minority are heated with resistive electric systems such as storage heaters. A small but growing number are heated…
Read moreDo you want to use clean heating in your tenement building, but don't know where to start? On 30th March 2026, we held a webinar with
Read moreRepairing or retrofitting tenement buildings can be an expensive and complicated process. Many of Scotland’s tenement owners want to carry out repairs, or retrofit their building to make it more energy-efficient, but…
Read moreIf you own a property in a pre-1919 tenement building, and wish to carry out energy efficiency improvements, you may find this guide from Historic Environment Scotland useful.Historic Environment Scotland…
Read moreThis article has been reposted with permission from Duncan Smith, CIHCM, AMEI, RICS. Duncan is currently the Head of Energy and Sustainability at River Clyde Homes, and has over 30…
Read moreOn Wednesday 18th June, Under One Roof and Changeworks’ EcoCosi service held a joint webinar on how to install solar panels on blocks of flats, including tenements. Installing solar panels…
Read moreUnder One Roof CEO Mike Heffron joined Josiah Lockhart, Chief Executive of Changeworks, and Chris Carus, co-founder of Loco Homes Retrofit CIC, to demystify retrofit on the Scottish Housing News Podcast.
Read moreRetrofitting common areas of your tenement building to meet new energy efficiency standards can be beneficial for the planet- and for your wallet. A case study included in new guidance…
Read moreLoco Home and Under One Roof have partnered to explore what the Scottish Government’s new Heat in Buildings Bill will mean for tenement owners. The Bill will include minimum energy…
Read moreThe University of Edinburgh and
Read moreOn a sunny day in July, as part of a project set up by the sustainability and innovation charity hybrid heat pump. The hybrid air source heat pump provides heating…
Read moreThe first short talk of the day was delivered by architect Ingvar Maxwell, who explored the history of stone in Scottish buildings from the prehistoric age until the 20th century. He explained how…
Mortgage lenders now require that those buying flats with cladding to provide…
Your tenement may have a basement, sometimes used for living accommodation or…
Insulation, draught-proofing and improved glazing can save money, improve comfort and reduce…
Recent research suggests that traditional solid stone or brick walls provide better…
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