Sustainable Futures with James Rixon: Retrofit Architecture

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James RixonRixon ArchitectureSustainability & Retrofit

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Retrofit is one of the biggest practical challenges in architecture: how do we make existing buildings work harder, last longer and use less carbon without treating sustainability as a bolt-on?

Stephen Drew speaks with James Rixon of Rixon Architecture about sustainable design, retrofit practice, the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge and the knowledge-sharing needed to decarbonise the built environment.

The conversation covers:

What retrofit means in practice

Why thoughtful design can improve performance without needless cost

How training and shared knowledge help smaller practices

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0:00 · Stephen Drew
Stephen Drew
Here we go! I told you I'd be back and we're gonna talk about all those things. Old, refurbished, retrofitted. What does that mean? Oh, I'm gonna learn with you. I've got a bit of an idea, I've got some ideas for the future. Anyways, we are gonna jump into it in 20 seconds.
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Hello everyone and welcome to this livestream special. That's right, I'm back. We're gonna learn something today and you are gonna be surprised how

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