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Sustainable Futures with James Rixon: Retrofit Architecture
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Sustainable Futures with James Rixon: Retrofit Architecture
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.
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Why thoughtful design can improve performance without needless cost
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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.
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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