ABSTRACT
In January 2014, the City of Cardiff Council launched a competition funded by Innovate UK and the Welsh government’s Small Business Research Initiative invited proposals for innovative energy-saving ideas compatible with traditionally constructed heritage buildings, generally pre-1919. This chapter presents a case study on Stride Treglown, which is a practice of around 270 with nine offices in the UK and in the UAE. It provides information on Permeable insulation and power (PIP). The project has successfully combined a low-powered heating system with permeable lime/hemp insulation to provide a potential solution to the damp, cold conditions often experienced in older, solid construction buildings. Introduction of material of this nature could lead to indoor air-quality improvements for the occupants, energy saving, and life-cycle benefits for the building owner as the materials are recyclable and environmentally benign.
