This paper sets out the results of the York Energy Demonstration Project and discusses its implications for the modernisation of low rise housing in the UK. The project consisted of three schemes, which were carried out in the early to mid 1990s and monitored over a 2-year period. Results indicate that modem1sation schemes have a very important part to play in reducing C02 emissions and that improvements in the region of 50% can be achieved at modest cost using well proven (early 1980s) technology.

This CTU discusses the application of the rainscreen principle to the design of exterior walls, building on the concepts presented in Construction Technology Updates No. 9 and No. 17.

Basement problems are a frequent source of claims made under new home warranty programs. This Update presents the results of an IRC/industry research project on the performance of insulation systems applied to the exterior of basement walls