Decarbonisation of the housing sector through retrofit solutions
The UK’s domestic sector accounts for 28% of its greenhouse gas emissions, primarily from heating and powering our homes. With over 25 million households, decarbonising this sector is essential to achieving national climate goals, but action must accelerate to meet the scale of this critical challenge.
Our mission at City Science is to enable widescale decarbonisation of the building stock through our innovative, data-driven retrofit solutions. By leveraging our proprietary data modelling techniques, and expertise across all stages of the retrofit process, we empower our clients with tailored recommendations that maximise energy savings and carbon reductions, aligning with their net zero goals.
Our Comprehensive Retrofit Solutions
1. Retrofit Strategy Development
- Bespoke approach for each project through comprehensive assessments of existing building structures, energy consumption patterns, and occupant behaviours.
- Advanced modelling and simulation techniques to evaluate various retrofit scenarios, enabling data-driven decision-making.
- Customised strategies incorporating the latest technologies, materials, and best practices in sustainable building design.
2. One-Stop-Shop Coordination/Project Management
- Seamless end-to-end digital solution for improving home energy efficiency.
- Intuitive online portal for exploring options, obtaining customised assessments and quotes, selecting contractors and suppliers, securing financing, and completing installations.
- Robust CRM capabilities for streamlining processes like paperwork, scheduling, project tracking, and quality assurance.
3. Building Performance Modelling and Simulation
- Cutting-edge technology for data-driven decisions and optimised building performance.
- Analysis of a wide range of performance metrics, including energy consumption, thermal comfort and indoor air quality.
- Prediction of a building’s future performance before any physical modifications, minimising risks and ensuring maximum efficiency and occupant comfort.
4. Research and Development
- Exploring innovative technologies, materials, and methodologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of retrofit projects.
- Collaboration with leading academic institutions, industry partners, and government agencies to conduct cutting-edge studies and pilot projects.
- Active participation in industry forums and policy discussions, contributing expertise to the development of new standards and regulations.