John Preston IHBC’s [Alliance member] Green Panel Chair called for traditional buildings to be given a ‘Different but Complementary’ approach in Bonfield’s ‘Each Home Counts’ plans for domestic energy use and provision.
IHBC Chair James Caird said: ‘While all can welcome the wider moves towards ‘greener’ buildings, the IHBC’s Consultations Panel was very disappointed that ‘Each Home Counts’ failed to consider traditional buildings, especially those with solid walls. This is a fundamental omission as such older buildings represent at least a quarter of the UK’s building stock, undermining the principles of ‘Each Home Counts’.