Involving Homeowners in Developing Climate-Adaptive and Good-Quality Residential Housing Retrofitting in England
Dear Resident,
Invitation to Contribute to Research on Energy Retrofit and Indoor Comfort in Yorkshire Homes.
You are invited to participate in ongoing research at the University of Huddersfield on energy retrofits and improved indoor comfort in homes in Yorkshire. The research seeks participation from residents across various experiences, including households that have undergone energy retrofits, those that have not undergone retrofit but will want to make their homes more energy efficient, and households experiencing dampness and mould.
This study explores how energy-efficient upgrades can reduce energy consumption and enhance the comfort, health, and well-being of residents of affected homes. It also examines refurbishment strategies that improve thermal comfort, air quality and tightness, and overall living conditions while reducing energy costs and tackling the environmental challenges associated with older housing stock.
Your experiences and insights will help the study understand the practical impacts of these retrofits from the residents’ and homeowners’ perspectives. Participating in this research is a valuable opportunity for you to influence the development of future housing policies and refurbishment practices. Your involvement has the potential to enhance sustainability and improve the quality of life for residents in Yorkshire.
If you want to learn more or are interested in participating, please contact Ayana Ifeorah at ayana.ifeorah@hud.ac.uk. I would be happy to answer any questions and provide further details. Thank you for considering this opportunity to potentially transform Yorkshire Homes’ future into a more sustainable and comfortable one.
I look forward to your participation.
Best regards,
Ayana Ifeorah - PhD researcher, University of Huddersfield
I wish you luck with your PhD research and wish I was in your geographical area. If in the course of your research you discover similar projects for other areas and related topics (such as overheating risk, maybe covered by your thermal comfort comment) please post the details so that more Carbon Co-op members can participate. Peer reviewed research into such an important issue is critical to our future health and the climate.
Thank you for your interest in my research. While my primary area of study is Yorkshire, I am keen to gather insights from homeowners across diverse geographical regions.
If you would like to participate in this research initiative, please do not hesitate to contact me.
I have a partially retrofit solid walled semi. All electric with heat pump. I am in SE England, so a very different climate zone to Yorkshire. If that is of interest then I will be happy to participate.
Currently the house temperature and energy consumption are being monitored by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero for what looks to me as if it is a futile gesture, however as they are already on site it may influence whether I can also be part of your research.
I would welcome an in-depth conversation regarding your experiences with retrofit projects.
The potential influence of DESNZ’s involvement at your site on your decision to engage in my research is entirely up to you. Nevertheless, I would appreciate the opportunity to conduct an interview with you.
For continued correspondence, I recommend using email. You can reach me at: ayana.ifeorah@hud.ac.uk.