Raising the Roof
Retrofit, Re-roofing and Conservation in the Age of Integrated Solar
The roof has long been one of the last places architecture treats as fragmented: build the roof, then bolt on the technology. As retrofit becomes central to reducing carbon emissions, that sequence is being questioned. If a roof is already reaching the end of its life and scaffolding is already going up, should energy generation become part of that intervention? Raising the Roof looks at how retrofit-first thinking, planning policy and integrated solar are reshaping how architects approach existing buildings.
Join this free CPD session to discover how integrated solar roofs can extend the life of existing buildings without compromising their character.
What You'll Learn
- Retrofit-first thinking for existing building stock
- Heritage-sensitive approaches to re-roofing and conservation
- Planning policy considerations for integrating solar on sensitive or listed buildings
- How integrated solar technologies apply to retrofit and re-roofing projects
- The evolving role of the roof as architecture, infrastructure and energy generation combined
How It Works
- Free 60-minute online session, presented by Paul Iddon and Roofit.Solar team
- Live Q&A tailored to your project needs
- CPD certificates provided upon completion
RIBA/ARB alignment: Designed to meet RIBA and ARB CPD learning criteria
Core Curriculum Area: Design, construction and technology.
Knowledge Level: General Awareness
Why Attend?
- Retrofit-first thinking. Practical grounding for adapting existing buildings, not just designing new ones
- Heritage-sensitive approach. How to integrate solar without compromising conservation requirements
- Planning insight. What to expect when proposing integrated solar on sensitive sites
- Forward-looking. Understand where architectural practice is heading as retrofit becomes central to net zero
- From the team behind There’s Always The Sun. Same rigour, extended into retrofit and conservation
Register Now for “Raising the Roof”
