Thomas Robinson Architects

At the begining of December governments will meet at the 15th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to agree a global treaty to suceed the Kyoto Protocol, which expires in  2012. The role that the built environment can play in reducing carbon emissions is huge but it appears that there is still considerable ignorance amongst negotiating teams about the immense contribution of the built environment to greenhouse gas emissions and therefore potentially to their limitation.

Here at grass roots level we are working hard at the nitty gritty issues of U Values, air tightness and thermal bridging which are equally essential. There are so many options and products on the market for today’s new house builders it is important to have a balanced view and take a holistic approach to what you incorporate into your build. This is where the architect’s knowledge can add real value to your project. We recommend getting in touch with the right architect early on in the process for maximum benefit.