ECD ARCHITECTS: A NEW MODEL FOR TACKLING ESTATE REFURBISHMENT AND FUEL POVERTY | 37 ROCKWOOL ROCKWOOL is delighted to have supported ECD Architects in the transformation of Wilmcote House, the largest EnerPHiT standard scheme yet delivered with residents in-situ. This project involved the super-insulation of Wilmcote House. It featured several products and systems, including a combination of ROCKWOOL External Wall and Flat Roof insulation together with a selection of our Firestopping and Fire Protection products and a Rockpanel cladding façade system. The ROCKWOOL external insulation was fitted as a 300/400mm zone fixed to newly assembled, external steel frames to insulate and wrap the entire building. The result is excellent thermal performance and exceptional air tightness, reducing draughts, condensation and mould growth. These fabric improvements are minimising the use of heating at Wilmcote House. Portsmouth City Council invited the University of Southampton to install data loggers into a number of properties to measure the effectiveness of the intervention works and the impact on heating usage. Early results show positive signs of a reduction in fuel poverty with tenants staying warmer in their flats and using their heating less. Resident health and well- being is also improving because there is less damp, mould and condensation. We are pleased too that this refurbishment has brought the community together by improving the appearance of the estate and investing occupants with a greater sense of pride in their surroundings. ROCKWOOL has worked in partnership with the London School of Economics (LSE), recording and assessing the social outcomes of this project to validate the success of the community engagement. We look forward to working with ECD Architects on future projects and using our experience on Wilmcote House to share insights and best practice with other local authorities who are seeking to renovate existing, high-density tower blocks for comfortable, efficient and healthy modern living. Contact information Telephone: 01656 868 400 Email: customersupportcentre@rockwool.co.uk www.rockwool.co.uk