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Is retrofitting worth it?
Retrofitting is an investment that brings both immediate and long-term rewards. While the upfront costs can feel significant, the benefits, from reducing energy consumption to increasing property value, make retrofitting a wise financial decision for many. However, the true value lies not just in cost...
Benefits of Retrofitting for Sustainability
One of the most compelling reasons for retrofitting is its potential to reduce the environmental impact of buildings. The built environment is responsible for 25% of the UK’s total of greenhouse gas emissions, largely due to energy consumption for heating, cooling and lighting. Retrofitting older...
The challenges of retrofitting older buildings
On January 9th this year, over 180 solar panels were turned on at York Minster. They are expected to generate 70,000 kWh of energy, providing a third of the minster's electricity requirements. But retrofitting older buildings is not simply a matter of adding modern systems...
A look at how retrofitting has evolved over the years
From the outset let’s be clear that retrofitting is not just enhanced refurbishment. Refurbishment focuses principally on the cosmetic upgrade, while retrofitting concentrates on the efficiency and sustainability. Retrofitting has evolved significantly over time. As our understanding of sustainability, energy efficiency and structural...
Are you upgrading your housing?
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MHA offers a one-stop shop for retrofitting services. We are PAS2035 accredited and provide assessor, designer, co-ordinator or evaluator services.
If you have any queries on assessments or design advice on insulation, solar panels, air source heat pumps, window replacements or any...
1.3M upgrade for Yorkshire Housing homes in Staxton
MHA have been appointed by Yorkshire Housing on their £1.3 million in upgrading 15 of its homes in Staxton, North Yorkshire to make them more energy efficient.
£190,000 of the £1.3 million is coming from the government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation...
A massive milestone for a valued member of the team
This week we celebrated a massive milestone for a valued member of our MHA team. Kath Wilkinson, our Accounts Secretary, has been with the practice for 40 years! Kath has seen plenty of changes over the years but her commitment and dedication to the practice have been...
Double Award Winning Scheme
MHA scooped not one, but two Awards at the recent Inside Housing Development National Awards. Our scheme at Whitebeam Close won Best Healthy Homes Development (Rural/Suburban) and Eldervale Extra Care won Best Supported Housing Development (Rural/Suburban).
This is the culmination...
Mind bending museum comes to Manchester
MHA Architects have been appointed to deliver Museum of Illusions' first UK venue in the heard of Manchester this month.
Already a massive hit with more than 50 locations across 25 countries, Museum of Illusions will open its doors on 27 September. MHA have...
A further successive appointment onto Innovation Chain North
We're delighted that we have been successfully appointed to £1.5 billion Innovation Chain North Framework for the next 4 years.
The £1.5 billion framework has been designed to support delivery of new homes across the north of England, not only to support Great Places...
Wigan Council secures planning
MHA Architects are delighted that planning permission has been granted on Logwood Place, Newtown for Wigan Council. Designed by MHA Architects, the scheme provides 74 apartments for affordable rent, comprising 67 one-bedroom apartments and 5 two-bedroom apartments, all for general needs, plus 2 one-bedroom apartments designed...
Supporting the Public Sector in the East Midlands
MHA Architects have successfully been appointed onto the Efficiency East Midlands Ltd Consultancy Services DPS EEM | National Procurement Frameworks - Public Sector - Consultancy Services. The DPS runs until December 2026. EEM is a not for profit consortium set up to drive cost and efficiency savings in the public...