Discover how AET’s underfloor air conditioning (UfAC) is redefining retrofit strategies and helping to futureproof buildings for decades to come. This RIBA-accredited CPD seminar is designed for architects, engineers, and consultants seeking innovative, sustainable, and flexible alternatives to traditional ceiling-based HVAC systems.

Traditional overhead air conditioning can compromise design intent, reduce usable ceiling height, and create inefficiencies when spaces are reconfigured. In contrast, UfAC transforms the floor void into a service zone, delivering conditioned air via modular Fantiles™ and zonal CAM units. This approach supports architectural vision, improves occupant wellbeing, and provides measurable whole-life carbon and cost savings.

This CIBSE CPD session explores decarbonising HVAC systems in large-scale buildings, focusing on both heating and cooling. As sustainable solutions become essential, the session covers key topics such as: Decarbonising HVAC systems in large-scale buildings; Climate control fundamentals; Factors affecting HVAC performance; Challenges in decarbonisation; Energy-efficient HVAC strategies; Transitioning to electric & Hybrid Gas/Electric Systems; Improving indoor air quality; Building design considerations for HVAC; Impact of EPC and MEES regulations; Role of HVAC in achieving ESG goals.

This CPD will cover the general aspects of period timber windows looking at the types of repairs and unique performance upgrades offered by Ventrolla and the benefits to the client.

Whether you’re upgrading a single bathroom or undertaking a large-scale retrofit, installing a Waste Water Heat Recovery System (WWHRS) delivers measurable benefits.

This CPD will explore: What WWHR is and why it matters; The different types of WWHRS available; The key advantages of WWHRS in retrofit projects.

WWHRS is a passive, demand-reduction technology that integrates seamlessly into retrofit projects featuring showers. By capturing heat from outgoing wastewater, it significantly lowers energy consumption and reduces CO2 emissions. Simple to design and install, WWHRS requires no user interaction and ongoing maintenance, making it a cost effective and future-proof solution.

How to avoid damp, mould, and excessive heat loss when retrofitting the eaves junction. One of the biggest challenges in the UK housing market is the huge variety of properties, from pitched to flat roofs, with different rafter dimensions and spacings. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for insulation. Legislature and frameworks such as like PAS 2035, Awaab’s Law, and NHBC requirements rightly putting pressure on retrofit professionals to get it right, having the right solutions in place is more important than ever.