Are Our Buildings Energy Efficient?

Ian Byrnes comes from the National Energy Foundation In the UK & will be giving his assessment on all things to do with Energy Conservation. He has the following to say about building design:-

"Mind The Gap:

Why is there so often a performance gap between the architect's intentions and post-occupancy energy consumption?

New buildings are often hyped up as being amazingly environment friendly, but rarely seem to perform as well in practice.

How much of this is due to clients being dazzled by 'eco-bling', added to give a green veneer to a distinctly average building, and how much is it due to builders and occupants getting it wrong?

Ian Byrne, of the National Energy Foundation, will look at some of the reasons why this performance gap persists, and how informed clients and occupants can help ensure that buildings deliver what is expected of them."