Overcoming Retrofit Challenges in Older Properties Through Alternative Heating Solutions

Samira Awwal; Rakesh Mishra; Mohammad Ruhail Gulzar; Mubarak Aderibigbe; Isaac Leung; Leigh Fleming; Scott Conor; Fiona Conor

doi:10.1007/978-981-92-0284-3_10

Overcoming Retrofit Challenges in Older Properties Through Alternative Heating Solutions

Samira Awwal, Rakesh Mishra, Mohammad Ruhail Gulzar, Mubarak Aderibigbe, Isaac Leung, Leigh Fleming, Scott Conor, Fiona Conor

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The role of energy-efficient heating solutions is crucial in achieving net zero targets. However, there are challenges found in retrofitting older UK properties. This paper explores the challenges associated with retrofitting older buildings and
presents effective strategies to overcome these challenges. Technological integration through novel materials such as soapstone as an energy-efficient solution is adopted. Experiments were conducted on two soapstone samples to elucidate their compatibility as a heat-absorbing layer in the retrofitted houses. The results provide concluding remarks on adopting soapstone as an effective and alternative energy efficient solution that can be adopted in older property retrofit. Further empirical research is needed to validate the findings and to better understand how heating technology using soapstone can provide solutions to energy efficiency in older UK properties.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Advances in Intelligent Asset Management and Maintenance
Subtitle of host publication	Proceedings of the 5th International Conference - ICMIAM 2024
Editors	Raghuvir Pai, Gopinath Chattopadhyay, Anne Gibbs
Publisher	Springer Nature
Pages	149-163
Number of pages	15
Edition	1st
ISBN (Electronic)	9789819202843
ISBN (Print)	9789819202867, 9789819202836
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-92-0284-3_10
Publication status	Published - 3 Aug 2026
Event	5th International Conference on Maintenance and Intelligent Asset Management - Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, India Duration: 16 Dec 2024 → 17 Dec 2024 Conference number: 5 https://conference.manipal.edu/ICMIAM2024/Default.aspx

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Name	Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering
Publisher	Springer Singapore
ISSN (Print)	2195-4356
ISSN (Electronic)	2195-4364

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Conference	5th International Conference on Maintenance and Intelligent Asset Management
Abbreviated title	ICMIAM2024
Country/Territory	India
City	Manipal
Period	16/12/24 → 17/12/24
Internet address	https://conference.manipal.edu/ICMIAM2024/Default.aspx

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Awwal, S., Mishra, R., Gulzar, M. R., Aderibigbe, M., Leung, I., Fleming, L., Conor, S., & Conor, F. (2026). Overcoming Retrofit Challenges in Older Properties Through Alternative Heating Solutions. In R. Pai, G. Chattopadhyay, & A. Gibbs (Eds.), Advances in Intelligent Asset Management and Maintenance: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference - ICMIAM 2024 (1st ed., pp. 149-163). (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering). Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-92-0284-3_10

Awwal, Samira ; Mishra, Rakesh ; Gulzar, Mohammad Ruhail et al. / Overcoming Retrofit Challenges in Older Properties Through Alternative Heating Solutions. Advances in Intelligent Asset Management and Maintenance: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference - ICMIAM 2024. editor / Raghuvir Pai ; Gopinath Chattopadhyay ; Anne Gibbs. 1st. ed. Springer Nature, 2026. pp. 149-163 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering).

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Overcoming Retrofit Challenges in Older Properties Through Alternative Heating Solutions. / Awwal, Samira; Mishra, Rakesh; Gulzar, Mohammad Ruhail et al.
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Awwal S, Mishra R, Gulzar MR, Aderibigbe M, Leung I, Fleming L et al. Overcoming Retrofit Challenges in Older Properties Through Alternative Heating Solutions. In Pai R, Chattopadhyay G, Gibbs A, editors, Advances in Intelligent Asset Management and Maintenance: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference - ICMIAM 2024. 1st ed. Springer Nature. 2026. p. 149-163. (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering). Epub 2026 Aug 1. doi: 10.1007/978-981-92-0284-3_10

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