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Welcome to the summer edition of our newsletter! We have exciting updates and insightful articles to share this month.

We explore effective prevention strategies and retrofitting solutions to tackle damp and mould in social housing, ensuring safe, healthy homes. Our article, "The Greenest & Cheapest Energy is the Energy We Don’t Use," emphasises a "fabric-first" approach to retrofitting.

In "How Retrofit Can Transform Lives," we highlight how retrofitting UK homes improves health, comfort, and quality of life while reducing fuel costs.

We’re proud to announce our ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications, underscoring our commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and occupational health and safety.

Phil Partridge, our Lead Retrofit Designer, has joined The Retrofit Academy Expert Panel, engaging with industry experts to explore sustainable solutions.

We’re excited to welcome three new members to our Design team, enhancing our capacity to deliver high-quality retrofit solutions.

Tackling Damp and Mould in Social Housing: Ensuring Safe and Healthy Homes

Damp and mould are persistent issues in social housing, affecting health and property integrity. This blog delves into effective prevention strategies and retrofitting solutions to ensure safe, healthy homes for all residents. Read blog.

The Greenest & Cheapest Energy is the Energy We Don’t Use

It’s a simple sentence, but it is an extremely important one. If we are to hit our net zero targets?and at the same time help to reduce fuel poverty, the most suitable approach to retrofit is usually to apply a “fabric-first” design.

How Retrofit Can Transform Lives: The Human Impact of Upgrading UK Homes

The UK is facing a climate emergency, and our homes are a big part of the problem. Retrofit isn't just about reducing emissions -?done right, it can dramatically improve people's health, comfort, and quality of life while reducing fuel poverty. Read blog.

We are delighted to achieve ISO Certification

We are thrilled to announce that we have achieved certification in ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018. This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence in quality management, environmental responsibility, and occupational health and safety.

Phil Partridge, Lead Retrofit Designer at VOR, joins The Retrofit Academy Expert Panel for the Retrofit Professionals Club Weekly Sessions

The Retrofit Professionals' Club, offers a fantastic platform for direct engagement with industry experts. It's the perfect opportunity to delve into the intricacies of the retrofit industry, gain valuable insights, and interact with professionals passionate about sustainable solutions.

The sessions are free to attend for all members, and we encourage you to sign-up. Don't miss out on this chance to engage with industry leaders, like Phil and expand your knowledge of retrofitting!

The VOR Design team expands

We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our Design team, with the addition of three talented professionals. These new members bolster VOR’s capacity and expertise, furthering our commitment to delivering high-quality, retrofit solutions at scale.

Tiziana Di Ronco, an experienced Senior Architect and Retrofit Designer, joins us with ARB and RIBA registration. She brings a deep passion for sustainable and circular design to VOR. Tiziana will play a key role in delivering retrofit design proposals and leading major projects, ensuring we uphold our commitment to high-quality retrofit designs.

Nandor Eperjesi, an experienced ARB and RIBA registered?Senior Architect and Retrofit Designer. His extensive background will be instrumental in spearheading major and complex projects, while also overseeing internal teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality retrofit designs.

Kianaz Kohandani comes on board as a Graduate Retrofit Designer,?working towards achieving her CIAT accreditation, underscoring her commitment to professional growth and excellence.?Kianaz will support the delivery of retrofit designs across a range of project types, further enhancing VOR's capabilities.

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