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[HBP #21] - Marianne Suhr - Retrofits: Making Old Homes More Sustainable - YouTube Description
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- Heritage Buildings Podcast
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- Nov 4, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 3369
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🎙️ You can also access the full Audio version of this Podcast by searching for 'Heritage Buildings Podcast' on - Apple, Spotify, Amazon, PocketCasts, and any of your other favourite podcasting apps! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to another episode of the Heritage Buildings Podcast! In this episode, host Vincent Reed interviews Marianne Suhr, a renowned chartered building surveyor, broadcaster, and co-author of the Old House Handbook. With over 30 years of experience in historic building conservation and sustainable retrofit, Marianne shares her journey from her early influences and education to her hands-on experiences with the National Trust and various historic buildings. They discuss the challenges and techniques of making period properties more energy-efficient while maintaining their authenticity. Marianne also talks about the importance of craftsmanship, the role of SPAB scholarships, and the need for encouraging the younger generation to join the traditional trades. This insightful discussion covers practical tips for retrofitting old buildings, preserving historic windows, and the evolving field of building conservation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Below is a more detailed breakdown of the video with relevant timestamps Click the time on the left to jump straight to that section 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:10 Marianne's Early Career and First Job 02:07 The SPAB Scholarship Experience 05:04 Hands-On Experience and Specialization 07:10 Founding the Old House Consultancy 09:25 Understanding Retrofit 10:43 Challenges and Solutions in Window Retrofit 21…