The Rubrics
The novel energy conservation of Trinity College Dublin's Rubrics |
Built between 1699 - 1705, it is Ireland's oldest surviving purpose-built residential building. It was designed by Thomas Burgh, who also designed the Long Room Library in Trinity.
Rubrics Before Conservation
Title: Historic Accommodation Buildings Project
Date: 2019 - 2023
Design Team: Pascall & Watson Architects, Carrig Conservation, Passivate Building Energy Consultants, and AECOM Engineers
Client: Trinity College Dublin
Date: 2019 - 2023
Design Team: Pascall & Watson Architects, Carrig Conservation, Passivate Building Energy Consultants, and AECOM Engineers
Client: Trinity College Dublin
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The retrofit need was driven by Trinity’s brief to achieve modern performance standards in a historic building while respecting the heritage and continuing its use as accommodation. Working with Passivate Building Energy Consultants, a series of in-situ, lab-based and desk-based measurements and analyses were undertaken to obtain a thorough understanding of the existing building physics before work began. The condensation and thermal bridge risk analysis was done to minimise the risk of unintended consequences post-retrofit.
Rubrics During Conservation
The slate roof was replaced with Valentia slate and the pebbledash on the east elevation was replaced with cork lime plaster
Extensive work was carried out internally and externally, such as new render, new roof slates, weatherproofed windows and floor insulation. For a full list of the work carried out, you can view a summary of the work below.
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rUBRICS After conservation
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The Net Zero Ireland Construction Awards
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At the 2023 Net Zero Ireland Construction Awards, the Rubrics was awarded the Sustainable Building award! A wonderful achievement for all the project team!
If you would like more information or to discuss a project, please contact the office to speak to one of our conservation consultants.