{"id":39089,"date":"2020-01-28T12:55:34","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T12:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=39089"},"modified":"2020-01-28T12:55:34","modified_gmt":"2020-01-28T12:55:34","slug":"heritage-centre-for-elderly-set-to-be-nearly-zero-carbon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2020\/01\/28\/heritage-centre-for-elderly-set-to-be-nearly-zero-carbon\/","title":{"rendered":"Heritage centre for elderly set to be nearly zero-carbon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pioneering sustainable features a priority at Llandaff Pound community hub <\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/thumbnail_The-Pound_View-of-Entrance.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/thumbnail_The-Pound_View-of-Entrance.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/thumbnail_The-Pound_View-of-Entrance-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/thumbnail_The-Pound_View-of-Entrance-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/thumbnail_The-Pound_View-of-Entrance-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/thumbnail_The-Pound_View-of-Entrance-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/thumbnail_The-Pound_View-of-Entrance.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/thumbnail_The-Pound_View-of-Entrance.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/thumbnail_The-Pound_View-of-Entrance-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/thumbnail_The-Pound_View-of-Entrance-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/thumbnail_The-Pound_View-of-Entrance-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/thumbnail_The-Pound_View-of-Entrance-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>A computer generated image of what The Pound will look like, courtesy of Downs-Merrifield Architects<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>A FORMER toilet at Llandaff Pound is being converted into an eco-friendly activity centre for the elderly, with a carbon footprint of almost zero.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Llandaff 50+, a charity seeking to reduce loneliness among Cardiff\u2019s elderly population, is renovating the building with the help of Severn Wye Energy Agency, the Welsh Government and architect Carolyn Merrifield.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Carolyn, of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsmerrifield.com\/pound\">Downs-Merrifield Architects<\/a>, specialises in remodelling older buildings to make them more energy efficient. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are excited to be involved with such an innovative project,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Pound will be one of the first near zero carbon retrofits in Cardiff and will show how small buildings and homes can be improved to meet the needs of the climate change emergency.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The centre will have an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of A, the best possible out of eight categories, thanks to the addition of solar slates and panels, triple-glazing, a rainwater harvesting tank, and a heat exchanger. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>According to consumer watchdog Which?, the average EPC rating for a home in the UK is D. <\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"513\" height=\"361\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/EPC-ratings.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/EPC-ratings.png 513w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/EPC-ratings-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/EPC-ratings-500x352.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/EPC-ratings-293x206.png 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"513\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/EPC-ratings.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/EPC-ratings.png 513w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/EPC-ratings-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/EPC-ratings-500x352.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/EPC-ratings-293x206.png 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>the building will belong in category &#8216;A&#8217;  with the best possible energy efficiency<br \/>Image: Which?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>As well as hosting activities for elderly community members, the centre will be open to schools so children can learn about sustainability, which is now an essential part of the national curriculum. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Yvonne Apsitis, Chair of Llandaff 50+, said: \u201cThis is a great opportunity to work across generations and for older people to show they are trying to improve sustainability for future age groups.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Diana Langmaid, treasurer of the group, added: \u201cIt would be irresponsible in this day and age not to include these features.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/thumbnail_The-Pound_View-of-Courtyard-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/thumbnail_The-Pound_View-of-Courtyard-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/thumbnail_The-Pound_View-of-Courtyard-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/thumbnail_The-Pound_View-of-Courtyard-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/thumbnail_The-Pound_View-of-Courtyard-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/thumbnail_The-Pound_View-of-Courtyard-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/thumbnail_The-Pound_View-of-Courtyard.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/thumbnail_The-Pound_View-of-Courtyard-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39103\" 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Pound design, courtesy of Downs-Merrifield Architects<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>The Pound is in a conservation area and sits next to the 13<sup>th<\/sup> Century Bishop\u2019s Palace, meaning any alterations must complement the area\u2019s historical characteristics. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>As such, solar slates that appear like regular tiles will be used on areas of the roof visible from the road.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The Pound will be one of the first buildings in Wales to install the slates, which are manufactured by Treforest company GB Sol. <\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/John-with-slate-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/John-with-slate-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, 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390w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/John-with-slate-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/John-with-slate-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/John-with-slate-1400x1400.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/John-with-slate-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/John-with-slate-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/John-with-slate-300x300.jpg 300w, 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585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/John-with-slate-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/John-with-slate-1400x1400.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>50+ member John Bethell with one of the solar slates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>The Welsh Government Community Facilities\nProgramme has donated \u00a3250,000 to the project, while the nearby Plasdwr\ndevelopment has also made contributions. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>However, a further \u00a350,000 is\nneeded to complete the conversion and run the centre sustainably. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Llandaff 50+ has set up a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdfunder.co.uk\/the-pound-eco-for-now-and-future-generations\">crowdfunding page online<\/a>, through which they aim to raise \u00a310,000. They hope the remaining money can be sourced by pioneers and &#8220;Pound founders&#8221; \u2013 local patrons, of which there are currently 34.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Seminars will be held at The Pound for architects, engineers and ecologists to learn about the latest in eco-friendly design.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Cardiff contractors A&amp;N Lewis\nbegan the conversion in November, following a community archaeological dig led\nby Dr Tim Young of GeoArch. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>The Pound is expected to open in the spring and will also house a heritage information centre for visitors to the historic ward, staffed by volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pioneering sustainable features a priority at Llandaff Pound community hub A FORMER toilet at Llandaff Pound is being converted into an eco-friendly activity centre for the elderly, with a carbon footprint of almost zero. 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