Deep retrofit of a Victorian villa: A case study
This article, written by Ronan Morris, Director and certified Passivhaus Designer at Wright & Wright Architects, presents the Norham Gardens project for St Edmund Hall, Oxford, as a case study in deep retrofit. Focusing on the transformation of a Victorian villa within a conservation area, Ronan outlines how a fabric-first, whole-building approach can balance sustainability with heritage. The paper highlights key methodologies, challenges, and lessons learned, offering insight into how historic buildings can be adapted for a low-carbon future.
St Edmund Hall
A new, Passivhaus student campus for one of Oxford’s oldest colleges achieves increased accessibility, inclusivity, and biodiversity net gain through a holistic architecture, landscape and ecology design strategy.
