Retro EcoWall®: Internally Insulating Traditional Buildings
By Niall Crosson
Monday 12th December 2022
Also in category: House insulation, Mould prevention
Retrofitting traditional buildings requires a sensitive approach to internally insulating solid stone or brick walls. Aside from providing thermal comfort, it is essential that the insulation promotes breathability in the walls and manages moisture. In response to these requirements, Ecological Building Systems has launched the Retro EcoWall® system.
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Niall Crosson
Technical Director (BTech, MEngSc, MIEI, CEPHC)
Niall is the Technical Director for Ecological Building Systems and was also the company’s first employee. Niall holds a first class honours degree as a Bachelor of Technology and a Masters in Eng.Sc. Niall is a certified Passivhaus Consultant and has provided technical guidance on many award winning low energy projects in Ireland and the UK, and has authored or co-authored several chapters in both the Passivhaus Handbook and the Passivhaus Designers Manual. Niall is also on the board of directors of the Irish Green Building Council and provides guidance on several national standards committees. Along with this, Niall has contributed to several construction publications including The Journal of the RIAI.