Our Course Authors

The retrofit academy Experts

Our team is an instrumental part of what makes The Retrofit Academy such an impactful organisation. We have a deep understanding of domestic retrofit principles and the practical skills needed to drive its success on a national stage.

This knowledge underpins everything we do, from workforce development and course content through to strategic planning and marketing.

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Alan Pither

MSc, MSET
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Belen Alemany

Senior Sustainability Designer at Levitt Bernstein
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Bertie Dixon

MEng CEng MCIBSE EurIng Director MEP Engineer and Passivhaus Designer Inside Outside Engineering
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Chris Twinn

Principal of Twinn Sustainability Innovation, LETI director and Retrofit Workstream lead
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Claire Hattam MRTPI

Principal Consultant, Cundall
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Clive Rowland

Lead Tutor
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Colin King

Director – UKCMB (UK Centre for Moisture in Buildings)
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Dr. Peter Rickaby

Former Technical Author of the PAS 2035 and PAS 2038
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Dr. Richard Fitton

Professor of Building Performance, University of Salford and Retrofit Academy Life Fellow
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Jonathan Goode

Architect, Le Lay Architects
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Lizzy Westmacott

Associate Director and Regional Head of Sustainability, ECD Architects
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Loretta Hoy

Green Sector Growth Manager at Essex County Council