Gwynne Anthony 2020

ART506 Dissertation 2019. Anthony Gwynne . 2 Table of contents Thank you Declaration and statements page 1.0 Executive summary 1.1 Key findings 2.0 Introduction 2.1 Introduction to the dissertation 2.2 Research aim 2.3 Research design and methodology 2.4 Possible obstacles and limitations 2.5 Principle resources 2.6 Outline research programme 3.0 Background 3.1.0 Vapour permeable (‘breathable’) construction 3.1.1 Breathability of traditional buildings 3.1.2 Moisture movement mechanisms 3.1.3 Measurement of breathability 3.1.4 SPAB Building Performance Survey Figure 1: The SPAB Building Performance Survey - findings 3.1.5 Conclusion of SPAB findings 3.2.0 Traditional construction (before 1919) 3.2.1 Legislation Figure 2: The Great Fire of London in 1666 Figure 3: Slums of the Industrial Revolution 3.2.2 Principles of traditional construction 3.2.3 Traditional 'breathing' (vapour permeable) construction Figure 4: Typical section through a traditional 'breathing' building 3.2.4 Inappropriate repair and renovation of traditional buildings Figure 5: Inappropriate maintenance to old buildings 3.3.0 Modern construction (post 1919) 3.3.1 Legislation (i) The Building Act 1984 (Applies to England and Wales) (ii) The Building Regulations 2010 (Wales) (iii) The Approved Documents (Wales) Figure 6: Current Approved Documents for use in Wales 3.3.2 Principles of modern construction Figure 7: Ground supported floor construction diagram Figure 8: Examples of insulated external wall diagram Figure 9: Principles of modern construction 3.4.0 Drivers of change