RIBA Chartered Architect specializing in sustainable retrofit of Victorian and Edwardian properties. With over 18 years of experience, he helps homeowners modernize period buildings without compromising their heritage value or structural health.
Alistair Thorne is a RIBA Chartered Architect and heritage retrofit specialist based in Bath, with nearly two decades of experience working on the UK's historic building stock. He holds a Masters in Sustainable Architecture and is an expert in moisture management in solid-walled properties, advocating for breathable materials like lime plaster and wood fibre. His practice focuses on deep retrofits that meet modern energy standards (including EnerPHit) while navigating strict Listed Building consents. Alistair writes to bridge the gap between architectural theory and on-site reality, helping owners avoid costly mistakes like trapping damp behind modern cement renders. He is a frequent speaker on low-carbon adaptation for pre-1919 housing.