Achieving a holistic view of the life cycle performance of existing dwellings

Results show that detached houses displayed the highest range of life cycle energy and exhibited the greatest absolute and percentage reductions compared to other house types, as life cycle energy ranges from 386 - 614 kWh/m2 yr, 225 - 261 kWh/m2 yr and 126 - 137 kWh/m2 yr for all house scenarios, respectively. Using these results an assessment is provided for policy makers on a holistic view of the life cycle performance of existing dwellings.