Glossary

AABC	The Register of Architects Accredited in Building Conservation (AABC) exists for the benefit of clients and the structures they are responsible for. AABC is an independent accreditation body established in 1999 for and by skilled conservation architects. The primary purpose of the AABC Register is to protect the historic built environment from damaging interventions devised by people not skilled in historic building conservation and adaptation.
AECB CarbonLite Retrofit Course	The CarbonLite Retrofit Training Course is an online course, aimed at construction professionals and those whose role involves decision making around retrofit. The course brings together a wealth of knowledge on low energy building retrofit and methodology.
BREDEM	The Building Research Establishment Domestic Energy Model (BREDEM) is a methodology for calculating the energy use and fuel requirements of dwellings based on their characteristics.
CIAT	The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) is the qualifying body for architectural technology. Chartered Architectural Technologists are qualified to offer design services and manage projects from inception to completion. They lead the technological design of a project; forming the link between concept, innovation and realisation.
CIOB	The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is a worldwide professional body that represents professionals who work within the built environment. Their members work worldwide in the development, conservation and improvement in the built environment. They also accredit university degrees, educational courses and training.

EEMs	Energy Efficiency Measures
Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination	This qualification provides the underpinning knowledge and skills for construction and design professionals to act as Retrofit Coordinators on domestic energy efficiency upgrade projects. It also provides specific knowledge on the requirements of domestic retrofit to meet the standards outlined in the new PAS 2030 and PAS 2035 and the Each Home Counts Quality Mark. The L5 Diploma enables earners to gain a qualification in the project coordination and risk management of domestic retrofit projects as well as providing a route for those already working in this capacity but lacking specific qualifications.
PHPP	The Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) contains everything necessary for designing a properly functioning Passive House. The PHPP prepares an energy balance and calculates the annual energy demand of the building based on the user input relating to the building's characteristics.
rdSAP	Reduced Data SAP (RdSAP) has been developed by government for use in existing dwellings based on a site survey of the property, when the complete data set for a SAP calculation is not available. It consists of a system of data collection together with defaults and inference procedures that generate a complete set of input data for the SAP calculation.
Retrofit Path A	Indicates low risk retrofit projects
Retrofit Path B	Indicates medium retrofit risk projects
Retrofit Path C	Indicates high risk retrofit projects
RIAS	The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) is a champion of Architecture and the Built Environment in Scotland. It supports the interests of its growing membership, united through its six regional Chapters, to promote the importance of well-designed buildings and places.
RIBA	The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture.
RICS	The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is a professional body promoting and enforcing the highest international standards in the valuation, management and development of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure.
SAP	The Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) is the methodology used by the Government to assess and compare the energy and environmental performance of dwellings. Its purpose is to provide accurate and reliable assessments of dwelling energy performances that are needed to underpin energy and environmental policy initiatives.