Environmentally Sustainable Design

Energy Performance Assessment - Detailed analysis of the building’s energy demand for heating, cooling, and domestic hot water. Thermal Comfort Analysis - Assessment of indoor temperature control, helping maintain thermal comfort year-round, including overheating risks. Airtightness Strategy - Recommendations to achieve optimal airtightness levels, reducing heat loss and improving building efficiency. Ventilation Design Optimisation  - Tailored mechanical ventilation system design to ensure optimal indoor air quality and energy efficiency. Passive House Certification Readiness - Ensures the building meets Passive House standards, providing a pathway to certification. Heating and Cooling Load Calculations - Exact heating and cooling loads necessary to size HVAC systems efficiently, reducing over-design and energy waste. Solar Gain Optimisation - Analysis of glazing and shading elements to maximise passive solar gain in winter and reduce overheating in summer. Thermal Bridge Analysis - Identification and mitigation of thermal bridges that lead to heat loss, condensation, and mould risks. Energy Consumption Projections - Accurate projections of total energy consumption, providing clarity on future energy costs and environmental impact. Renewable Energy Integration - Evaluation of potential for integrating renewable energy systems (solar PV, solar thermal) to meet energy demands. Compliance Reporting  - Detailed reports to ensure compliance with energy efficiency regulations, including H1 and other building codes. Optimisation for Sustainability Certifications - Guidance to achieve ratings under Homestar, Greenstar, Living Building Challenge or other sustainability certifications. Carbon Footprint Reduction - Insights into how design choices impact the building’s carbon footprint and strategies to minimise it.