News archive for May, 2017
Solar Design and Optimisation at Early Design Stages
Posted on May 4th 2017
Incorporating Solar Design and Optimisation into early design stages is essential in order to meet demanding planning requirements for CO2, Overheating and Daylighting. The adoption of an iterative design workflow in close collaboration with the architectural team leads to realistic, cost-effective and integrated project strategies. Undertaking Solar Design and Optimisation analysis during early design stages provides clients and design teams …
Early Input Provides Cost Effective Acoustic Design
Posted on May 4th 2017
Meeting good acoustic standards has traditionally relied on the building envelope. The new Professional Planning Guidance ProPG: Planning and Noise, due for publication in June, will seek to promote other means of minimising noise impacts. Local authorities are widely expected to support the new guidance. The guidance requires that the use of site layout, orientation and spatial design are considered …
BREEAM Accredited Professionals and Other Services
Posted on May 4th 2017
We offer tailor made services to help secure BREEAM credits. These services are a great way to help design teams secure the required BREEAM rating. They play an important role in improving the overall build quality and improving the internal environment for occupants. We have been accredited BREEAM assessors since 2006 and have completed nearly 200 certifications. Our BREEAM Accredited …
Company News: Promotions and Employee Ownership
Posted on May 4th 2017
We are very pleased to announce that Elena Pana, Olga Tsagkalidou and Simon Gowing have all recently been promoted to Senior Specialist. Congratulations to them as they continue to develop their careers with us. Their increased depth of knowledge and experience are vital to our continued growth and development of the business. All of our team are exposed to a range …