BENEFITS OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Our approach to Sustainable Design brings direct benefits to our Clients and their building users:

• Healthy Buildings ensuring an allergy-free environment, leading to greater personal well-being (and where appropriate, less sick days, higher productivity & the retention of staff).

• Use of Environmental & Green Materials specification in all construction products & processes demonstrating responsible sourcing and recognition by national environmental accreditation programme, such as BRE Eco-Homes or Code for Sustainable Homes.

• Calculation & Evidence of (reduced) Carbon Emissions & Carbon Footprinting.

• Direct experience on Renewable Energy Technologies leading to clear decisions on fuel source, Heating, Ventilation, Hot-Water and Lighting strategies.

• Energy Performance Analysis leading to lower building running & maintenance costs. Production of SAP and Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's) for all new building projects.

• Project by Project response to the issues raised by Climate Change: future legislation & fiscal policy.

• Evidence of Corporate Social Responsibility & Social Value (used as the basis of market positioning and peer group comparison).

• Whole Life Cost Analysis leading to increased Property Sale and / or Rental opportunity.