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Sustainable Residential Development
The team of consultants at Environmental Economics have extensive experience working within the new build sector, advising our clients on all aspects of building regulations and planning compliance requirements.
We act as main consultants for national and regional housebuilders, delivering compliance AND cost savings using our comprehensive knowledge of building products and technologies.
During 2020 we saved major national housebuilders hundreds of thousands of pounds through fine-tuning SAP assessments on a plot by plot basis.
Our Residential Services
SAP / EPC
Fully accredited assessors, experienced in working with national and regional housebuilders on both architect-led projects and single properties.
Energy Reports
Detailed energy reports for residential properties of all sizes, compiled by qualified assessors.
Sustainability Statements
Our knowledgeable team have extensive experience preparing sustainability statements that include a variety of issues.
Daylight / Sunlight Assessments
We will model the building and surrounding landscape to evaluate the average daylight factor and probable sunlight hours.
Overheating Risk Analysis
We’ll provide assessments and solutions that will mitigate any potential overheating risk and improve energy performance.
Air Pressure Testing
We provide a co-ordinated service for air pressure testing alongside SAPs and EPCs, removing this administrative burden from our clients.
Sound Insulation Testing
We provide our clients with sound insulation testing across the UK, often an essential requirement of any home development.
Condensation Risk / Dew Point Calculations
Controlling the dew point is key to managing the risk of material decay. We provide risk analysis and reporting on this to help ensure your buildings aren't going to suffer from the increasing risks that high condensation can cause both short and long term.
U-Value Calculations
The thermal performance of the building fabric for your project as a crucial factor to the performance of your building project. Our experts can help you every step of the way with your U-Value calculations.
Psi Value Calculations (Thermal Bridges)
In order to put together an efficient building design it is critical to have an understanding of Psi values. We are here to calculate this all for you and help ensure your Psi values are kept to a minimum to meet building regulations.
