Why It's Crucial To Build More Sustainable Buildings And How Energy Assessment Services Can Help

Sustainable buildings are becoming more popular because of the rising concern of our society for the environment. Those involved in the architectural and structural industry would often talk about green design. These are structures that feature sustainable designs that can help preserve our ecosystem.

Sustainable architecture is not only beneficial for the environment, but it also provides tangible value and offers a better quality of life. Speaking of quality of life, if you want this for those working inside your building, you’ll need to pay attention to their indoor experience. This means improving lighting sources, better thermal conditions, and more ergonomic features.

Another tangible advantage to sustainable architecture would be water efficiency. Green architecture can help you reduce, reuse, and replenish water when needed, all through strategic plumbing fixtures. You’ll need help from professionals but what’s normally done is that specially-engineered systems, such as rainwater, are installed throughout the building’s interior. Water is a vital natural resource, so saving it is a means of protecting it for future generations.

How can energy assessment services help you?

Enhanced health is another reason why you should start looking up sustainable architecture. It can save your life and others – quite literally. Of course, green design and architecture have a list of criteria, which is why you need the help of Focus 360 Energy so you can better assess the energy efficiency of your new building.

When it comes to all your sustainability and energy concerns, you can trust Focus 360 Energy to meet those needs. With its energy consulting services, the team can do SAP calculations and SBEM calculations throughout the UK to help with new builds, extensions, or conversions.

What are SAP calculations?

SAP calculations are necessary if you’re looking to assess the dwelling fabric energy efficiency and emission rates with specific targets. All the calculations will be done by an assessor approved by Focus 360 Energy.

After calculations are done, you are provided with an Energy Performance Certification or EPC. So, what happens if your property is not compliant? Not to worry because the Focus 360 Energy Assessor will provide advice and guidance on implementing the needed changes.

What are SBEM calculations?

Another service that Focus 360 Energy provides is SBEM calculations. With this, we’ll be calculating the compliance of your new commercial property with the necessary building regulations.

SBEM, which stands for Simplified Building Energy Model, calculations are utilised to analyse a structure’s compliance with Part L of the building regulations. This is typically done with new and non-domestic buildings. The Part L of building regulations is crucial for buildings in England and Wales. This is the equivalent regulation in Northern Ireland and Scotland.

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