Sustainability Services for planning applications and early stage design:

BREEAM assesor BREEAM AP

BREEAM pre-assessments

As a BREEAM licensed company, we provide advise to define the sustainability targets and aspirations of the proposed development at early stage, under the BREEAM methodology.

Focus ED is a licenced BREEAM company with BREEAM AP and BREEAM assessors for UK and International schemes

 
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Overheating analysis (Thermal Comfort)

The risk of overheating is assessed at early stage against applicable guidelines:

  • Non-domestic buildings: CIBSE TM52

  • Residential: CIBSE TM 59 and Approved Document Part O

  • Schools: BB101-2018

A dynamic simulation model is produced to identify potential overheating. When unsatisfactory levels of thermal comfort are present, different design improvements are tested (building shape; fabric and insulation; fenestration and solar control glazing; orientation and shading elements, etc).

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Daylight, sunlight and overshadowing assessments

New developments should demonstrate appropriate levels of sunlight, daylight and also limited overshadowing in proposed and surrounding buildings. Compliance can be demonstrated through building modelling and lighting analysis in line with applicable guidelines to meet planning requirements.

 
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Sustainability Strategies and Statements

Based on applicable regulations and local planning requirements, we provide expert advise developing bespoke sustainability strategies to meet the environmental goals and aspirations for the proposed development.