Net Zero Buildings: The Construction Stage
To meet the UK’s aim of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the construction and building sector has been tasked with the responsibility of measuring, reducing and offsetting carbon emissions in the industry. All new buildings are required to be net-zero carbon by 2030 and all existing ones by 2050. This mission is split into […]
Net Zero Carbon Buildings For Practices & Developers
Climate change has drawn an unprecedented amount of media attention in recent years thanks to movements like that of The Extinction Rebellion. This, paired with the Government’s motion to declare a ‘climate emergency’, have truly underlined the urgency to address carbon emissions. According to the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), global emissions must be halved […]
How Can Sustain Quality Help You Achieve A Net Zero Building?
Whether you’re in the commercial or residential sector, achieving a Net Zero building is a high priority for many within the built environment. According to the 2019 government legislation, embedding a ‘Net Zero 2050’ target for carbon dioxide emissions is a key aim, and one which paves the way for a cleaner, more sustainable future […]
Net Zero Buildings and Passivhaus Standards
This post aims to set out some key objectives around the Passivhaus Standard in a bid to reduce carbon emissions in buildings.
How To Achieve a Net Zero Building
Sustainability is a key issue for organisations around the world today. While many builds were not originally constructed with fewer carbon emissions in mind, it can be possible to create a net zero energy building. This looks at what net zero means, and how any building can achieve a net zero building.
Reshaping the Health of Our Buildings: The Impact of COVID-19
At Sustain Quality we help our clients create and maintain healthy buildings. History has shown that our spaces can play a vital role in our health and wellbeing, as well as our productivity and performance. As many of us return to our work spaces, and with the coronavirus pandemic still showing no sign of disappearing, […]
Net Zero Carbon Buildings – The Commitment
The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has issued new findings reporting that the number of organisations committed to net-zero buildings has doubled in one year.
Your Complete Guide to SAP Calculations
Standard Assessment Procedures, or SAPs, are used to compile data for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), which are required for any new residential property. Specifically, SAP calculations help define the design process of these developments, and they must pass certain criteria in order for Building Control to sign off on the development of any new residential property. Required […]
SAP Calculations For Extensions
In some instances, an extension will require an SAP calculation. However, this won’t apply to all extensions. This post aims to highlight when your extension would need a SAP calculation and what’s involved in the process, should your extension require one.
Top Tips For Passing A SAP Calculation
A Standard Assessment Procedure, or ‘SAP’ as it is commonly referred to, is a UK government-recommended methodology for measuring the energy rating of a residential dwelling. Using advanced software, it calculates typical annual energy costs for water heating, internal lighting and space, and a rating from 1-100+ is issued. In order for new dwellings to […]