Systems Integration:The Enabler to an Intelligent Building

‘An Intelligent Building (IB) provides a sustainable, responsive, effective and supportive environment within which individuals and organisations can achieve their objectives.’ Intelligent Building Group Furthermore, an IB is a dynamic and responsive architecture that provides every occupant with productive, cost effective and environmentally approved conditions through a continuous interaction among its four basic elements and […]

Design principles for Passivhaus

Passivhaus buildings benefit from very little energy usage for heating and cooling as well as high level of comfort.  However, in order to Passivhaus property, there are a few principles need to be followed.  First, the space heating and cooling demand should be less than 15kW/m2, and the heating and cooling load should be less […]

Self-build projects need to be supported

According to a recent report from the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), self-build housing should be encouraged to drive sustainable growth against the issue of scarce resources.  The industry needs to help with the customers who are able to modify their homes to higher levels.  The government also targets to double self-build’s allocation among the […]

Renewable Energy project financing

Syntegra Consulting addresses financing considerations from an early stage, aligning the project with the most opportune financial solution. We bring comprehensive technical, legal, financial and policy knowledge that are indispensable for successful execution of wind power projects under most lucrative arrangements. Since lenders invariably scrutinize projects with attention to detail, knowledge of these key aspects […]

Energy procurement

We are able to undertake the following within our scope: PROCUREMENT AND END TO END MANAGEMENT: NEGOTIATION, QUERY MANAGEMENT, DISPUTE RESOLUTION Identifying the right supplier, contract & tariff type most suited to the clients’ needs. Comprehensive / effective price negotiations with up to 14 of the most competitive suppliers Establishing the optimum time of buying […]

Residential & Commercial – Energy Statements & Low Zero Carbon Feasibility reports

The Energy Statement from Syntegra Consulting will show how the predicted CO2 emissions from your development can be reduced through the on-site generation of renewable energy. It can help you address the planning requisites of an Energy Statement as part of your Commercial Planning Application. We undertake an accurate assessment of site conditions to advise […]

Building regulations Part L

Part L of the Building Regulations, ‘The Conservation of Fuel and Power’, applies increasing pressure on architects, property professionals, developers and building services suppliers. It splits into four parts, affecting the majority of property projects: L1A New dwellings L1B Existing Dwellings L2A New Buildings other than Dwellings L2B Existing Buildings other than dwellings Understanding the […]

Water efficiency Calculations for new dwellings

Part G of England and Wales Building Regulations covers water use and sanitation and all new homes and conversions are now required to meet new water efficiency targets. It was updated in April 2010 to include a new section on water efficiency. In order to comply with this change, all new houses must be shown […]

SAP calculations – Extensions & Convservatories

Highly Glazed commercial or residential extensions require SAP or SBEM Calculations to fulfil Part L1B or L2B Building Regulations. Since 7th April 2006, some conservatories greater then 30m², garden rooms, orangeries, extensions, and other new residential structures that are being added to an existing building, require a SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) calculation. If you’re planning […]

Achieving code level 5 for Sustainable Homes Assessment

Aiming to not only build a high quality, sustainable and energy efficient 21st centre housing, but also be flexible in meeting the potential requirement of tenants in the future, new council housing developments targeted to help regenerate certain area within the city and local communities. Sustainable technologies and specifications, such as solar panels and triple […]