Promising start for Green Deal as energy efficiency work begins in London, Kent and Wales

Following the launch of the Green Deal in January, energy efficiency schemes have begun around the country, in London, Enfield Council has joined forces with British Gas to deliver a £10 million energy efficiency improvement programme to the borough.  The scheme will reduce the energy bills of 1,000 of Enfield’s lowest income households by an […]

Daylight, Sunlight & Overshadowing report – Plot rear of Camelot, Renfrew Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2

Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been appointed as daylight modelling consultants to produce a Daylight, Sunlight & Overshadowing Report for the proposed development of the construction of a new property and summer house at Plot ‘Domus I’ Rear of Camelot, Renfrew Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2.  It assesses the daylight, sunlight and overshadowing effect of the proposed development […]

Internal Daylight Report – 65-67 Stamford Hill, London, N16

Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been appointed as energy consultants to produce an Internal Daylight Report which has been prepared in support of a planning application for a development involving the construction of 3 building blocks at 65-67 Stamford Hill, London N16. The assessment is undertaken in accordance with BRE 209 Digest: Site Layout Planning For Daylight and Sunlight […]

Energy Consultants – 125 Kings Avenue, Clapham, London, SW4

Syntegra Consulting Ltd has been appointed as energy consultants to produce an energy strategy for the Lambeth Council scheme at 125 Kings Avenue, Clapham, London, SW4.  This will support the planning process, demonstrate Building regulations Part L compliance and demonstrate that 15% of the energy demand will be via renewable technology.  The developers intend to deliver […]

EU Carbon emissions down in 2012 due to double dip recession

Greenhouse gas emissions from stationary installations by the 27 countries that participate in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), plus Norway, were down last year by 1.4% when compared with the figure for 2011.  In 2012, some 1.876mn tonnes of greenhouse gases were emitted. To a certain part, the reduction of emissions of […]

Daylight, Sunlight & Overshadowing Report – Radley House, London, NW1

Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been appointed as energy consultants to produce a Daylight, Sunlight & Overshadowing Report for Radley House, London, NW1 which involves the construction of a new penthouse at the top of the building Radley House.  It assesses the daylight, sunlight and overshadowing effect of the proposed development on the flats at Radley House. […]

European Commission takes first step towards 2030 framework for EU climate change

The European Commission has began to consider the next step to developing a 2030 framework for EU climate change and energy policies by launching a Green Paper consultation of the content of the 2030 framework. The Green Paper will question: –              The type, nature and level of climate and energy targets that should be set […]

Andover Community Centre – M & E Consultancy

Syntegra consulting successfully appointed in the  role of M&E consultants for the Andover Sports Pavilion, the design stage included; Public health specification and design Mechanical & electrical specification and design Below ground drainage specification and design  

Andover Sports Centre – M & E Consultancy

Syntegra consulting successfully appointed in the  role of M&E consultants for the Andover Sports Pavilion, the design stage included; Public health specification and design Mechanical & electrical specification and design Below ground drainage specification and design  

Daylight, Sunlight Report – Harrow Road, London

  Syntegra Consulting Ltd has been appointed as energy consultants to produce a Daylight, Sunlight Report (for planning purposes) which involves the demolition of existing single-storey property and erection of a proposed storey building including nine residential units on Harrow Road, London NW10.  It assesses the daylight, sunlight and overshadowing effect of the proposed development on the surrounding […]

Pros and cons of natural ventilation energy efficiency

Energy efficiency is the keystone of the revolution in new buildings; one concept that has been suggested is natural ventilation in order to reduce the energy consumption (as opposed to mechanical ventilation). The main idea is to use the difference of temperature in the building to generate the air flow (without any fan). Thereby, natural ventilation […]

LED Lighting: Innovations create benefits further than efficiency

With the rapid move towards LED technology, there are now new features that this digital device can provide beyond just energy savings. Halogen lamps and metal halide lamps are typical retail product lighting, giving a colour of light (CCT) that also imitates  colour very similar to daylight.  The common metric for evaluating how well colours are […]