Unlocking the Green Deal for Social Housing

As the contractor awarded with an unprecedented eight year contract with Britain’s biggest social housing landlord, Carillion has made every effort to ensure that Green Deal, as well as ECO, become a reality for the thousands of hard pressed tenants. Deservedly it can now have confidence in delivering improvements on the ground in significant numbers […]

Relying on Renewables for minimising carbon emissions

The 2008 Climate Change Act established the world’s first legally binding climate change target, aiming to reduce the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% (from the 1990 baseline) by 2050. Although moving to a more energy efficient, low-carbon economy should help the UK meet this target, a recent Europe-wide survey has found that […]

Changes needed to kick-start Green Deal

A leading green lender has warned that it is urgent for the UK government to give motivations in order to increase public demand for the Green Deal. According to the Energy Minister Greg Barker, the initiative would stimulate up to 10,000 upgrades per year. Syntegra Consulting is an independent energy consultancy and can provide you […]

Government scales back Part L ambitions with 6% carbon reduction

Part L revision is planned to be introduced next year in order to lessen the already-set ambitious carbon reductions for new buildings. Additionally, public consultation is currently taking place on how to achieve zero carbon homes. Carbon reductions have been suggested to change to 6% for new homes and 9% for new non domestic buildings. […]

2013 Smarta100 2013 winner: Best British small businesses unveiled in partnership with O2

Syntegra Consulting NAMED AS A WINNER! Smarta.com and O2 present the UK’s 100 most dynamic and innovative small businesses   –       Syntegra Consulting Ltd ® – Is a multi-award winning specialist low carbon energy and building services design consultancy with its HQ based in the Thames Valley, UK. According to the Envirobusiness market report in […]

Stamford Hill – Building Services Design (MEP), Energy Consultancy, Day-lighting analysis

Syntegra Consulting are appointed as MEP consultants and Energy consultants to produce M&E Design, comprehensive day-lighting analysis, an Ecology report and a Energy Strategy Report for  the development 65-67 Stamford Hill, London (82 new units and retail space). The day-lighting analysis assesses the daylight, sunlight and overshadowing to the surrounding dwellings which are influenced by […]

Daylight, Sunlight & Overshadowing Report – 237-247 Rye Lane, Peckham, London SE15

Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been appointed as daylight modelling consultants to produce a Daylight, Sunlight & Overshadowing Report for the proposed development which involves the construction of a six-storey building including 29 residential units and 1 commercial unit at 237-247 Rye Lane, London SE15. It assesses the daylight, sunlight and overshadowing effect of the proposed development […]

Beaufoy Institute Project – Energy Strategy Report

Syntegra Consulting Ltd has been appointed as energy consultants to produce an energy strategy report for the Beaufoy Institute Project, 39 Black Prince Road, London, SE11 6JJ to demonstrate Building Regulations L2B compliance for the main Beaufoy Institute and Annex buildings. Demonstrate compliance to Building Regulations L1A and intent to design to a Code for […]

Energy Strategy Report – 74 Rule Street, London, SW8

Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been successfully appointed as BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Assessors to produce an Energy Strategy Report for the development at 74 Rule Street, London, SW8. The report will demonstrate Building regulations Part L2B and Part L2A compliance and intend to reduce CO2 emissions by 20% via renewable technology in accordance with […]

Energy Consultants and BREEAM Assessors – Adamsrill Primary School, London Borough of Lewisham

Syntegra Consulting Ltd were successfully appointed as Energy Consultants and BREEAM Assessors to produce an Energy Strategy Report for the development at Adamsrill Primary School in the London Borough of Lewisham. The report will include SBEM assessment & Building Regulations Part L2B compliance, BREEAM pre-assessment and intend to reduce CO2 emissions by 20% via renewable […]

Indoor Air Quality Plan & testing – Renaissance Office Buildings, Croydon

Syntegra Consulting has been appointed as indoor air quality consultants for the Renaissance office building development in the heart of Croydon’s Central Business District. With poor indoor air quality now recognised as a major factor underlying occupant health issues and reduced productivity, it has become an important consideration for building design and management. In accordance […]

Energy Strategy Report – Brooke Mead Extra Care Housing, Albion Street, Brighton, BN2

Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been appointed as Energy Consultants to produce an Energy Strategy Report for a mixed use development consisting of 44No. Flats and 1No. commercial unit (Extra Care Housing Community Space) for the scheme at Brooke Mead Extra Care Housing, Albion Street, Brighton, BN2.   This report will support the scheme design process, demonstrate […]

Energy Strategy Report, BREEAM Assessor – 105-107 New Road, Whitechapel, E1

Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been appointed as Energy Consultants to produce an energy strategy report for the re-development of a hotel for the scheme at 105-107 New Road, Whitechapel, E1. This will support  support the schemes design process, demonstrate Building Regulations Part L2B compliance, intend to design to a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ target rating and to […]

Daylight Modelling Consultants – 55 Highview, West Ealing, W13

Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been appointed as Daylight Modelling Consultants to produce a Daylight, Sunlight & Overshadowing Report.  The report will demonstrate the impact of the proposed development at 55 Highview, West Ealing, W13 which will include a new rear extension which is longer and higher than the actual conservatory. The report assesses the daylight, sunlight […]

Energy Strategy Report – South Woodford Mosque, 10-14 Mulberry Way, London, E18

Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been appointed as Energy Consultants to produce an Energy Strategy Report for the development consisting of 4No. residential units and 1No. commercial unit (a community center) for the scheme at South Woodford Mosque, 10-14 Mulberry Way, London, E18. The report will support the scheme design process, demonstrate Building Regulations Part L […]

Investing in efficiency: Energy efficiency in buildings- improving financing agenda

Undoubtedly, buildings consume roughly a third of total energy and thus, actions in order to minimise this energy consumption should be taken. Implementing energy efficiency in buildings could be one parameter. However, many are thinking of the cost and the pay-back period which at the moment is required to be up to two years. I […]

SBEM Calculations

SBEM (or Simplify Building Energy Model) is a software tool developed by BRE for the Department for Communities and Local Government and provides an analysis of a building’s energy consumption. SBEM is used for non domestic buildings in support of the National Calculation Methodology (NCM), the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and the Green […]

Heat Loss Calcs

Heat loss calcs are used to work out the quantity of energy required to heat a building and the amount to invest in efficient heating technology (when the external conditions are colder).  The size of the heating installation depends largely on the performance of the building fabric. To calculate the size of the heater(s) required […]