Energy Assessor – 15 Davids Road, London, SE23

Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been appointed as Energy Assessors to produce an Energy Strategy Report for the development of 5No. new-build residential flats for the scheme at 15 Davids Road, London, SE23 to achieve the target of Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4. Syntegra were involved in the following services: Code for Sustainable Homes Level […]

The value of BREEAM assessment beyond environmental commitments

Since BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) was introduced in 1990 its popularity has grown significantly as an aid to deliver greener buildings.  Last year alone around 7000 projects used BREEAM assessment, some buildings achieve high BREAAM ratings such as ‘Excellent’ and ‘Outstanding’ and this can mean more than just providing businesses with the […]

DECC announces domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Levels

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) have recently announced the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) tariff levels which have been set at; –          Solar thermal: 19.2 p/kWh (minimum) –          Ground source heat pumps: 18.8 p/kWh –          Biomass boilers: 12.2 p/kWh –          Air source heat pumps: 7.3 p/kWh The DECC said that the solar […]

New EPC Regulations could make 17% of UK commercial properties unlettable in 2018

In 5 years, 17% of the UK’s investment real estate may be unable to be rented out under new EPC regulations (Energy Performance Certificates).  Provisions in the Energy Act make it mandatory for commercial properties with an EPC lower than E to be brought up to standard before they can be let.  EPCs are benchmarked by Building Regulations […]

Daylight, Sunlight & Overshadowing Report – 450-462, Barking Road, London E13

Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been appointed as daylight modelling consultants to produce a Daylight, Sunlight & Overshadowing Report for the proposed development which involves the demolition of existing single-storey properties and commercial areas and erection of a four-storey building including 20 residential units at 450-462 Barking Road, East Ham, London E13. It assesses the daylight, sunlight […]

RHI tariff set to double for ground source heat pumps

The DECC (Department of Energy & Climate Change) is proposing to more than double the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) tariff for large-scale ground heat-pump installations.  This could see the tariff rise from 8.9 to 10.2p/kWh of renewable heat produced. It will be applied to 1350 h of peak capacity and fall to 2.3p/kWh thereafter.  Hence, the […]

Daylight, Sunlight & Overshadowing Report – 318 Green Lanes, London N4

Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been appointed as daylight modelling consultants to produce a Daylight, Sunlight & Overshadowing Report for the proposed mixed-use development which involves the construction of a three-storeys building including 5 residential units and 1 commercial unit on the ground floor at 318 Green Lanes, London N4.  It assesses the daylight, sunlight and overshadowing […]

Renewable Heat Incentive accelerating demand for biomass

The future for biomass heating is looking increasingly bright due to considerable Heat Incentive payments and because it has a number of advantages over other renewables.  In particular it is not weather dependent like solar and wind and so to an extent is more predictable and much easier for heating engineers to calculate the likely […]

Daylight, Sunlight & Overshadowing Report – 77-81 Clapham Road, London SW9

Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been appointed as daylight modelling consultants to produce a Daylight, Sunlight & Overshadowing Report for the proposed development which involves the demolition of an existing petrol station and the construction of a new four-storey building including nine residential units and one retail unit at 77-81 Clapham Road, London SW9.  It assesses the […]

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 […]