Whole Life Cycle Carbon Assessment

Whole life carbon assessment considers the carbon emissions associated with a building throughout its life, rather than focusing only on operational energy use.

Embodied Carbon Assessment

Embodied carbon is associated with the materials and construction processes used to create a building.

We can assess relevant materials, products and building elements to establish their contribution to the overall carbon footprint.

This can help designers compare options and identify opportunities to reduce material-related emissions.

Operational Carbon

Operational carbon relates to emissions generated through the energy used by a building during its life.

Building energy performance, heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting and other services can all influence operational carbon.

We can coordinate operational energy information with the wider whole life carbon assessment to provide a more complete picture of building performance.

Carbon Reduction Strategies

Whole life carbon assessment can be used to inform decisions throughout the design process.

Our consultants can identify significant sources of carbon and provide technical advice on potential reduction measures, including material selection, building fabric, M&E systems, energy efficiency and design optimisation.

The assessment can form part of a wider sustainability or net zero carbon strategy for the development.