Syntegra’s Quick Guide to Green Office Measures
If we don’t take action, the collapse of our civilisations and the extinction of much of the natural world is on the horizon” – the warning from the revered naturalist Sir David Attenborough as he declared climate change “our greatest threat in thousands of years”. His declaration, along with the Paris Agreement, an increasing number […]
Building a sustainable future with CLT
With all eyes very much on the built environment getting its house in order in the sustainability spotlight, one solution might be waiting neatly packaged for developers to consider. Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), has many advantages over traditional build materials in terms of cost, speed and safety of construction and, critically, environmental concerns. Softwood boards […]
Syntegra Group acquires Building Services Group Ltd (BSG)
Syntegra Group are delighted to announce the acquisition of hotel specialist M&E consultants Building Services Group Ltd (BSG). The move transforms Syntegra into a 35-strong team working out of five offices (London/Reading/Tonbridge/Bristol/Leeds) with M&E design services now providing 55% of its portfolio. Alan King – Syntegra Managing Director – said: ‘With this move, we have strengthened […]
Reducing the overheating risk in buildings
Now that we’ve turned the clocks back, watercooler chat inevitably turns to the dark nights drawing in and the onset of a prolonged cold spell. Those long, hot summer days seem far behind us and stories of Arctic blasts and flash floods have taken over from those of record-breaking highs as the mercury […]
World Green Building Week
This week is World Green Building Week, celebrating sustainable buildings and encouraging developers around the world to create more net zero buildings. Buildings currently contribute more than a third of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions buthe World Green Building Council hopes to make all buildings net zero by 2050. There are currently only around 500 […]
Award winning project
A retrofit development that our consultants worked on has won a prestigious national award. Print Works House in Fitzrovia, London, won the ‘Housing Under £5 million’ category in the Architects’ Journal Retrofit Awards. Syntegra consultants, working with HÛT architects, had provided advice on issues of mechanical and electrical design, acoustics, energy and sustainability at both […]
Fast track planning process for schemes offering more affordable housing
Development schemes offering a minimum of 35% affordable housing will be fast tracked through the planning process under plans unveiled by London Mayor, Sadiq Khan to boost levels of affordable homes in the capital. Schemes which don’t meet that threshold will be required to submit ‘detailed viability information’ to the Greater London Authority (GLA) to […]
Syntegra Acoustics Division Strengthened
Syntegra have recently appointed David Yates to the position of Associate Acoustic Consultant in order to strengthen the acoustics division of the company. David is based in the Reading and London offices and brings ten years’ experience to Syntegra’s in-house acoustic team. He has particular expertise in environmental noise, and has a wealth of experience […]
Syntegra shortlisted for industry award
The Syntegra team has been shortlisted for an architectural industry award for one of its projects. Consultants worked on the retrofit development of Print Works House in Great Titchfield Street in Fitzrovia, London, providing advice on issues of mechanical and electrical design, acoustics, energy and sustainability ahead of the planning application submission. The project comprised separate […]
The Growth and Benefits of Underfloor Heating Systems within the UK
Underfloor heating has become increasingly prevalent within the UK in recent years; now being installed in approximately 50% of new commercial builds and an increasing number of domestic projects. This is due to the growing recognition of the benefits associated with underfloor heating. Underfloor heating is perhaps the most energy efficient heating method available. With […]
Indoor Air Quality Plan – Requirements and Criteria
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. Poor indoor air quality can be the result of external pollutants entering building interiors, use of pollutant emitting building and cleaning materials, damage or poor maintenance […]
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