Tag: productivity

Health & Wellbeing benefits of natural lighting design

With the UK’s annual sunshine in short supply, it is common for us to judge the merit of a home or office by the amount of natural light the building receives – and a room with a view is much sought after. But in design and efficiency terms, there are actual scientific facts and standards […]

Indoor Air Quality Plan – Plot C Farnborough Business Park

Syntegra Consulting has been appointed as indoor air quality consultants for Plot C, Farnborough Business Park. 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 with BREEAM’s stringent indoor air quality assessment criteria, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Daylighting Factors; BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes Improve Quality of Life & Energy Efficiency

In order to promote good daylighting and thereby improve comfort, quality of life and reduce the need for energy to light building interiors, both BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes aim to ensure a minimum amount of daylight within buildings. There are numerous benefits associated with good daylighting within buildings. Firstly, it is known […]