Services
Ecospheric is uniquely positioned to offer our expertise in sustainable building practices.
We provide consultancy services for a wide range of clients including: architects, developers, builders, planners, councils, social housing providers, and businesses. From material selection, technical detailing and specification, Passivhaus design and Paragraph 84 consultancy or just a critical friend to share the decision making process with - we can support you in delivering sustainable solutions for the built environment.
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Strategy
Planning Support
Development of a sustainable low energy approach for the project with documentation to support an application for planning permission
Strategy
Design Review Advice
Supporting planners and planning authorities with expert review of complex and innovative project proposals
Strategy
Feasibility Analysis
Strategic support for feasibility assessments, bids, and planning applications
Strategy
Estate Integration
A site-wide analysis in order to consider the wider benefits of potential interventions across the whole estate
Strategy
Research
Bespoke research services on a wide array of topics from green revenue generation, cost analysis, new technologies, and heritage retrofit.
Building Physics
Passive Design and Certification
Holistic design and energy systems support to facilitate a certified Passivhaus, EnerPHit, or AECB project
Building Physics
Passivhaus Energy Modelling
Creation of a PHPP model of the proposed design to facilitate a Passivhaus approach and/or certification
Building Physics
Dynamic Thermal Modelling
Creation of a dynamic simulation model in DesignBuilder to facilitate low energy and building services design
Building Physics
Lifecycle Carbon Analysis
Calculation of the embodied and operational carbon impact of a project to inform decisions for decarbonising building design
Building Physics
Optioneering
Generating design solutions through an optioneering engine to test a multitude of variables
Building Physics
Thermal Bridging
Analysis of cold bridging using the THERM software to understand and minimise condensation risk
Building Physics
Moisture Risk
Analysis of moisture risk using hygrothermal modelling with the WUFI software
Building Physics
Overheating Analysis
Analysis of overheating risk in accordance with CIBSE TM52/TM59 guidance
Building Physics
Daylighting
Optimised natural light to conform with RIBA standards for daylighting
Architectural Services
Massing Analysis
A design workshop to develop a number of massing options optimised for thermal performance
Architectural Services
Measured Architectural Surveys
Accurate measurement survey for the purposes of whole building energy modelling
Architectural Services
Materials and Technology Analysis
Presentation of all relevant materials and technologies applicable to a project
Architectural Services
Architectural Detailing
Review and optimisation of architectural details for the purposes of energy efficiency and robust building performance
Architectural Services
Structural Design Review
Development of structural solutions and specifications in order to maximise thermal performance and reduce embodied carbon.
Building Services
Space Heating and Cooling
RIBA Stage 3 and Stage 4 space heating design, specification, and layout
Building Services
Ventilation Design
RIBA Stage 3 and Stage 4 MVHR or AHU design, specification, and distribution layout
Building Services
Domestic Hot Water and Cold Water Design
RIBA Stage 3 and Stage 4 hot water and cold water design, specification, and layout
Building Services
Renewable Energy Design and Energy Management
Solar PV array design and layout
Building Services
Rainwater Goods and Drainage Layout
Design of rainwater goods and drainage layout
Building Services
Rainwater Harvesting
Calculations to size rainwater harvesting tank, pipe layouts, and greywater usage
Certification & Compliance
Passivhaus Certification
Passivhaus Institute approved certification service for new build and retrofit projects
Certification & Compliance
AECB Carbonlite Certification
AECB approved certification service for new build and retrofit projects
Certification & Compliance
NHS Net Zero Carbon Building Standard
Tracking and coordination of design and build process in line with the NHS NZC-BS Framework
Certification & Compliance
Part O Report for Building Regulations
Evaluation of overheating risk in domestic and non-domestic buildings in accordance with Building Regulations Part O
Certification & Compliance
SAP/SBEM
An assessment to demonstrate compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations
Certification & Compliance
Quality Control Site Visits
Site visits during construction with photo evidence gathered for certification purposes
CPD and Training
Toolbox Talks
On-site training workshops for building contractors explaining the principles of low energy building
CPD and Training
Lectures and Workshops
Lectures, workshops, and tours for a range of specialist and general audiences
Post Occupancy
Soft landings guide
A user guide for occupants and users of low energy buildings
Post Occupancy
Post-occupancy Analysis
Energy use analysis and monitoring of internal environment