Meeting net zero and whole life carbon targets in modular buildings and unique construction sectors For the construction industry to reduce its carbon emissions and contribute to net zero targets, it must adapt and produce buildings in a different way. Prefabrication is not new but embracing offsite manufacture as a ‘modern method of construction’ offers […]
When phase 2b of the regeneration of the Wornington Green Estate in North Kensington completes in 2024[p1] , its residents will live in housing that has been the subject of one of the most accurate whole life carbon assessments undertaken for a project of its size and complexity. Contractor Bouygues UK engaged Darren Evans to work […]
Energy efficiency advice, SAP calculations and modelling work provided by Darren Evans helped Barratt Developments to make the ‘Zed House’ net zero home concept a reality. Zed House is the first new home in the country, built by a major housebuilder, that could be expected to go beyond the new Future Homes Standard. Barratt has […]
The white label energy assessment service provided by Darren Evans effectively creates an in-house sustainability consultancy for businesses in the construction industry. Businesses are therefore able to support their customers with a greater level of insight into issues such as building performance and net zero, helping their customers to achieve their climate change goals and […]
Versatile sustainability services help award winning development to meet demanding Local Authority targets National building regulations set a minimum energy efficiency standard, but some Local Authorities have more stringent sustainability targets. As part of granting planning approval, they can impose conditions requiring developments to achieve levels of energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions better than […]
Complete assessment services deliver a ‘Very Good’ result for challenging retirement village site The design and construction of a retirement village in Solihull achieved a BREEAM assessment Very Good rating, thanks to Accredited Professional services offered by Darren Evans. The assessment offered unique challenges, which were met as a result of working on the scheme […]
Housing development shows how to achieve net zero carbon in construction today As part of declaring a national climate emergency, the UK government has set a legally binding target that the country will be ‘net zero’ by 2050. The Europa Way Triangle development in Leamington Spa shows that net zero dwellings can be constructed well […]
