Climate weather files were used to do an overheating analysis for 2050 and 2080. Photo credit: Tom Russell, architect
Overheating modelling future-proofs residential development against climate change in 2080
Local council wanted to protect against overheating risk in 60 years’ time
The challenge
This project was for a residential development of 47 new houses, 25 flats and two bungalows.
Protecting against overheating risk in 2020, 2050 and 2080 was a planning condition from Bristol City Council
The solution
As well as doing SAP calculations on all the housing types, we did a future-proofed overheating analysis.
Using CIBSE TM59 overheating modelling we were able to model the temperature of each room in the house over a year to ensure that the temperature was not going to exceed acceptable temperatures.
We also used climate weather files to do an overheating analysis for 2050 and 2080 to assess the future risk of overheating and provide advice to help mitigate any potential future.
Compliance modelling to ensure planning and regulation targets were hit
Comfort modelling to ensure the buildings are comfortable for all, now and in 60 years
A 20% reduction in CO2 emissions from low carbon and renewables
A total 52.93% reduction in CO2 emissions with help from heat pumps
“Darren Evans were able to give me a futureproofed solution to a mixed tenure housing scheme focusing on the longer-term health and wellbeing of the residents and homeowners.
“I felt empowered as a result of the advice that I received from the team.
“I have worked with the team for many years and have found the knowledge, skill and service level to be of the highest standard.”
Rob Ackerman, pre-construction manager
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