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Energy
Consumption: Complex simulations from 3-D
models allow precise predictions of internal
and external heat gains and energy
consumption, and calculations of the optimal required
heating and cooling input. We advise on
minimizing summer overheating as well as
excessive winter heat losses.
Dynamic thermal
modelling, using the CIBSE and DCLG-approved
TAS Software, enable us undertaking
Part L2A Criterion 1
“Acceptable Building Emission Rate” as well
as determining the number of achieved
BREEAM credits for “Reduction of
CO2 Emissions”: Energy (E1). If
the initial predicted energy consumption
results are not satisfactory, we advise on
the most suitable improvements to achieve
Part L2A as well as increase E1 credits.
Solar heat gain
(also known as over-heating in summer):
The models allow for extremely precise readings
of direct (or beam) and indirect (or
diffuse) lighting. Diffuse
lighting is particularly important to
accurately model solar heat gains, as it accounts for
as much as 60% of the total
heat gains in the summer.
Solar Heat gain
calculations allow us to assess whether
BREEAM credit “Thermal Comfort”: Health &
Wellbeing (HW14) is achieved, as well as
compliance with Part L2A Criterion 3
“Summer-overheating”.
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