Sustainable Building Consultancy

Low-carbon, high-comfort new build and retrofit

Combining practical guidance and hands-on experience with research and interrogation of data. Working in both brand-new buildings and sensitive retrofit of historical buildings, John provides Passivhaus Planning Package (PHPP) calculations and design support, life-time embodied and operational carbon calculations, and advice on suitable materials and approaches for high-comfort, low-carbon construction.

Project

Wolverhampton Restoration

Project: Restoration and retrofit of late 1960s modernist house which has fallen into disrepair. The proposals use low carbon materials and sensitive interventions to restore the unique design and preserve the building while making significant improvements to its energy efficiency and comfort.

Design: Axis Design Architects

Services: Passivhaus Planning Package (PHPP) and DesignPH modelling to determine energy balance and possible overheating risk of the project. Working with Axis Design Architects to develop shading and ventilation strategies to minimise overheating risk and ensure a comfortable living environment under current and future climate conditions.