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Building physics

The low carbon home can be more complex in its design and construction than the conventional dwelling. We want to facilitate joined up thinking around the integration and interaction of building services and the building fabrics.

We are concerned with occupant comfort in real buildings.  We are involved with:

  • Summer overheating risk assessments using both Part L and more complex energy models.
  • Daylight and sunlight assessments and advice on measures to limit unwanted solar gains without compromising lighting of interiors.
  • The impact of thermal mass on heating and cooling demands
  • Adequate controlled ventilation and Part F 2010 standards in buildings where background/uncontrolled ventilation has been minimised
  • The air quality and energy efficiency advantages of domestic Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery Systems (MVHR) and issues of integration within new and refurbished homes.
  • Alternative Building Regulations Part F ventilations strategies for Natural ventilation, intermittent ventilation and decentralised and centralised mechanical extract.
  • Alternative services strategies for dwellings with very low heating demands.
  • Evaluation of thermal bridging details and the calculation of psi-values and y-values for accredited and non-typical junction details