Sustainability

Within the TÜV SÜD we specialize in Sustainable MEP Design. We are dedicated to the provision of progressive environmental design for the built environment and provide expert advice on regulatory requirements and beyond.

What IS sustainable design?

Sustainable Design can contribute towards healthier environments and ecosystems for living and working; simultaneously driving down operating costs while increasing the lifetime value of the building and its assets.

Our fully qualified team includes Chartered Engineers, Energy Managers, CIBSE Low Carbon Consultants & Energy Assessors, Stroma Certified Domestic on Construction Energy Assessors, licensed BREEAM Assessors, BREEAM Accredited Professional, WELL Accredited Professional and Home Quality Mark assessors. 

What sustainability Design services does TÜV SÜD offer?

We apply dynamic thermal simulation from the earliest stage of building design to optimise internal environment quality and minimise energy consumption and carbon emissions. Using this method, we can undertake an integrated performance appraisal of design options to provide early advise to positively influence architectural solutions and cost planning.

• Planning guidance
• Daylight access and overshadowing studies
• Passive design solutions and analysis
• Internal environment assessments to ensure optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality levels are achieved
• Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for domestic and non-domestic buildings
• Building Regulations Compliance
• Low and Zero carbon technology feasibility studies
• Energy strategies
• Operational energy post occupancy evaluation
• Master planning studies
• Environmental Certification
• Display Energy Certificates (DEC)
• Research and development

Why choose our sustainability services?

• You will be dealing with industry qualified experts ready to assist
• We can advise you correctly as we are fully up to date with constantly changing Planning Requirements and Building Regulations
• We have a strong track record of delivering robust sustainable solutions that exceed industry best practice benchmarks
• Our integrated environmental approach to MEP design allows us to deliver fully detailed energy efficient designs and specifications, whilst achieving the highest levels of thermal comfort and indoor air quality
• We will strive to achieve your sustainability aspirations in an innovative and cost effective way