Architectural Design

We are passionate about providing great architecture. Good architecture will lift your spirits as well as be fully functional. We specialise in low carbon, eco home designs that are light on the planet and light on your pocket. As an RIBA registered practice, we offer the full architectural service from feasibility to on-site supervision and completion of your project. We will listen to your requirements and aim to provide appropriate solutions.

Sustainable Interiors

Each business is unique, with its own philosophy, operating model and team. Just as unique is the building that the company occupies depending on location, orientation, occupancy and use. Eco Design Consultants believe that sustainable interior design strategies should be equally unique. Each of our strategies are based on Passivhaus principles and biophilic design, to deliver solutions to individual businesses requirements.

Our office designs utilise our Architectural and environmental skills to deliver a layout which optimises comfort, productivity, satisfaction and a sense of wellbeing.

Working Drawings

A Fully Integrated Sustainable Working Drawing Package

I am sure you would agree that successful detailing of projects is vital for the project’s success, this is especially important for highly sustainable developments. We can provide you with a service that combines our many years of Architectural design and detailing with environmental assessment to provide an integrated service that will:

• Be reliable, accurate and cost-effective
• Achieve high levels of airtightness
• Achieve good ‘U’ values
• Benefit from experience of Passivhaus detailing & design
• Reduce cold bridging
• Minimise renewable technologies & fully integrate where appropriate
• Benefit from experience of designing CSH 5* homes
• Ensure appropriate selection of sustainable materials

Airtightness Strategies

Airtightness is a vital element of a building, especially when constructing to the Passivhaus standard because excessive air leakage can lead to more energy being consumed and a draughty/leaky building. Therefore the need to eliminate areas of air leakage is extremely important. Less leaky buildings also offer more comfort to the user.

Airtightness Strategy Report

We can prepare an airtightness strategy report that can be used at on-site induction by the design and construction team which will include an introduction on the importance of airtightness. The report will be presented in a practical manner and will also include pictures, diagrams and references to further information and product details such as airtightness tapes. If desired, we can also run a practical workshop to show contractors how to install the airtightness tape.

Energy Strategies

All buildings are different and vary depending on location, orientation, occupancy, use, heating systems and appliances. Therefore energy strategies to reduce energy usage will also vary. We can help individual homeowners, developers, housing associations, designers and architects with energy reduction solutions to meet the demands and constraints of their development.

For Individual Homeowners

Whether you are looking to build your own home, refurbish your existing home or just want to reduce your energy bills, we can help you find an appropriate solution. We have experience of reducing a home’s total CO₂ emissions by over 80% and we can assist you in reducing your home’s carbon footprint and future fuel bills, offering you fuel security in the future. We will produce a written report looking at the potential of different scenarios such as thickness and location of insulation, changes to the internal layout, renewables and MVHR. The report will then allow you to make an informed decision, and show potential combinations to reach targets such as Passivhaus, or AECB building standard.

Working with Developers & Contractors

As the benefits of low carbon, energy efficient homes are becoming increasingly understood demand for Passivhaus buildings is increasing making the financial argument more and more compelling. If you would like support to achieve the gold standard in energy efficient design or improving the thermal performance of existing stock we can help.

All large planning schemes require a sustainability and energy statement, we can assist you in providing this. We can develop strategies that not only meet local authorities’ requirements but can provide marketing advantages, as green, sustainable, energy efficient and healthy homes. Why not consider the AECB Standard. Combine our environmental input with our Architectural service, and you have a joined up package.