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EAC are registered assessors and can assist architects and developers in achieving the standards required by Planning and Building Regulations legislation, and where desired, bettering them.
We can do this in the following ways:
We can do this in the following ways:
Energy and Sustainability Statements
Sustainability statements now form such an important part of planning we believe firmly that specialist consultants, such as EAC, should be called in at an early stage
As part of a planning application most authorities are now asking for sustainability reports. These set out how the proposals will comply with the authorities’ standards. These standards include issues such as land and building use, materials, noise, water use, and recycling & waste, as well as energy efficiency.
Many authorities additionally impose requirements with respect to provision of renewable energy sources in line with the London Plan. Further many authorities are also requiring housing schemes to reach levels within Code For Sustainable Homes.
As part of the planning application a pre-assessment is required to demonstrate that the scheme is capable of achieving the Code target Level.
EAC can make assessments, give advice, and prepare the reports needed for planning applications.. return to top
Sustainability statements now form such an important part of planning we believe firmly that specialist consultants, such as EAC, should be called in at an early stage
As part of a planning application most authorities are now asking for sustainability reports. These set out how the proposals will comply with the authorities’ standards. These standards include issues such as land and building use, materials, noise, water use, and recycling & waste, as well as energy efficiency.
Many authorities additionally impose requirements with respect to provision of renewable energy sources in line with the London Plan. Further many authorities are also requiring housing schemes to reach levels within Code For Sustainable Homes.
As part of the planning application a pre-assessment is required to demonstrate that the scheme is capable of achieving the Code target Level.
EAC can make assessments, give advice, and prepare the reports needed for planning applications.. return to top
Ecohomes and The Code for Sustainable Homes
EAC are licensed assessors for the Code for Sustainable Homes – the environmental rating for homes, and Ecohomes.
‘The Code’ has now replaced EcoHomes as the standard for newbuild projects, but EcoHomes is still used for the refurbishment of existing dwellings.
Both consider the broad environmental concerns of climate change, resource use and impact on wildlife, balanced against the need for a high quality, safe and healthy internal environment.
EAC provide consultancy to help developers find the best route to achieve the Code Level they require. We also provide advice and support through the various stages of the assessment process.
EAC's comprehensive and integrated service includes advice on the options for meeting the mandatory CO2 reductions required by the Code, provision of SAP worksheets, feasibility studies on the options for including low and zero carbon technologies and daylighting calculations - return to top
EAC are licensed assessors for the Code for Sustainable Homes – the environmental rating for homes, and Ecohomes.
‘The Code’ has now replaced EcoHomes as the standard for newbuild projects, but EcoHomes is still used for the refurbishment of existing dwellings.
Both consider the broad environmental concerns of climate change, resource use and impact on wildlife, balanced against the need for a high quality, safe and healthy internal environment.
EAC provide consultancy to help developers find the best route to achieve the Code Level they require. We also provide advice and support through the various stages of the assessment process.
EAC's comprehensive and integrated service includes advice on the options for meeting the mandatory CO2 reductions required by the Code, provision of SAP worksheets, feasibility studies on the options for including low and zero carbon technologies and daylighting calculations - return to top
Part L Building Regulations Compliance
Complying with Building Regulations under Part L requires an energy assessment to be carried out at design stage and at completion.
SAP (Standard Assessment procedure) assessments are needed for dwellings.
SBEM (Simplified Building Energy Model) calculations are required for non dwellings.
Both assess energy efficiency and the level of CO2 emissions, and form the basis of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).EAC are licensed providers of SAP assessments, SBEM assessments and for issuing Energy Performance Certificates for domestic and non-domestic buildings.. - return to top
Complying with Building Regulations under Part L requires an energy assessment to be carried out at design stage and at completion.
SAP (Standard Assessment procedure) assessments are needed for dwellings.
SBEM (Simplified Building Energy Model) calculations are required for non dwellings.
Both assess energy efficiency and the level of CO2 emissions, and form the basis of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).EAC are licensed providers of SAP assessments, SBEM assessments and for issuing Energy Performance Certificates for domestic and non-domestic buildings.. - return to top
Sustainability Design Advice
EAC also offer ‘Sustainability Design Advice’ aimed at projects that want to go further than the requirements of the Building Regulations – such as a zero-carbon house, or homes designed to the Passiv Haus standard.
Within EAC our specialist energy knowledge combined with our background architectural expertise allows EAC to provide a consultancy service to architects and builders in the development of low energy homes, and sustainable methods of building. - return to top
EAC also offer ‘Sustainability Design Advice’ aimed at projects that want to go further than the requirements of the Building Regulations – such as a zero-carbon house, or homes designed to the Passiv Haus standard.
Within EAC our specialist energy knowledge combined with our background architectural expertise allows EAC to provide a consultancy service to architects and builders in the development of low energy homes, and sustainable methods of building. - return to top
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