BDP_A+S

Embodied Carbon

Massing

Climate

Wellbeing

Stage

Site & Microclimate

BDP's Climate Action Framework

Site

Embodied Carbon

Climate Data

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

Solar Studies

Glare

Residential

Education

Office

Healthcare

BDP's Climate & Social Action Design Framework

Early Energy Modelling

Advanced Thermal Comfort

Facade Study

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ARCHITECTURE + SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

PROJECTS

Façade

Natural Ventilation

Form and Massing

CFD &Wind Analysis

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

CATEGORY

RIBA

Opportunity to Impact Design

Objective:Analysing the project's site and climate context Outcome:

• Climatic Context
• Climate Challenges
• Climate Opportunities
• Design Direction Guidance
• Sustainable Design Recommendation

Collaboration:

• Building Physics

Weather and Climate

Stage

Site & Microclimate

BDP's Climate Action Framework

Embodied Carbon

Climate Data

Solar Studies

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

Back

Glare

BDP's Climate & Social Action Design Framework

Early Energy Modelling

Facade Study

Advanced Thermal Comfort

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ARCHITECTURE + SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Natural Ventlation

Form and Massing

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

CFD &Wind Analysis

RIBA

Opportunity to Impact Design

Objective:Assessing the environmental impact of existing site context. Outcome:

• Context & Impact
• Site Challenges
• Site Opportunities
• Guidance of Design Direction
• Sustainable Design Recommendation
• Support Net Zero pathway & Sustainability Certifications

Collaboration:

• Building Physics
• Sustainability
• MEP
• Lightings

Siteand Context

Weather and Climate

Weather and Climate

Stage

Site & Microclimate

BDP's Climate Action Framework

Embodied Carbon

Climate Data

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

Solar Studies

Glare

BDP's Climate & Social Action Design Framework

Early Energy Modelling

Advanced Thermal Comfort

about

ARCHITECTURE + SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Natural Ventlation

Facade Study

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Form and Massing

Back

CFD &Wind Analysis

RIBA

Opportunity to Impact Design

Stage

Site & Microclimate

BDP's Climate Action Framework

Embodied Carbon

Climate Data

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

Glare

Solar Studies

BDP's Climate & Social Action Design Framework

Early Energy Modelling

Advanced Thermal Comfort

about

ARCHITECTURE + SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Natural Ventilation

Objective:Evaluating options and scenarios to optimize massing, form, and orientation of the building by maximizing opportunities and performance, and adoption of passive design strategies. Outcome:

• Form and Massing Impact
• WWR Impact
• Orientation Opportunities
• Orientation Challenges
• Sustainable Design & Net Zero Recommendation

Collaboration:

• Building Physics
• Sustainability
• MEP
• Lightings

Massing,Form, & Orientation

Facade Study

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Weather and Climate

Back

Form and Massing

Weather and Climate

CFD &Wind Analysis

RIBA

Opportunity to Impact Design

Stage

Site & Microclimate

BDP's Climate Action Framework

Embodied Carbon

Climate Data

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

Glare

BDP's Climate & Social Action Design Framework

Solar Studies

Early Energy Modelling

Advanced Thermal Comfort

about

ARCHITECTURE + SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Natural Ventilation

Objective:Evaluating options to optimize Façade design, WWR, and layout by maximizing site opportunities and performance, and adoption of passive and integrated strategies. Outcome:

• Form and Massing Impact
• WWR Impact
• Orientation Opportunities
• Orientation Challenges
• Sustainable Design Recommendations

Collaboration:

• Building Physics
• Sustainability
• MEP
• Lightings

Façade Design & Layout Optimisation

Facade Study

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Weather and Climate

Form and Massing

Back

Weather and Climate

CFD &Wind Analysis

RIBA

Opportunity to Impact Design

Stage

Site & Microclimate

BDP's Climate Action Framework

Embodied Carbon

Climate Data

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

Solar Studies

Glare

BDP's Climate & Social Action Design Framework

Early Energy Modelling

Advanced Thermal Comfort

about

ARCHITECTURE + SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Natural Ventilation

Objective:Assessing how the spaces engage all the senses and provide the most comfortable environment for the user. Outcome:

• Health & Wellbeing Impact
• Comfort Assessment
• Orientation Opportunities
• Orientation Challenges
• Sustainable Design Recommendations
• Support Net Zero

Collaboration:

• Building Physics
• Sustainability
• MEP
• Lightings

Health & Wellbeing

Facade Study

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Weather and Climate

Form and Massing

Back

CFD &Wind Analysis

Weather and Climate

RIBA

Opportunity to Impact Design

Stage

Site & Microclimate

BDP's Climate Action Framework

Embodied Carbon

Climate Data

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

Solar Studies

Glare

BDP's Climate & Social Action Design Framework

Early Energy Modelling

Advanced Thermal Comfort

about

ARCHITECTURE + SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Natural Ventilation

Objective:Evaluating Embodied Carbon (A1-A5) or (A-C) associated with the manufacture, transport, construction, repair, maintenance, replacement and deconstruction of all building elements. Outcome:

• • Material choices Impact
• • Specification recommendation
• • Low Embodied Design Recommendation
• • Support Net Zero pathway & Sustainability Certifications

Collaboration:

• Sustainability

Embodied Carbon & Life Cycle Assessment

Facade Study

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Weather and Climate

Form and Massing

Back

CFD &Wind Analysis

Weather and Climate

RIBA

Opportunity to Impact Design

• Evaluates urban heat island effect (UHI)
• Indoor / outdoor comfort for naturally ventilated spaces
• Percentage of comfortable area
• Period of comfortable time

Thermal Comfort

This study couples the result of wind analysis with radiant temperature from sunlight exposure of the naturally ventilated spaces, providing highly accurate comfort estimation.

• Evaluates urban heat island effect (UHI)
• Indoor / outdoor comfort for naturally ventilated spaces
• Percentage of comfortable area
• Period of comfortable time

Thermal Comfort

This study couples the result of wind analysis with radiant temperature from sunlight exposure of the naturally ventilated spaces, providing highly accurate comfort estimation.

Preparation and Brief

​Outcome: Project Brief approved by the client, and confirmed that it can be accommodated on the site. Objective:

• Set sustainability targets and approach
• Define performance criteria
• Site / climate / microclimate analysis

Spatial Coordination

​Outcome: Architectural and engineering information Spatially Coordinated. Objective:

• Form and massing study
• Facade design evaluations
• Embodied Carbon assessment
• CFD and Wind Analysis

EDUCATION

CHRYSTON HIGH SCH

Projects Involved

MIDLAND RD HOUSING

• Comfort evaluation for naturally ventilated
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Energy reduction for hotter climate
• Fresh air study (Age of air)

Wind Driven Ventilation

Assessing the impact of surrounding, massing, and openings. Evaluate the effectiveness of façade design and interior layouts in promoting cross ventilation into the interior space.

Heating and Cooling Load

Early calculation of HVAC sizing based on typical occupancy and heat gain inside the building, openings, and fabric properties. The study helps to identify optimal orientation and forms to reduce operational carbon.

Manufacturing and Construction

​Outcome: Manufacturing, construction and Commissioning completed.

• Evaluates urban heat island effect (UHI)
• Indoor / outdoor comfort for naturally ventilated spaces
• Percentage of comfortable area
• Period of comfortable time

Thermal Comfort

This study couples the result of wind analysis with radiant temperature from sunlight exposure of the naturally ventilated spaces, providing highly accurate comfort estimation.

Concept Design

​Outcome: Concept design approved by the client and aligned to the Project Brief. Objective:

• Potential for on site renewables
• Solar and site study
• Embodied Carbon assessment
• CFD and Wind Analysis

Preparation and Brief

​Outcome: Project Brief approved by the client, and confirmed that it can be accommodated on the site. Objective:

• Set sustainability targets and approach
• Define performance criteria
• Site / climate / microclimate analysis

Concept Design

​Outcome: Concept design approved by the client and aligned to the Project Brief. Objective:

• Potential for on site renewables
• Solar and site study
• Embodied Carbon assessment
• CFD and Wind Analysis

Strategic Definition

​Outcome: The best means of achieving the Client Requirements confirmed. During this stage, it is important to set sustainability directions and goals for the projects to achieve. Objective:

• Set sustainability targets and approach
• Define performance criteria

Projects Involved

John Innes Centre

B3Ts Sussex Stage 2

• Solar gain
• Embodied carbon
• Daylight availability
• Cooling - Heating load

Facade Study

The study provides insights for each designs with parameters to explore. (daylight, cooling load, and embodied carbon) Summarized finding and option with the highest score will be provided.

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OFFICE

JOHN INNES CENTRE

Use

​Outcome: Building used, operated and maintained efficiently.

Technical Design

​Outcome: All design information required to manufacture and construct the project completed. Objective:

• Detailed facade design evaluations
• Thermal comfort modelling
• Accurate embodied carbon
• Advanced CFD

Climate Action Framework

Early evaluation tool, designed in BDP, to provide targets and directions of project's sustainability.

Concept Design

​Outcome: Concept design approved by the client and aligned to the Project Brief. Objective:

• Potential for on site renewables
• Solar and site study
• Embodied Carbon assessment
• CFD and Wind Analysis

Technical Design

​Outcome: All design information required to manufacture and construct the project completed. Objective:

• Detailed facade design evaluations
• Thermal comfort modelling
• Accurate embodied carbon

About

This page is still a work in progress and under review. Cheers, Yewi

Projects Involved

MIDLAND RD HOUSING

• Comfort evaluation for naturally ventilated
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Energy reduction for hotter climate
• Fresh air study (Age of air)

Wind Driven Ventilation

Assessing the impact of surrounding, massing, and openings. Evaluate the effectiveness of façade design and interior layouts in promoting cross ventilation into the interior space.

Preparation and Brief

​Outcome: Project Brief approved by the client, and confirmed that it can be accommodated on the site. Objective:

• Set sustainability targets and approach
• Define performance criteria
• Site / climate / microclimate analysis

Projects Involved

• Comfort map such as UTCI for specific period/location
• Percentage of comfortable area
• Period of thermal comfortable

Microclimate & Comfort Study

To evaluate thermal comfort Simple based on mean radiant temperature, historical air temperature, simplified wind speed, and humidity from design and shading options. (UTCI, PET, PMV, SET, MRT)

ECMWF

Manufacturing and Construction

​Outcome: Manufacturing, construction and Commissioning completed.

• Effectiveness of openings in removing excess heat
• Evaluation of hot spots
• Worst case comfort scenario

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

The study accounts for the heat distribution with signinficant heat sources, design's openings, and solar condition.

• Comfort evaluation for naturally ventilated
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Energy reduction for hotter climate
• Fresh air study (Age of air)

Wind Driven Ventilation

Assessing the impact of surrounding, massing, and openings. Evaluate the effectiveness of façade design and interior layouts in promoting cross ventilation into the interior space.

• Sunlight availability and access
• Neighbourhood and self-shading study
• Landscape planning
• Daylight potential estimation
• Overheating risk study
• Seasonal solar exposure
• Photovoltaic panel feasibility study

Form Study

Calculation of performance of building form and geometry based on, solar hours, radiation over specific time / season / annually.

• Daylight Glare Probability
• Annual daylight glare of selected point
• Glare probability of selected floorplan based on 8 view directions

Glare Study

Glare affects the visual comfort to perform tasks. The study evaluates glare caused by contrast of specific view based on massing, material selection, and occupancy period.

Handover

​Outcome: Building handed over, Aftercare initiated and Building Contract concluded.

Projects Involved

John Innes Centre

B3Ts Sussex Stage 2

• Solar gain
• Embodied carbon
• Daylight availability
• Cooling - Heating load

Facade Study

The study provides insights for each designs with parameters to explore. (daylight, cooling load, and embodied carbon) Summarized finding and option with the highest score will be provided.

Heating and Cooling Load

Early calculation of HVAC sizing based on typical occupancy and heat gain inside the building, openings, and fabric properties. The study helps to identify optimal orientation and forms to reduce operational carbon.

Climate Action Framework

Early evaluation tool, designed in BDP, to provide targets and directions of project's sustainability.

Climate Action Framework

Early evaluation tool, designed in BDP, to provide targets and directions of project's sustainability.

RESIDENTIAL

MIDLAND RD

GREYFRIARS BEDFORD

• Early estimation of carbon emission
• Space design optioneering
• Material optioneering

Embodied Carbon

Embodied carbon is the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions associated with materials and construction processes throughout the whole lifecycle of a building.

Projects Involved

• Psychrometric chart
• Air temperature
• Relative humidity
• Cloud cover
• Total/partial radiation
• Prevailing and seasonal wind direction and speed

Historical & Future Weather Data

To create a climate summary of the selected site, providing insights on the site’s challenges and opportunity based on historical & future data.

ADELAIDE NWCH

Concept Design

​Outcome: Concept design approved by the client and aligned to the Project Brief. Objective:

• Potential for on site renewables
• Solar and site study
• Embodied Carbon assessment
• CFD and Wind Analysis

Projects Involved

• Sunlight availability and access
• Neighbourhood and self-shading study
• Landscape planning
• Daylight potential estimation
• Overheating risk study
• Seasonal solar exposure
• Photovoltaic panel feasibility study

BEDFORD MASTERPLAN

Form Study

Calculation of performance of building form and geometry based on, solar hours, radiation over specific time / season / annually.

Projects Involved

John Innes Centre

B3Ts Sussex Stage 2

• Solar gain
• Embodied carbon
• Daylight availability
• Cooling - Heating load

Facade Study

The study provides insights for each designs with parameters to explore. (daylight, cooling load, and embodied carbon) Summarized finding and option with the highest score will be provided.

Use

​Outcome: Building used, operated and maintained efficiently.

Strategic Definition

​Outcome: The best means of achieving the Client Requirements confirmed. During this stage, it is important to set sustainability directions and goals for the projects to achieve. Objective:

• Set sustainability targets and approach
• Define performance criteria

• Comfort for naturally ventilated and outdoor areas
• Space planning for different activities
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Landscape and urban planning

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Assessing the impact of surrounding buildings and design into the site. Ground floor and open spaces wind comfort based on Lawson criteria on annual basis.

• Evaluates urban heat island effect (UHI)
• Indoor / outdoor comfort for naturally ventilated spaces
• Percentage of comfortable area
• Period of comfortable time

Thermal Comfort

This study couples the result of wind analysis with radiant temperature from sunlight exposure of the naturally ventilated spaces, providing highly accurate comfort estimation.

Climate Action Framework

Early evaluation tool, designed in BDP, to provide targets and directions of project's sustainability.

Projects Involved

• Sunlight availability and access
• Neighbourhood and self-shading study
• Landscape planning
• Daylight potential estimation
• Overheating risk study
• Seasonal solar exposure
• Photovoltaic panel feasibility study

BEDFORD MASTERPLAN

Form Study

Calculation of performance of building form and geometry based on, solar hours, radiation over specific time / season / annually.

Projects Involved

• Psychrometric chart
• Air temperature
• Relative humidity
• Cloud cover
• Total/partial radiation
• Prevailing and seasonal wind direction and speed

Historical & Future Weather Data

To create a climate summary of the selected site, providing insights on the site’s challenges and opportunity based on historical & future data.

ADELAIDE NWCH

• Daylight factor (BREEAM)
• Daylight autonomy during occupancy
• Average illuminance for lighting planning
• Reduction of over-lit spaces

Solar Study

There are various solar aspect to be studied inside the building. Daylight is important for occupant’s wellbeing, the study evaluates the amount of natural daylight based on design iterations, material selection, and occupancy period.

• Early estimation of carbon emission
• Space design optioneering
• Material optioneering

Embodied Carbon

Embodied carbon is the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions associated with materials and construction processes throughout the whole lifecycle of a building.

Projects Involved

John Innes Centre

B3Ts Sussex Stage 2

• Solar gain
• Embodied carbon
• Daylight availability
• Cooling - Heating load

Facade Study

The study provides insights for each designs with parameters to explore. (daylight, cooling load, and embodied carbon) Summarized finding and option with the highest score will be provided.

• Comfort for naturally ventilated and outdoor areas
• Space planning for different activities
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Landscape and urban planning

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Assessing the impact of surrounding buildings and design into the site. Ground floor and open spaces wind comfort based on Lawson criteria on annual basis.

Projects Involved

MIDLAND RD HOUSING

• Comfort evaluation for naturally ventilated
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Energy reduction for hotter climate
• Fresh air study (Age of air)

Wind Driven Ventilation

Assessing the impact of surrounding, massing, and openings. Evaluate the effectiveness of façade design and interior layouts in promoting cross ventilation into the interior space.

• Comfort for naturally ventilated and outdoor areas
• Space planning for different activities
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Landscape and urban planning

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Assessing the impact of surrounding buildings and design into the site. Ground floor and open spaces wind comfort based on Lawson criteria on annual basis.

Strategic Definition

​Outcome: The best means of achieving the Client Requirements confirmed. During this stage, it is important to set sustainability directions and goals for the projects to achieve. Objective:

• Set sustainability targets and approach
• Define performance criteria

• Daylight factor (BREEAM)
• Daylight autonomy during occupancy
• Average illuminance for lighting planning
• Reduction of over-lit spaces

Solar Study

There are various solar aspect to be studied inside the building. Daylight is important for occupant’s wellbeing, the study evaluates the amount of natural daylight based on design iterations, material selection, and occupancy period.

Projects Involved

• Comfort map such as UTCI for specific period/location
• Percentage of comfortable area
• Period of thermal comfortable

Microclimate & Comfort Study

To evaluate thermal comfort Simple based on mean radiant temperature, historical air temperature, simplified wind speed, and humidity from design and shading options. (UTCI, PET, PMV, SET, MRT)

ECMWF

• Comfort for naturally ventilated and outdoor areas
• Space planning for different activities
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Landscape and urban planning

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Assessing the impact of surrounding buildings and design into the site. Ground floor and open spaces wind comfort based on Lawson criteria on annual basis.

Projects Involved

• Psychrometric chart
• Air temperature
• Relative humidity
• Cloud cover
• Total/partial radiation
• Prevailing and seasonal wind direction and speed

Historical & Future Weather Data

To create a climate summary of the selected site, providing insights on the site’s challenges and opportunity based on historical & future data.

ADELAIDE NWCH

Manufacturing and Construction

​Outcome: Manufacturing, construction and Commissioning completed.

• Early estimation of carbon emission
• Space design optioneering
• Material optioneering

Embodied Carbon

Embodied carbon is the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions associated with materials and construction processes throughout the whole lifecycle of a building.

• Comfort for naturally ventilated and outdoor areas
• Space planning for different activities
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Landscape and urban planning

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Assessing the impact of surrounding buildings and design into the site. Ground floor and open spaces wind comfort based on Lawson criteria on annual basis.

Projects Involved

MIDLAND RD HOUSING

• Comfort evaluation for naturally ventilated
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Energy reduction for hotter climate
• Fresh air study (Age of air)

Wind Driven Ventilation

Assessing the impact of surrounding, massing, and openings. Evaluate the effectiveness of façade design and interior layouts in promoting cross ventilation into the interior space.

Projects Involved

• Sunlight availability and access
• Neighbourhood and self-shading study
• Landscape planning
• Daylight potential estimation
• Overheating risk study
• Seasonal solar exposure
• Photovoltaic panel feasibility study

BEDFORD MASTERPLAN

Form Study

Calculation of performance of building form and geometry based on, solar hours, radiation over specific time / season / annually.

Technical Design

​Outcome: All design information required to manufacture and construct the project completed. Objective:

• Detailed facade design evaluations
• Thermal comfort modelling
• Accurate embodied carbon
• Advanced CFD

Projects Involved

• Sunlight availability and access
• Neighbourhood and self-shading study
• Landscape planning
• Daylight potential estimation
• Overheating risk study
• Seasonal solar exposure
• Photovoltaic panel feasibility study

BEDFORD MASTERPLAN

Form Study

Calculation of performance of building form and geometry based on, solar hours, radiation over specific time / season / annually.

Preparation and Brief

​Outcome: Project Brief approved by the client, and confirmed that it can be accommodated on the site. Objective:

• Set sustainability targets and approach
• Define performance criteria
• Site / climate / microclimate analysis

Preparation and Brief

​Outcome: Project Brief approved by the client, and confirmed that it can be accommodated on the site. Objective:

• Set sustainability targets and approach
• Define performance criteria
• Site / climate / microclimate analysis

RESIDENTIAL

MIDLAND RD

GREYFRIARS BEDFORD

Climate Action Framework

Early evaluation tool, designed in BDP, to provide targets and directions of project's sustainability.

Strategic Definition

​Outcome: The best means of achieving the Client Requirements confirmed. During this stage, it is important to set sustainability directions and goals for the projects to achieve. Objective:

• Set sustainability targets and approach
• Define performance criteria

Handover

​Outcome: Building handed over, Aftercare initiated and Building Contract concluded.

Projects Involved

• Psychrometric chart
• Air temperature
• Relative humidity
• Cloud cover
• Total/partial radiation
• Prevailing and seasonal wind direction and speed

Historical & Future Weather Data

To create a climate summary of the selected site, providing insights on the site’s challenges and opportunity based on historical & future data.

ADELAIDE NWCH

Technical Design

​Outcome: All design information required to manufacture and construct the project completed. Objective:

• Detailed facade design evaluations
• Thermal comfort modelling
• Accurate embodied carbon
• Advanced CFD

About

This page is still a work in progress and under review. Cheers, Yewi

Projects Involved

• Psychrometric chart
• Air temperature
• Relative humidity
• Cloud cover
• Total/partial radiation
• Prevailing and seasonal wind direction and speed

Historical & Future Weather Data

ADELAIDE NWCH

To create a climate summary of the selected site, providing insights on the site’s challenges and opportunity based on historical & future data.

Use

​Outcome: Building used, operated and maintained efficiently.

• Effectiveness of openings in removing excess heat
• Evaluation of hot spots
• Worst case comfort scenario

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

The study accounts for the heat distribution with signinficant heat sources, design's openings, and solar condition.

• Daylight Glare Probability
• Annual daylight glare of selected point
• Glare probability of selected floorplan based on 8 view directions

Glare Study

Glare affects the visual comfort to perform tasks. The study evaluates glare caused by contrast of specific view based on massing, material selection, and occupancy period.

Projects Involved

• Comfort map such as UTCI for specific period/location
• Percentage of comfortable area
• Period of thermal comfortable

Microclimate & Comfort Study

To evaluate thermal comfort Simple based on mean radiant temperature, historical air temperature, simplified wind speed, and humidity from design and shading options. (UTCI, PET, PMV, SET, MRT)

ECMWF

Climate Action Framework

Early evaluation tool, designed in BDP, to provide targets and directions of project's sustainability.

Technical Design

​Outcome: All design information required to manufacture and construct the project completed. Objective:

• Detailed facade design evaluations
• Thermal comfort modelling
• Accurate embodied carbon
• Advanced CFD

About

This page is still a work in progress and under review. Cheers, Yewi

• Effectiveness of openings in removing excess heat
• Evaluation of hot spots
• Worst case comfort scenario

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

The study accounts for the heat distribution with signinficant heat sources, design's openings, and solar condition.

Climate Action Framework

Early evaluation tool, designed in BDP, to provide targets and directions of project's sustainability.

Preparation and Brief

​Outcome: Project Brief approved by the client, and confirmed that it can be accommodated on the site. Objective:

• Set sustainability targets and approach
• Define performance criteria
• Site / climate / microclimate analysis

Use

​Outcome: Building used, operated and maintained efficiently.

Handover

​Outcome: Building handed over, Aftercare initiated and Building Contract concluded.

Spatial Coordination

​Outcome: Architectural and engineering information Spatially Coordinated. Objective:

• Form and massing study
• Facade design evaluations
• Early energy modelling
• Thermal comfort modelling

About

This page is still a work in progress and under review. Cheers, Yewi

• Daylight factor (BREEAM)
• Daylight autonomy during occupancy
• Average illuminance for lighting planning
• Reduction of over-lit spaces

Solar Study

There are various solar aspect to be studied inside the building. Daylight is important for occupant’s wellbeing, the study evaluates the amount of natural daylight based on design iterations, material selection, and occupancy period.

• Solar gain
• Embodied carbon
• Daylight availability
• Cooling - Heating load

Facade Study

The study provides insights for each designs with parameters to explore. (daylight, cooling load, and embodied carbon) Summarized finding and option with the highest score will be provided.

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Concept Design

​Outcome: Concept design approved by the client and aligned to the Project Brief. Objective:

• Potential for on site renewables
• Solar and site study
• Embodied Carbon assessment
• CFD and Wind Analysis

EDUCATION

BONHAM CARTER HSE

CHRYSTON HIGH SCH

• Comfort for naturally ventilated and outdoor areas
• Space planning for different activities
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Landscape and urban planning

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Assessing the impact of surrounding buildings and design into the site. Ground floor and open spaces wind comfort based on Lawson criteria on annual basis.

Manufacturing and Construction

​Outcome: Manufacturing, construction and Commissioning completed.

Use

​Outcome: Building used, operated and maintained efficiently.

Projects Involved

• Comfort map such as UTCI for specific period/location
• Percentage of comfortable area
• Period of thermal comfortable

Microclimate & Comfort Study

To evaluate thermal comfort Simple based on mean radiant temperature, historical air temperature, simplified wind speed, and humidity from design and shading options. (UTCI, PET, PMV, SET, MRT)

ECMWF

• Effectiveness of openings in removing excess heat
• Evaluation of hot spots
• Worst case comfort scenario

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

The study accounts for the heat distribution with signinficant heat sources, design's openings, and solar condition.

About

This page is still a work in progress and under review. Cheers, Yewi

Projects Involved

• Sunlight availability and access
• Neighbourhood and self-shading study
• Landscape planning
• Daylight potential estimation
• Overheating risk study
• Seasonal solar exposure
• Photovoltaic panel feasibility study

BEDFORD MASTERPLAN

Form Study

Calculation of performance of building form and geometry based on, solar hours, radiation over specific time / season / annually.

Strategic Definition

​Outcome: The best means of achieving the Client Requirements confirmed. During this stage, it is important to set sustainability directions and goals for the projects to achieve. Objective:

• Set sustainability targets and approach
• Define performance criteria

• Daylight factor (BREEAM)
• Daylight autonomy during occupancy
• Average illuminance for lighting planning
• Reduction of over-lit spaces

Daylight Study

Daylight is important for occupant’s wellbeing, the study evaluates the amount of natural daylight based on design iterations, material selection, and occupancy period.

Climate Action Framework

Early evaluation tool, designed in BDP, to provide targets and directions of project's sustainability.

About

This page is still a work in progress and under review. Cheers, Yewi

• Daylight factor (BREEAM)
• Daylight autonomy during occupancy
• Average illuminance for lighting planning
• Reduction of over-lit spaces

Solar Study

There are various solar aspect to be studied inside the building. Daylight is important for occupant’s wellbeing, the study evaluates the amount of natural daylight based on design iterations, material selection, and occupancy period.

Heating and Cooling Load

Early calculation of HVAC sizing based on typical occupancy and heat gain inside the building, openings, and fabric properties. The study helps to identify optimal orientation and forms to reduce operational carbon.

Spatial Coordination

​Outcome: Architectural and engineering information Spatially Coordinated. Objective:

• Form and massing study
• Facade design evaluations
• Embodied Carbon assessment
• CFD and Wind Analysis

Use

​Outcome: Building used, operated and maintained efficiently.

Projects Involved

John Innes Centre

B3Ts Sussex Stage 2

• Solar gain
• Embodied carbon
• Daylight availability
• Cooling - Heating load

Facade Study

The study provides insights for each designs with parameters to explore. (daylight, cooling load, and embodied carbon) Summarized finding and option with the highest score will be provided.

Heating and Cooling Load

Early calculation of HVAC sizing based on typical occupancy and heat gain inside the building, openings, and fabric properties. The study helps to identify optimal orientation and forms to reduce operational carbon.

• Daylight factor (BREEAM)
• Daylight autonomy during occupancy
• Average illuminance for lighting planning
• Reduction of over-lit spaces

Solar Study

There are various solar aspect to be studied inside the building. Daylight is important for occupant’s wellbeing, the study evaluates the amount of natural daylight based on design iterations, material selection, and occupancy period.

Projects Involved

• Comfort map such as UTCI for specific period/location
• Percentage of comfortable area
• Period of thermal comfortable

Microclimate & Comfort Study

To evaluate thermal comfort Simple based on mean radiant temperature, historical air temperature, simplified wind speed, and humidity from design and shading options. (UTCI, PET, PMV, SET, MRT)

ECMWF

Projects Involved

• Comfort map such as UTCI for specific period/location
• Percentage of comfortable area
• Period of thermal comfortable

Microclimate & Comfort Study

To evaluate thermal comfort Simple based on mean radiant temperature, historical air temperature, simplified wind speed, and humidity from design and shading options. (UTCI, PET, PMV, SET, MRT)

ECMWF

• Daylight Glare Probability
• Annual daylight glare of selected point
• Glare probability of selected floorplan based on 8 view directions

Glare Study

Glare affects the visual comfort to perform tasks. The study evaluates glare caused by contrast of specific view based on massing, material selection, and occupancy period.

Spatial Coordination

​Outcome: Architectural and engineering information Spatially Coordinated. Objective:

• Form and massing study
• Facade design evaluations
• Embodied Carbon assessment
• CFD and Wind Analysis

About

This page is still a work in progress and under review. Cheers, Yewi

• Effectiveness of openings in removing excess heat
• Evaluation of hot spots
• Worst case comfort scenario

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

The study accounts for the heat distribution with signinficant heat sources, design's openings, and solar condition.

Manufacturing and Construction

​Outcome: Manufacturing, construction and Commissioning completed.

Climate Action Framework

Early evaluation tool, designed in BDP, to provide targets and directions of project's sustainability.

Projects Involved

MIDLAND RD HOUSING

• Comfort evaluation for naturally ventilated
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Energy reduction for hotter climate
• Fresh air study (Age of air)

Wind Driven Ventilation

Assessing the impact of surrounding, massing, and openings. Evaluate the effectiveness of façade design and interior layouts in promoting cross ventilation into the interior space.

Projects Involved

MIDLAND RD HOUSING

• Comfort evaluation for naturally ventilated
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Energy reduction for hotter climate
• Fresh air study (Age of air)

Wind Driven Ventilation

Assessing the impact of surrounding, massing, and openings. Evaluate the effectiveness of façade design and interior layouts in promoting cross ventilation into the interior space.

• Effectiveness of openings in removing excess heat
• Evaluation of hot spots
• Worst case comfort scenario

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

The study accounts for the heat distribution with signinficant heat sources, design's openings, and solar condition.

Projects Involved

• Psychrometric chart
• Air temperature
• Relative humidity
• Cloud cover
• Total/partial radiation
• Prevailing and seasonal wind direction and speed

Historical & Future Weather Data

To create a climate summary of the selected site, providing insights on the site’s challenges and opportunity based on historical & future data.

ADELAIDE NWCH

Concept Design

​Outcome: Concept design approved by the client and aligned to the Project Brief. Objective:

• Potential for on site renewables
• Solar and site study
• Form and massing study
• Early stage evaluations

• Evaluates urban heat island effect (UHI)
• Indoor / outdoor comfort for naturally ventilated spaces
• Percentage of comfortable area
• Period of comfortable time

Thermal Comfort

This study couples the result of wind analysis with radiant temperature from sunlight exposure of the naturally ventilated spaces, providing highly accurate comfort estimation.

• Evaluates urban heat island effect (UHI)
• Indoor / outdoor comfort for naturally ventilated spaces
• Percentage of comfortable area
• Period of comfortable time

Thermal Comfort

This study couples the result of wind analysis with radiant temperature from sunlight exposure of the naturally ventilated spaces, providing highly accurate comfort estimation.

Concept Design

​Outcome: Concept design approved by the client and aligned to the Project Brief. Objective:

• Potential for on site renewables
• Solar and site study
• Embodied Carbon assessment
• CFD and Wind Analysis

HEALTHCARE

RENAL UNIT

ROYAL GWENT HOSP

BRIGHTON 3Ts

ADELAIDE NWCH

About

This page is still a work in progress and under review. Cheers, Yewi

• Evaluates urban heat island effect (UHI)
• Indoor / outdoor comfort for naturally ventilated spaces
• Percentage of comfortable area
• Period of comfortable time

Thermal Comfort

This study couples the result of wind analysis with radiant temperature from sunlight exposure of the naturally ventilated spaces, providing highly accurate comfort estimation.

Projects Involved

• Comfort map such as UTCI for specific period/location
• Percentage of comfortable area
• Period of thermal comfortable

Microclimate & Comfort Study

To evaluate thermal comfort Simple based on mean radiant temperature, historical air temperature, simplified wind speed, and humidity from design and shading options. (UTCI, PET, PMV, SET, MRT)

ECMWF

• Effectiveness of openings in removing excess heat
• Evaluation of hot spots
• Worst case comfort scenario

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

The study accounts for the heat distribution with signinficant heat sources, design's openings, and solar condition.

• Evaluates urban heat island effect (UHI)
• Indoor / outdoor comfort for naturally ventilated spaces
• Percentage of comfortable area
• Period of comfortable time

Thermal Comfort

This study couples the result of wind analysis with radiant temperature from sunlight exposure of the naturally ventilated spaces, providing highly accurate comfort estimation.

Use

​Outcome: Building used, operated and maintained efficiently.

Manufacturing and Construction

​Outcome: Manufacturing, construction and Commissioning completed.

• Daylight factor (BREEAM)
• Daylight autonomy during occupancy
• Average illuminance for lighting planning
• Reduction of over-lit spaces

Daylight Study

Daylight is important for occupant’s wellbeing, the study evaluates the amount of natural daylight based on design iterations, material selection, and occupancy period.

Heating and Cooling Load

Early calculation of HVAC sizing based on typical occupancy and heat gain inside the building, openings, and fabric properties. The study helps to identify optimal orientation and forms to reduce operational carbon.

Heating and Cooling Load

Early calculation of HVAC sizing based on typical occupancy and heat gain inside the building, openings, and fabric properties. The study helps to identify optimal orientation and forms to reduce operational carbon.

Climate Action Framework

Early evaluation tool, designed in BDP, to provide targets and directions of project's sustainability.

• Comfort for naturally ventilated and outdoor areas
• Space planning for different activities
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Landscape and urban planning

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Assessing the impact of surrounding buildings and design into the site. Ground floor and open spaces wind comfort based on Lawson criteria on annual basis.

• Early estimation of carbon emission
• Space design optioneering
• Material optioneering

Embodied Carbon

Embodied carbon is the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions associated with materials and construction processes throughout the whole lifecycle of a building.

Handover

​Outcome: Building handed over, Aftercare initiated and Building Contract concluded.

Handover

​Outcome: Building handed over, Aftercare initiated and Building Contract concluded.

• Comfort for naturally ventilated and outdoor areas
• Space planning for different activities
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Landscape and urban planning

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Assessing the impact of surrounding buildings and design into the site. Ground floor and open spaces wind comfort based on Lawson criteria on annual basis.

Concept Design

​Outcome: Concept design approved by the client and aligned to the Project Brief. Objective:

• Potential for on site renewables
• Solar and site study
• Embodied Carbon assessment
• CFD and Wind Analysis

Manufacturing and Construction

​Outcome: Manufacturing, construction and Commissioning completed.

• Early estimation of carbon emission
• Space design optioneering
• Material optioneering

Embodied Carbon

Embodied carbon is the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions associated with materials and construction processes throughout the whole lifecycle of a building.

• Daylight Glare Probability
• Annual daylight glare of selected point
• Glare probability of selected floorplan based on 8 view directions

Glare Study

Glare affects the visual comfort to perform tasks. The study evaluates glare caused by contrast of specific view based on massing, material selection, and occupancy period.

• Daylight Glare Probability
• Annual daylight glare of selected point
• Glare probability of selected floorplan based on 8 view directions

Glare Study

Glare affects the visual comfort to perform tasks. The study evaluates glare caused by contrast of specific view based on massing, material selection, and occupancy period.

• Comfort for naturally ventilated and outdoor areas
• Space planning for different activities
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Landscape and urban planning

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Assessing the impact of surrounding buildings and design into the site. Ground floor and open spaces wind comfort based on Lawson criteria on annual basis.

Climate Action Framework

Early evaluation tool, designed in BDP, to provide targets and directions of project's sustainability.

Spatial Coordination

​Outcome: Architectural and engineering information Spatially Coordinated. Objective:

• Form and massing study
• Facade design evaluations
• Embodied Carbon assessment
• CFD and Wind Analysis

Strategic Definition

​Outcome: The best means of achieving the Client Requirements confirmed. During this stage, it is important to set sustainability directions and goals for the projects to achieve. Objective:

• Set sustainability targets and approach
• Define performance criteria

HEALTHCARE

RENAL UNIT

ROYAL GWENT HOSP

BRIGHTON 3Ts

ADELAIDE NWCH

• Daylight factor (BREEAM)
• Daylight autonomy during occupancy
• Average illuminance for lighting planning
• Reduction of over-lit spaces

Solar Study

There are various solar aspect to be studied inside the building. Daylight is important for occupant’s wellbeing, the study evaluates the amount of natural daylight based on design iterations, material selection, and occupancy period.

Heating and Cooling Load

Early calculation of HVAC sizing based on typical occupancy and heat gain inside the building, openings, and fabric properties. The study helps to identify optimal orientation and forms to reduce operational carbon.

Technical Design

​Outcome: All design information required to manufacture and construct the project completed. Objective:

• Detailed facade design evaluations
• Thermal comfort modelling
• Accurate embodied carbon
• Advanced CFD

Projects Involved

• Sunlight availability and access
• Neighbourhood and self-shading study
• Landscape planning
• Daylight potential estimation
• Overheating risk study
• Seasonal solar exposure
• Photovoltaic panel feasibility study

BEDFORD MASTERPLAN

Form Study

Calculation of performance of building form and geometry based on, solar hours, radiation over specific time / season / annually.

• Comfort for naturally ventilated and outdoor areas
• Space planning for different activities
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Landscape and urban planning

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Assessing the impact of surrounding buildings and design into the site. Ground floor and open spaces wind comfort based on Lawson criteria on annual basis.

• Early estimation of carbon emission
• Space design optioneering
• Material optioneering

Embodied Carbon

Embodied carbon is the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions associated with materials and construction processes throughout the whole lifecycle of a building.

Projects Involved

MIDLAND RD HOUSING

• Comfort evaluation for naturally ventilated
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Energy reduction for hotter climate
• Fresh air study (Age of air)

Wind Driven Ventilation

Assessing the impact of surrounding, massing, and openings. Evaluate the effectiveness of façade design and interior layouts in promoting cross ventilation into the interior space.

• Comfort for naturally ventilated and outdoor areas
• Space planning for different activities
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Landscape and urban planning

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Assessing the impact of surrounding buildings and design into the site. Ground floor and open spaces wind comfort based on Lawson criteria on annual basis.

Projects Involved

• Comfort map such as UTCI for specific period/location
• Percentage of comfortable area
• Period of thermal comfortable

Microclimate & Comfort Study

To evaluate thermal comfort Simple based on mean radiant temperature, historical air temperature, simplified wind speed, and humidity from design and shading options. (UTCI, PET, PMV, SET, MRT)

ECMWF

Climate Action Framework

Early evaluation tool, designed in BDP, to provide targets and directions of project's sustainability.

About

This page is still a work in progress and under review. Cheers, Yewi

Manufacturing and Construction

​Outcome: Manufacturing, construction and Commissioning completed.

Climate Action Framework

Early evaluation tool, designed in BDP, to provide targets and directions of project's sustainability.

Handover

​Outcome: Building handed over, Aftercare initiated and Building Contract concluded.

• Comfort for naturally ventilated and outdoor areas
• Space planning for different activities
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Landscape and urban planning

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Assessing the impact of surrounding buildings and design into the site. Ground floor and open spaces wind comfort based on Lawson criteria on annual basis.

Projects Involved

John Innes Centre

B3Ts Sussex Stage 2

• Solar gain
• Embodied carbon
• Daylight availability
• Cooling - Heating load

Facade Study

The study provides insights for each designs with parameters to explore. (daylight, cooling load, and embodied carbon) Summarized finding and option with the highest score will be provided.

• Effectiveness of openings in removing excess heat
• Evaluation of hot spots
• Worst case comfort scenario

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

The study accounts for the heat distribution with signinficant heat sources, design's openings, and solar condition.

Handover

​Outcome: Building handed over, Aftercare initiated and Building Contract concluded.

About

This page is still a work in progress and under review. Cheers, Yewi

Heating and Cooling Load

Early calculation of HVAC sizing based on typical occupancy and heat gain inside the building, openings, and fabric properties. The study helps to identify optimal orientation and forms to reduce operational carbon.

• Comfort for naturally ventilated and outdoor areas
• Space planning for different activities
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Landscape and urban planning

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Assessing the impact of surrounding buildings and design into the site. Ground floor and open spaces wind comfort based on Lawson criteria on annual basis.

Projects Involved

John Innes Centre

B3Ts Sussex Stage 2

• Solar gain
• Embodied carbon
• Daylight availability
• Cooling - Heating load

Facade Study

The study provides insights for each designs with parameters to explore. (daylight, cooling load, and embodied carbon) Summarized finding and option with the highest score will be provided.

Handover

​Outcome: Building handed over, Aftercare initiated and Building Contract concluded.

• Daylight Glare Probability
• Annual daylight glare of selected point
• Glare probability of selected floorplan based on 8 view directions

Glare Study

Glare affects the visual comfort to perform tasks. The study evaluates glare caused by contrast of specific view based on massing, material selection, and occupancy period.

• Early estimation of carbon emission
• Space design optioneering
• Material optioneering

Embodied Carbon

Embodied carbon is the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions associated with materials and construction processes throughout the whole lifecycle of a building.

• Site challenges
• Site opportunities
• Design directions
• Sustainability recommendations

Weather and Site

Automated climate summary of the selected site, providing insights on the site’s challenges and opportunity based on historical data and immediate surrounding buildings.

About

This page is still a work in progress and under review. Cheers, Yewi

Technical Design

​Outcome: All design information required to manufacture and construct the project completed. Objective:

• Detailed facade design evaluations
• Thermal comfort modelling
• Accurate embodied carbon
• Advanced CFD

OFFICE

JOHN INNES CENTRE

Technical Design

​Outcome: All design information required to manufacture and construct the project completed. Objective:

• Detailed facade design evaluations
• Thermal comfort modelling
• Accurate embodied carbon
• Advanced CFD

• Comfort for naturally ventilated and outdoor areas
• Space planning for different activities
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Landscape and urban planning

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Assessing the impact of surrounding buildings and design into the site. Ground floor and open spaces wind comfort based on Lawson criteria on annual basis.

Projects Involved

• Sunlight availability and access
• Neighbourhood and self-shading study
• Landscape planning
• Daylight potential estimation
• Overheating risk study
• Seasonal solar exposure
• Photovoltaic panel feasibility study

BEDFORD MASTERPLAN

Form Study

Calculation of performance of building form and geometry based on, solar hours, radiation over specific time / season / annually.

Spatial Coordination

​Outcome: Architectural and engineering information Spatially Coordinated. Objective:

• Form and massing study
• Facade design evaluations
• Embodied Carbon assessment
• CFD and Wind Analysis

• Comfort for naturally ventilated and outdoor areas
• Space planning for different activities
• Mitigation for risk area with high occupancy
• Landscape and urban planning

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Assessing the impact of surrounding buildings and design into the site. Ground floor and open spaces wind comfort based on Lawson criteria on annual basis.

• Daylight Glare Probability
• Annual daylight glare of selected point
• Glare probability of selected floorplan based on 8 view directions

Glare Study

Glare affects the visual comfort to perform tasks. The study evaluates glare caused by contrast of specific view based on massing, material selection, and occupancy period.

Climate Action Framework

Early evaluation tool, designed in BDP, to provide targets and directions of project's sustainability.

Projects Involved

• Psychrometric chart
• Air temperature
• Relative humidity
• Cloud cover
• Total/partial radiation
• Prevailing and seasonal wind direction and speed

Historical & Future Weather Data

To create a climate summary of the selected site, providing insights on the site’s challenges and opportunity based on historical & future data.

ADELAIDE NWCH

• Daylight Glare Probability
• Annual daylight glare of selected point
• Glare probability of selected floorplan based on 8 view directions

Glare Study

Glare affects the visual comfort to perform tasks. The study evaluates glare caused by contrast of specific view based on massing, material selection, and occupancy period.

Spatial Coordination

​Outcome: Architectural and engineering information Spatially Coordinated. Objective:

• Form and massing study
• Facade design evaluations
• Embodied Carbon assessment
• CFD and Wind Analysis

Preparation and Brief

​Outcome: Project Brief approved by the client, and confirmed that it can be accommodated on the site. Objective:

• Set sustainability targets and approach
• Define performance criteria
• Site / climate / microclimate analysis

Use

​Outcome: Building used, operated and maintained efficiently.

Spatial Coordination

​Outcome: Architectural and engineering information Spatially Coordinated. Objective:

• Form and massing study
• Facade design evaluations
• Embodied Carbon assessment
• CFD and Wind Analysis

Strategic Definition

​Outcome: The best means of achieving the Client Requirements confirmed. During this stage, it is important to set sustainability directions and goals for the projects to achieve. Objective:

• Set sustainability targets and approach
• Define performance criteria

Strategic Definition

​Outcome: The best means of achieving the Client Requirements confirmed. During this stage, it is important to set sustainability directions and goals for the projects to achieve. Objective:

• Set sustainability targets and approach
• Define performance criteria

Preparation and Brief

​Outcome: Project Brief approved by the client, and confirmed that it can be accommodated on the site. Objective:

• Set sustainability targets and approach
• Define performance criteria
• Site / climate / microclimate analysis

Climate Action Framework

Early evaluation tool, designed in BDP, to provide targets and directions of project's sustainability.

Projects Involved

• Psychrometric chart
• Air temperature
• Relative humidity
• Cloud cover
• Total/partial radiation
• Prevailing and seasonal wind direction and speed

Historical & Future Weather Data

To create a climate summary of the selected site, providing insights on the site’s challenges and opportunity based on historical & future data.

ADELAIDE NWCH

• Early estimation of carbon emission
• Space design optioneering
• Material optioneering

Embodied Carbon

Embodied carbon is the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions associated with materials and construction processes throughout the whole lifecycle of a building.