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Stage

Residential

Climate Data

Office

Site & Microclimate

Education

BDP's Climate Action Framework

Form and Massing

Healthcare

CFD &Wind Analysis

CATEGORY

Embodied Carbon

Climate

Facade Study

Site

Early Energy Modelling

Opportunity to Impact Design

Massing

BDP's Climate & Social Action Design Framework

Natural Ventilation

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Solar Studies

Façade

Advanced Thermal Comfort

Wellbeing

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

Embodied Carbon

Glare

ARCHITECTURE + SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

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RIBA

Stage

Weather and Climate

Climate Data

Site & Microclimate

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

BDP's Climate Action Framework

Form and Massing

CFD &Wind Analysis

Embodied Carbon

Facade Study

Early Energy Modelling

Opportunity to Impact Design

BDP's Climate & Social Action Design Framework

Natural Ventlation

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Solar Studies

Advanced Thermal Comfort

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

Glare

Back

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RIBA

Stage

Weather and Climate

Weather and Climate

Siteand Context

Climate Data

Site & Microclimate

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

BDP's Climate Action Framework

Form and Massing

CFD &Wind Analysis

Embodied Carbon

Facade Study

Early Energy Modelling

Opportunity to Impact Design

BDP's Climate & Social Action Design Framework

Natural Ventlation

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Solar Studies

Advanced Thermal Comfort

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

Glare

Back

ARCHITECTURE + SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

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Weather and Climate

Weather and Climate

Massing,Form, & Orientation

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

RIBA

Stage

Climate Data

Site & Microclimate

BDP's Climate Action Framework

Form and Massing

CFD &Wind Analysis

Embodied Carbon

Facade Study

Early Energy Modelling

Opportunity to Impact Design

BDP's Climate & Social Action Design Framework

Natural Ventilation

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Solar Studies

Advanced Thermal Comfort

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

Glare

Back

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Weather and Climate

Weather and Climate

Façade Design & Layout Optimisation

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

RIBA

Stage

Climate Data

Site & Microclimate

BDP's Climate Action Framework

Form and Massing

CFD &Wind Analysis

Embodied Carbon

Facade Study

Early Energy Modelling

Opportunity to Impact Design

BDP's Climate & Social Action Design Framework

Natural Ventilation

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Solar Studies

Advanced Thermal Comfort

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

Glare

Back

ARCHITECTURE + SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

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Weather and Climate

Weather and Climate

Health & Wellbeing

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

RIBA

Stage

Climate Data

Site & Microclimate

BDP's Climate Action Framework

Form and Massing

CFD &Wind Analysis

Embodied Carbon

Facade Study

Early Energy Modelling

Opportunity to Impact Design

BDP's Climate & Social Action Design Framework

Natural Ventilation

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Solar Studies

Advanced Thermal Comfort

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

Glare

Back

ARCHITECTURE + SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

about

Weather and Climate

Weather and Climate

Embodied Carbon & Life Cycle Assessment

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

RIBA

Stage

Climate Data

Site & Microclimate

BDP's Climate Action Framework

Form and Massing

CFD &Wind Analysis

Embodied Carbon

Facade Study

Early Energy Modelling

Opportunity to Impact Design

BDP's Climate & Social Action Design Framework

Natural Ventilation

Pedestrian Wind Comfort

Solar Studies

Advanced Thermal Comfort

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

Glare

Back

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.

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

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

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

Projects Involved

MIDLAND RD HOUSING

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.

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

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

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.

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

Projects Involved

John Innes Centre

B3Ts Sussex Stage 2

OFFICE

JOHN INNES CENTRE

HQ FOR OFFICE

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

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

Projects Involved

MIDLAND RD HOUSING

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

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)

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

Projects Involved

ECMWF

Manufacturing and Construction

​Outcome: Manufacturing, construction and Commissioning completed.

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

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

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

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

Form Study

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

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

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

Handover

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

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.

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

Projects Involved

John Innes Centre

B3Ts Sussex Stage 2

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

GREYFRIARS BEDFORD

MIDLAND RD

Embodied Carbon

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

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

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.

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

Projects Involved

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

Form Study

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

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

Projects Involved

BEDFORD MASTERPLAN

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.

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

Projects Involved

John Innes Centre

B3Ts Sussex Stage 2

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

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.

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

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

Climate Action Framework

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

Form Study

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

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

Projects Involved

BEDFORD MASTERPLAN

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.

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

Projects Involved

ADELAIDE NWCH

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.

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

Embodied Carbon

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

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

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.

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

Projects Involved

John Innes Centre

B3Ts Sussex Stage 2

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.

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

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

Projects Involved

MIDLAND RD HOUSING

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.

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

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

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.

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

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)

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

Projects Involved

ECMWF

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.

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

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.

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

Projects Involved

ADELAIDE NWCH

Manufacturing and Construction

​Outcome: Manufacturing, construction and Commissioning completed.

Embodied Carbon

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

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

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.

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

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

Projects Involved

MIDLAND RD HOUSING

Form Study

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

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

Projects Involved

BEDFORD MASTERPLAN

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

Form Study

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

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

Projects Involved

BEDFORD MASTERPLAN

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

GREYFRIARS BEDFORD

MIDLAND RD

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.

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.

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

Projects Involved

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

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.

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

Projects Involved

ADELAIDE NWCH

Use

​Outcome: Building used, operated and maintained efficiently.

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

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

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

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

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)

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

Projects Involved

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

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

About

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Arch. Sus. Director

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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

CHRYSTON HIGH SCH

BONHAM CARTER HSE

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.

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

Manufacturing and Construction

​Outcome: Manufacturing, construction and Commissioning completed.

Use

​Outcome: Building used, operated and maintained efficiently.

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)

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

Projects Involved

ECMWF

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

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

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

About

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

Form Study

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

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

Projects Involved

BEDFORD MASTERPLAN

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 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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Projects Involved

John Innes Centre

B3Ts Sussex Stage 2

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.

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.

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

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)

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

Projects Involved

ECMWF

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)

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

Projects Involved

ECMWF

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

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

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

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

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

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.

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

Projects Involved

MIDLAND RD HOUSING

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

Projects Involved

MIDLAND RD HOUSING

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

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

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

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.

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

Projects Involved

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

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.

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

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

ADELAIDE NWCH

BRIGHTON 3Ts

ROYAL GWENT HOSP

RENAL UNIT

About

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

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

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)

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

Projects Involved

ECMWF

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

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

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

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

Use

​Outcome: Building used, operated and maintained efficiently.

Manufacturing and Construction

​Outcome: Manufacturing, construction and Commissioning completed.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Embodied Carbon

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

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

Handover

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

Handover

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

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.

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

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.

Embodied Carbon

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

ADELAIDE NWCH

BRIGHTON 3Ts

ROYAL GWENT HOSP

RENAL UNIT

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.

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

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

Form Study

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

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

Projects Involved

BEDFORD MASTERPLAN

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.

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

Embodied Carbon

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

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

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

Projects Involved

MIDLAND RD HOUSING

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.

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

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)

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

Projects Involved

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Projects Involved

John Innes Centre

B3Ts Sussex Stage 2

Buoyancy Driven Ventilation

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Projects Involved

John Innes Centre

B3Ts Sussex Stage 2

Handover

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

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

Embodied Carbon

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Form Study

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

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

Projects Involved

BEDFORD MASTERPLAN

Spatial Coordination

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

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

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.

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

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

Climate Action Framework

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

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.

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

Projects Involved

ADELAIDE NWCH

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

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.

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.

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

Projects Involved

ADELAIDE NWCH

Embodied Carbon

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

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