Future Improvements

Future improvements to improve sustainability and performance

Issues regarding global warming are only set to increase unless addressed which is why many countries are opting into the paris agreement and are aiming to reduce the production of carbon within every sector, especially construction.

Triple glazed windows

Triple glazed windows:

One way in which the client can improve the buildings thermal performance and in turn reduce the need for energy within the building is by introducing triple glazed windows. Despite this option being more expensive to fit, it can decrease the amount of heat loss from the buildings and in consequence save money and the production of carbon.

These have become increasingly popular, especially in countries of fluctuating climates.

Alternate and Thicker insulation

By insulating a building, you reduce the thermal bridges and reduce heat loss as a consequence. There are many types of insulation that can be used and of many thicknesses, within the project both mineral wool and foam board have been used these have been fitted to the current standard required to be sustainable and effective. In reference to the equivalent of the English requirements.

In the future the client may wish to increase the amount of insulation the buildings have been proposed in order to increase thermal storage and the quality of life of the inhabitants by aiding the residential buildings function of providing a comfortable and safe place for people to reside. It will also help reduce the costs for the inhabitants in terms of energy usage and will also reduce the pollutants which derive from both the residential and commercial sector of building use.

Passivhaus principles

First developed in Germany, the Passivhaus principles aim to create extreme sustainability which allows for homes to require none to very little energy. In the future, the client could introduce certain technics from the Passivhaus principles on future developments on the site. As mentioned in the quantity surveying section there are possibilities to further develop the site in terms of increasing the number of residential buildings on the plot. By introducing this the client could rent the properties while achieving a zero-carbon site.

Passivhaus principles

Natasha Knowles

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