In the built environment, sustainability certification recognises buildings and projects for their commitment to environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economically viable methods. They promote long-term development by evaluating parameters including energy efficiency, resource conservation, and indoor environmental quality. Love Design Studio specialise in delivering certifications like BREEAM, NABERS, and Passivhaus.
At Love Design Studio, our sustainability assessors aren't about ticking boxes; they actively engage in environmental building design and provide broader sustainability consultancy. This deliberate approach ensures that each assessor possesses a nuanced skill set, proficient in addressing both technical intricacies and project programme requirements.
Certification Services
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Developed in the United Kingdom, BREEAM provides a framework for assessing and rating the environmental performance of buildings across various categories. The assessment covers aspects such as energy efficiency, water usage, materials selection, waste management, and the overall environmental impact of the building.
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Energy for Offices measures the energy efficiency of an operational office building based on metered data and rates its performance. Offices can be rated in three ways: Base Building, Tenancy and Whole Building ratings. The energy rating works by comparing the energy consumption of a building against a set of benchmarks.
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Love Design Studio can provide in-house Passivhaus Consultancy; this accreditation is for designers / consultants who have the expertise to deliver Passivhaus buildings. The accreditation gives assurance of competence in PHPP, a design tool used to inform the design process and to assess or verify compliance with the Passivhaus standard.
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WELL Certification refers to the WELL Building Standard, which is a performance-based system for measuring, certifying, and monitoring features of the built environment that impact human health and well-being. The WELL Building Standard is administered by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). Unlike certifications that primarily focus on environmental sustainability, WELL Certification concentrates on the well-being of people within the built environment.
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Buildings are responsible for almost 40 per cent of the UK’s energy consumption and carbon emissions. Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are needed whenever a property is; built, sold or rented. To get a new energy certificate for your home, business property or a public building, you need to have it assessed by certified assessor.
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Love Design Studio offer other certification services through their various supply chains including: AirRated, Home Quality Mark, WiredScore, LEED, SKA Rating, ActiveScore.