Sustainable Design

Davie + McCulloch are committed to the use of sustainable design solutions wherever possible and have gained considerable experience in the design of sustainable engineering services and the implementation of low carbon & renewable technologies, over the last few years.

Developing sustainable designs requires the detailed analysis of a buildings proposed geometry, construction and environmental performance, to establish anticipated energy usage figures and carbon emissions. This is undertaken through the use of dedicated modelling software and our Engineers and Low Carbon Consultant utilise IES Virtual Environment software for dynamic simulation modelling.

As well as calculating likely carbon emissions, the software also enables designers to check designs for compliance with the Building Regulations and prepare Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) and Display Energy Certificates (DEC).

For further details on thermal modelling / dynamic simulation and low carbon / renewable technologies, please click on the links opposite.