Delivering sustainability
Some of the UK's best BREEAM and CSH projects
Our in-house Re-Thinking team is on hand to help clients meet external sustainability ratings such as BREEAM and the higher reaches of the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH). Higher scores are required on publically-funded projects and many clients in the private sector are now aware of the marketing and cost-saving benefits BREEAM and CSH can bring to a project.
Our experts will want to be involved as early as possible to make sure that the best materials and design are chosen to help maximise the chances of getting to the correct level.
Our approach is borne out by our results.
Project | Year | Rating | Features |
City Academy, Hackney | 2009 | BREEAM Very Good | This building won the CIBSE low carbon award for its outstanding performance being 25% more efficient than building regulation requirements. |
John Perryn School | 2009 | BREEAM Excellent | The most airtight school built in the UK which helps it in terms of energy efficiency. |
Rogiet School | 2010 | BREEAM Excellent | The highest score ever achieved on a school in England and Wales |
Staines Road | 2011 | CSH Level 6 | This development which is just starting construction is the first zero carbon housing development to gain planning permission in London. |
Houghton-le-Spring | 2011 | BREEAM Outstanding | The first and only BREEAM outstanding healthcare project |
Hope Academy, St Helens | 2011 | BREEAM Outstanding | First BREEAM outstanding academy |
Peartree and Cotney Croft | 2010 | CSH Level 5 and 6 | Highly energy efficient housing built in Stevenage. |