Zero Carbon Buildings

Domestic Buildings

The Government set out in its Building a Greener Future - Policy Statement (July 2007) that new homes will be net zero carbon from 2016. As steps to achieving this target, energy efficiency standards for new homes are to be improved by 25% in 2010 and 44% in 2013 relative to current 2006 standards.

The definition of a Zero Carbon Home is where the net carbon dioxide emissions resulting from all energy used in the dwelling are zero or better. This includes the energy consumed in the operation of the space heating/cooling and hot water systems, ventilation, all internal lighting, cooking and all electrical appliances.

Bowman Riley Architects have extensive experience in providing Code for Sustainable Homes assessments from the pre assessment advice through to the Post Construction stage. Our in house assessor will work closely with the design team to ensure the client achieves their required rating.

Our accolades for domestic buildings include a Code Level 3 project for 34 family dwellings within the Yorkshire Dales and a mid town development for 36, 2 bedroom flats within Huddersfield, our most recent challenge being a Code Level 6, six bed roomed, private dwelling.

Non Domestic Buildings

The Government has announced an ambition for all new non-domestic development to be net zero carbon from 2019. It is therefore proposed that a similar phased improvement beginning with 25% in 2010.

Bowman Riley Architects have extensive experience in sustainable development and low carbon technologies. Our accolades include designing the greenest supermarket in the country which obtained the prestigious environmental rating of BREEAM Excellent, the first supermarket to obtain this rating in the country.

At the forefront of our industry in sustainable design Bowman Riley Architects are uniquely placed to design zero carbon buildings and identify the most cost effective zero carbon solutions for our clients.

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