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Our expert Decarbonisation Schemes team, led by Harriet and Reece, are here to help.

Our team at BSE 3D have extensive experience in decarbonisation schemes, both as part of wider refurbishment works in existing buildings and as stand alone projects. The majority of buildings that will be in use in 2050 already exist. By carrying out decarbonisation schemes, we help our clients reduce their building’s carbon footprint to help meet the net zero carbon 2050 target. While we design new low to zero carbon (LZC) buildings, the industry must also focus on decarbonising the existing building stock. Our experienced team achieve this by working on retrofit decarbonisation projects with our clients.

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Retrofit decarbonisation involves reducing the CO2 emissions from existing buildings. The purpose of this is to reduce carbon emissions, but also reduce a building’s reliance on fossil fuels. This is achieved through fabric enhancements (external walls, floors, roof, windows and doors) and MEP service upgrades.

Fabric upgrades reduce heat losses from buildings. Additionally, these upgrades help to reduce solar gain and therefore a room or building’s cooling load. This makes the building more efficient because by reducing heat loss, less heat input is needed and the heat you do produce/input stays in the property longer. MEP upgrades look to deliver this heat in an efficient way that uses less energy compared to the standard gas boiler system. MEP upgrades can also look at microgeneration of electricity to offset or reduce the carbon intensity of the electricity used in the property.

Using industry recognised and state of the art software, our engineers create thermal models to support architects and clients to reduce their existing building loads.

Retrofit Decarbonisation Project Process

During a retrofit decarbonisation project our team will work with the client to:

  • Analyse the existing property.
  • Review fabric enhancement options.
  • Review different LZC/renewable options and technology in the marketplace to find a sustainable, carbon emission reducing solution.
  • Produce a concept design report and associated sketches to analyse the most suitable system.
  • Demonstrate the carbon emissions savings impact the chosen options have.
  • Review any applicable Government/Ofgem Environmental and Social Schemes which could offer one off or on going monetary benefits
  • Produce a detailed design of the agreed MEP design strategy.
  • We can monitor the installation during the construction stage and provide technical assistance.
  • We can produce Part L compliance documentation to demonstrate the achieved CO2 savings at the end of the project.

Project Experience

Our engineers have worked on retrofit decarbonisation schemes across a variety of projects both residential and commercial to different RIBA stages:

Leonardslee Gardens, Lower Beeding

Integration of air source heat pumps (ASHPs) into the refurbished heating and domestic hot water system to provide an efficient hybrid system to serve the Grade II listed Leonardslee House. The hybrid system approach would increase the system efficiency across the year and reduces costs compared to the fossil fuel only heating and hot water system.

Holiday Inn Hotels, London
WMP Police Station, Birmingham
Blue Orchid Hotels
Government Building, Cardiff
Office Fit Out with TR Projects, London Blackfriars
Cats Protection, Haywards Heath
Amazon Offices

BSE3D were recommended to us by the former head of project management at Mace to advise us in relation to a number of areas relating to the Great Northern Hotel’s mechanical & electrical systems. Over a period of almost two years, BSE3D have helped us enormously through a combination of their vast technical knowledge and their ability to diplomatically drive forward our agenda without fear of upsetting the incumbent teams.

Chairman & Founder, RAM

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Our Decarbonisation & Net Zero Consultants

Led by Harriet, Reece and Phil, our expert team of decarbonisation and net zero consultants brings experience, technical expertise and valued advice to every project.

Harriet Morphew

Electrical Engineer

Reece Onslow-Dewey

Mechanical Engineer

Philip Todd

Managing Director

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Our expert team of building services consultants are here to help. If you would like to learn more about the range of services we offer, please get in touch for an informal discussion about your needs and requirements.