The Energy Design Centre Supporting clients and architects in designing the energy efficient buildings of the future, today.

Designing to meet a global challenge The world is facing a mammoth environmental challenge. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report we must reduce our CO2 emissions by between 50 and 85% before 2050 or risk catastrophic effects. One key way to reach this goal is to reduce the energy consumption of buildings, which account for 40% of energy use in the developed world. Heating and cooling are responsible for two thirds of this; due in large part to poorly insulated building envelopes, including roofs, walls, floors and foundations, as well as a lack of air tightness. Throughout...

Supporting forward-thinking design We believe that design freedom goes hand-in-hand with energy efficiency and sustainability. However, it is critical to your project’s success for appropriate measures to be considered and incorporated during the early design stages. At the Energy Design Centre, we are committed to supporting you in these early design stages. Whether your work involves refurbishing existing buildings, such as schools and social housing or creating new buildings, we can work with you to ensure you meet the highest energy efficiency standards, without sacrificing your other priorities....

CreateToday protect tomorrow Leading thinking The Energy Design Centre continually gathers and shares insights into all aspects of energy and building performance.

Our approach to energy efficiency The Trias Energetica concept We believe in designing buildings that focus first on The most sustainable energy is saved energy. reducing energy consumption; and, where energy is required, incorporating the most sustainable sources. In short, we are an advocate of the internationally adopted three step energy hierarchy approach or "Trias As standards, like Passivhaus, reach near zero energy this means having a clear energy design concept, well thought-out construction details and a focus on operational performance, not just theory. Reduce the demand (or energy...

Support tools We are continually working on new tools to support you in creating well-designed, efficient and sustainable buildings. These include: E – learning programs Energy calculation tools for the web and smartphones Factsheets and case studies An EDC Energy Handbook Access to an international network of experts Translation of legislation into practical advice Low-energy building showcases. Training courses Our high-quality training is created by UK and international experts and presents the latest theory and practice for designing truly energy efficient new buildings and refurbishments....

Building the foundations of sustainability Energy efficiency is a vital milestone in the drive towards a sustainable future. New buildings need to meet exceptionally high standards of energy efficiency and existing ones must be retrofitted to increase their energy performance. Today, these measures can pay for themselves, provide healthier and more comfortable places to live and work, and have a positive long term impact on the environment. Although sustainability is still used as a loose term, there are rigid and complex certification schemes and regulations in place to deliver energy efficient...

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