Human Factors Recognised in New Lighting Guide
Electrical Engineer Gabriela takes a look at the updated SLL Lighting Handbook and its renewed focus on wellbeing through lighting design. The SSL Lighting Handbook The new edition of the SLL Lighting Handbook was published at the end of last year, so I have been using it for several months now. The handbook complements the SLL Code […]
What’s New in SAP 10?
In July the Building Research Establishment (BRE) published a new SAP methodology called SAP 10. SAP calculations are used to demonstrate the energy performance of dwellings in the UK and produce EPCs. Following the Independent Review of Building Regulations earlier this year, a revision to Part L of the Building Regulations is expected in 2020. […]
Human Factors Recognised in New Lighting Guide
Electrical Engineer Gabriela takes a look at the updated SLL Lighting Handbook and its renewed focus on wellbeing through lighting design. The SSL Lighting Handbook The new edition of the SLL Lighting Handbook was published at the end of last year, so I have been using it for several months now. The handbook complements the SLL Code of […]
Energy Standards for Non-Domestic Property
The government are currently consulting on a range of issues related to building services. This month they have opened a new consultation on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for Non-Domestic Rented Property. Patrick Nicholls summarises the key points and their implications for landlords and design teams: The minimum EPC required to rent out a non-domestic […]
Future Proofing: Installing Electric Vehicle Chargepoints
Did you know that electric vehicles have been around since the early 1900s? After a century of improvements in battery technology, electric cars are finally hitting the mainstream. Policies encouraging their adoption are snowballing in the UK, thanks to the government’s world leading net zero target. Landlords and developers should be considering provision for electric […]
RED WoLF: Pilot Scheme to Reduce Housing Emissions
Crookes Walker are proud to be involved in the RED WoLF project, a pilot programme which aims to reduce housing emissions across North West Europe. The RED WoLF Project (Rethink Electricity Distribution Without Load Following) will increase renewable energy usage and reduce carbon emissions in homes with photovoltaic panels and no gas connection. Six pilots […]
Cost Savings with Income Offset Allowance
Any development needing a new water connection can now benefit from significant cost savings with the income offset allowance. What is the Income Offset Allowance? The income offset allowance is a payment made by water companies to developers for all new connections, in recognition of the continuous future income they will receive from the billing […]
New SmartScore Certification Launched
The new SmartScore certification has recently been launched by WiredScore, the internationally recognised scheme for rating building connectivity. What is SmartScore? SmartScore was created to define what a smart building is and provide a clear set of standards to measure “smartness”. Research showed there was little agreement or understanding within the industry of what matters in a smart […]
Hydrogen: The Future of Renewable Energy?
Everyone is talking about hydrogen. Although not yet widely used in the UK, it is set to become a major source of renewable energy over the next few years. The government have highlighted hydrogen and fuel cell technology as a key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon in their 10-point plan for a […]
What is District Heating?
As the UK transitions to net zero carbon over the next decades, district heat networks offer a cost effective way to provide low carbon heat and hot water to homes and businesses. As the UK transitions to net zero carbon over the next decades, district heat networks offer a cost effective way to provide low […]
