Consultation
Samples of the type of issues which are covered in consultations regarding existing or new building as follows:
Existing Building Audits:
- Energy use and conservation
- How to reduce heating and energy bills.
- How to improve energy rating and increase the value of your home or office.
- Passive solar energy.
- thermal images of structures to identify problems
Maintenance:
- Condition Report on building.
- Schedule of repairs, enhancing the value of a building.
- Conservation advice on older structures and elements.
Interior Design:
- Storage Solutions.
- Layouts to maximise space.
- Creating sense of space and colour.
- Maintenance and appropriate finishes.
- Effective Lighting.
New Building:
- Assistance in drawing up brief for new works
- Needs of client, users of building.
- Budget considerations.
- Sustainability and energy issues
- Features of the site to be maximised.
- Limitations of the site to be considered.
- Planning considerations and policies.
- User comfort.
- Aesthetics of building and desired finishes.
Extending:
- Needs assessment and projections.
- Budget.
- Planning considerations.
- Creating light and space.
- Maximise sunshine and view.
- New uses / conversions of old buildings.
Gardens, Open Space & Landscaping:
- Extend Inside out.
- Create suntraps and shelter.
- Make an outdoor room.
- Provision of carparking.
- Site Lighting + Services.
