Sustainable by Design
We Are
Element Sustainability comprises qualified and talented environmental consultants with many years of collective experience. A dedicated team with a professional and personal concern for the environment we are committed to delivering a personable, professional service backed by in-depth technical knowledge throughout the development cycle – from planning, design, construction and beyond.
We Aim
At Element Sustainability, we seek to limit the impact of our collective actions upon the environment. We promote sustainable development practices, both throughout your project and in our own operations. Our fundamental aim is to ensure that we all benefit from an enhanced built environment and secure a sustainable future for everyone.
We Do
We meet these objectives by providing a broad range of technical services that enable us to measure sustainability performance, and by giving helpful, straightforward advice and guidance. Our job is to decipher technical issues on your behalf and to determine financially viable and technically feasible solutions to meet your sustainability and compliance targets.
We Work
We work hard to maintain our qualifications and accreditations and to keep up to date with industry developments so that we always provide accurate and relevant advice. Through everything we do, we aspire to improve understanding of sustainability issues within the construction industry in a helpful and proactive way.
News and Debate
Element Snowman
The BREEAM Team have been enjoying the snow in a bit of seasonal team building. This led to the construction of the office snowman!
The Future Homes and Buildings Standards
The Government are now working on the consultation responses and Home Energy Model following the public consultation on changes to Part 6 (Scottish Building Standards), Part L and Part F of the Building Regulations for dwellings and non-domestic buildings that concluded in March 2024. Timescales It is currently expected there will be an announcement in Spring 2025, this is expected to include the consultation responses and a free MHCLG tool to help understand the intricacies and new inputs of the Home Energy Model. In addition to this, Elmhurst are also confirmed to be working on their Home Energy Model application, but as of this moment do not have a fixed timeline for its release. It is our understanding that the
Merry Christmas!
The team at Element Sustainability wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 2024 has been a fantastic year and we would like to thank all our clients for their continued support. We look forward to working together in 2025. Our office will be closed from Friday 20th December 2024 and will be reopening on Thursday 2nd January 2025.
BREEAMING BRILLIANT!
We are delighted to announce that Chris Pimm and Esme Bridge have passed their BREEAM UK New Construction Assessor exams and are now fully licenced BREEAM Assessors! Passing the complex BREEAM course at BRE HQ in Watford with flying colours, their success serves to strengthen our dedicated BREEAM team and ensures our clients benefit from in-depth technical knowledge.
Achieving Excellence for SKY UK
Element Sustainability were delighted to work with the project team on SKY UKs latest refurbishment project in Leeds. We supported the team from the early design stages through to post construction to achieve a brilliant BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating. The development is located in central Leeds and comprises a refurbishment of existing office space providing new collaborative workspace with catering facilities. The assessment achieved a score of 76.00%, which represents a robust ‘Excellent’ rating score, and demonstrates the commitment to sustainability measures which were at the forefront of the building design. Key sustainable design features of the scheme include: A huge thank you to all the team, it has been a pleasure working on this project!
EPC Reform
The government has just released its public consultation on the reforms to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). The consultation focuses on changes to EPCs in England and Wales with the aim being to make EPCs more useful and accessible, helping property owners understand energy performance and identify ways to reduce their energy costs and carbon emissions. The aim is also to future-proof EPCs, ensuring they support the UK’s energy and environmental goals The consultation invites feedback on revisions to the Energy Performance of Buildings framework for England and Wales. It covers potential updates to Domestic and Non-Domestic EPCs, as well as related documents like Display Energy Certificates (DECs) for public buildings and Air Conditioning Inspection Reports (ACIRs). A key focus of
When to Contact Us
Early involvement in the development cycle allows us to advance your sustainability strategy and determine viable, deliverable solutions. Integrating sustainability criteria at the initial design stage is crucial in order to reduce costs, minimise the impact on the natural environment and realise your scheme’s potential.
The sooner you contact us the better! GET IN TOUCH TODAY
About Us
Established in 2011, Element Sustainability has enjoyed strong growth and has built a broad client list based on positive referrals. We have supported thousands of successful developments across the UK in achieving their sustainability and compliance targets.
Our core team is made up of experienced sustainability specialists including a number of licensed BREEAM Consultants, accredited energy assessors and site technicians.
Find out more about us on our Meet the Team page.
In addition to our core competencies, Element benefits from a number of strategic partnerships with skilled associates, enabling us to provide a reliable, turnkey sustainability package. For full details of our services, please visit our Consultancy pages.