SERVICES OFFERED
Energy Design Advice
Practically every design decision affects the energy consumption of a building - from
shape, orientation and insulation at one end to the design of the heating system and the
artificial lighting at the other. Often the design team needs expert guidance to help them
achieve an energy efficient design. I now have considerable experience in this area; using
computer-aided design tools and option appraisal techniques to help Architects and
Engineers evaluate the issues involved in the Energy Efficient Design of Buildings.
Clients: The Welsh Health Common Services Authority; Bristol City
Council; Feilden Clegg Architects, Bath; Allen Tod Architects, Leeds; Jamieson Associates,
Hereford; Anthony Priddle Ltd, Stroud; Pentref Development Co Ltd, Cardiff; Wessex
Regional Health Authority; Royal Horticultural Society/Ferguson Mann Architects.; N I
Housing Executive; Architype, London / Hereford; Knightstone HA, Paddington Churches HA, Greenoak HA, MSA Architects Nottingham, Hastoe HA, Jon Broome Architects.
Energy Surveys
In existing buildings there are often major energy savings to be made by improving
building and plant performance. An energy survey is a good starting point to identify the
savings and construct a programme of work to reduce energy consumption. I have carried out
many Energy Surveys in Residential, Commercial, School, Hospital and College buildings.
Full M & E Design and Contract Supervision
Design Advice Programmes or Energy Surveys can be extended to include a full Mechanical
and Electrical design service. I carry out this sort of work with Integrated Design
Partnership, Consulting Engineers of Bristol, together we have wide experience and
expertise in Building Services Design in Domestic, Commercial, Industrial, Hospital and
School Buildings.
Energy and Building Services Management
Energy efficient design needs to take into account the way the building will be managed. I
have had experience of energy and building services management in my role as part-time
Energy and Building Services Manager at Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher
Education (now Universtiy or Gloucestershire). The College is spread over four main campuses and has a £½ million a year
fuel bill. My job at the College involved: strategic planning of building services,
controlling new designs, monitoring and targeting, carrying out energy conservation
projects, instigating new good-housekeeping procedures and propaganda campaigns. I also
have had an Energy Management role as a consultant to Cheltenham Borough Council.
Environmental Investigations
Condensation problems, Overheating, Environmental Quality, Noise Control and Acoustic
Conditions have all been the subject of survey work and analysis in a series of
fascinating commissions.
Clients: Pirelli Tyres, Burton on Trent; Cheltenham Ladies College;
Oxford Regional Health Authority; Cheltenham Boys College; AMOCO (UK) Exploration Co; St
Anthony's College, Oxford; R A Beswick Associates, Stoud High School, Copelands School.
Energy Training
Effective Energy Management often requires new skills and attitudes. I have developed
several training packages specifically targeted for different groups. With the Institute
of Advanced Architectural Studies at York University, I have run courses for Regional
Health Authority Works' staff, County Councils and other Local Authorities. I have
developed a comprehensive "Training for Energy Efficiency" programme aimed at
improving energy management in Gloucestershire County Council's schools. I have
run training programmes for BRE and the EST. In addition I have a suite of training programmes on Low Carbon Housing design and refurbishment. I also train OCDEA assessors for the
National Home Energy Rating Scheme.
Technical Writing
During my time as Technical Editor of "Energy in Building" (it used to be a
good mag!), and during my time as a consultant at ETSU, I developed writing skills that I
draw upon constantly. If you have communication problems or need help in preparing
documentation, I may be able to help.