• Can provide full design services, as set out by the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland, from inception to completion of construction.
  
• Can also provide partial services as far as Planning submission, or initial feasibility studies.
  
• Works in both the new-build and refurbishment sectors for both commercial and domestic buildings.
  
• Can design to ‘Passive House Standard’ including achieving certification.
  

Using our Building Life Consultancy we can also carry out the following consultancies:

1. Carry out daylight, shadow or ‘rights of light’ studies using BR 209: “Site layout Planning for Daylight and Sunlight: A Guide to Good Practice” as required in many Planning Applications & Appeals.
2. Act as environmental consultants alongside the client’s own architects.
3. Provide detailed thermal bridge assessments and assist architects reach a Y-factor of 0.08, even 0.01 W/m²K as required by Passive House Standard.
4. Estimate carbon/environmental impact of a building or construction system.
5. Through use of ‘WUFI simulation’ software, advise on the vapour and moisture characteristics of an existing or designed buildup of the external envelope of a building. This kind of study can prevent a buildup of condensation, mould or structural decay.
6. As part of the NBT consult team Building Life Consultancy can access international knowledge and the latest research in the UK.
7. Carry out U-value calculations.
8. Advise on the health impacts of materials.
9. Advise design teams on good airtightness and ventilation strategies.