• 1. Consider using BREEAM or Ska Environmental Assessments

    BREEAM (Buildings Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is a globally recognised scheme that aims to quantify and reduce the environmental burdens of buildings by rewarding designs that take positive steps to minimise their environmental impacts. Click here to find out more.

  • 2. Be Smart With Your Waste

    Initiating an effective waste policy and systems can improve your environmental credentials and ensure that you deal with your waste properly. Click here to find out more.

  • 3. Consider Enhanced Capital Allowances

    Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECAs) are a straightforward way for a organisation to improve its cash flow through accelerated tax relief. Click here to find out more.

  • 4. Use Sustainable Materials

    The responsible sourcing of materials ensures that you have taken into account the environmental impact of the products that you are going to use in your fit-out. Click here to find out more.

  • 5. Maximise Office Comfort

    Improving your building’s physical environment will have a number of benefits. Research has shown that people operate better in buildings that use increased levels of natural lighting and ventilation. Click here to find out more.

  • 6. Involve Employees & Other Stakeholders

    A Carbon Trust survey has found ‘67% of employees want to help their company reduce carbon emissions but do not know how’. Click here to find out more.

  • 7. Understand Government & Corporate Legislation

    At the planning stage you must consider legislation. These include Building Regulations, and The EU’s Directive on Energy Performance in Buildings. Click here to find out more.

  • 8. Implement Energy Efficiency Measures

    Have you considered sub-metering of electricity and water, even zonal controls for your heating, ventilation and lighting? Click here to find out more.

  • 9. Best Practice Planning

    Designing and building - using sustainable materials, making environmentally conscious choices and employing energy saving technologies is now a requirement of effective sustainable design. Click here to find out more.

  • 10. Choose the Right Contractor

    Excellent environmental credentials are vital when undertaking a sustainable design project, so think carefully about selecting the right contractor to assist you in this. Click here to find out more.

 

 

If you would like to discuss 360’s Sustainable Design services contact our Environmental Manager - Emma Louise O’Neill on gwatson@360ds.co.uk or Tel: 020 7647 5200.