Elementa Consulting have initiated a process to influence energy policy in London. See our report ‘Getting to Zero’ which outlines policy recommendations for a zero emission London, summarising ideas generated from our cross sector policy workshop that we held in May. Four key priorities were revealed: – Data disclosure – Better performance metrics – Decarbonising…
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Elementa involved in future vision for London’s Greenest Public Building powered by the Thames tide
Jun 30, 2017
Elementa are delighted to be involved in plans for London’s “greenest public building”, a new concept school that would be powered using the tidal movements of the River Thames. Curl la Tourelle Head Architecture have drawn up the conceptual plans for the Thames Tidal Powered School involving a building that juts out over London’s principle…
In April 2017 the British Council for Offices (BCO) commissioned Elementa Consulting, Perkins+Will and Sentinel to undertake a major research study “Wellness Matters: Health and Wellbeing in offices and what to do about it”. BCO’s year-long project will provide guidance on how to enable Health and Wellbeing across an office building’s lifecycle. The study will…
We are delighted to announce that three members of our team have been accepted as members of CIBSE and achieved Chartered status. Our newly Chartered Engineers include Senior Mechanical Engineer Ted Connell and Project Engineers Shaun Das and Roy Kidd. We congratulate all three who have been honoured with this prestigious accolade and join CIBSE…
Many of our initial zero net energy buildings revolved around a few key design goals: eliminate the compressor and keep it all electric. At the time, this resulted in pushing the limits of cooling tower systems, making cold water at night, using warmer temperature water (55F to 60F) through chilled beams, radiant slabs, or displacement systems.…
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Integral Thought-Leadership Series: Health and Wellness in the Built Environment
Jun 14, 2017
Join us at the Integral Thought-Leadership Series: Health and Wellness in the Built Environment on June 21st, 2017! The event will be held from 5-7pm at Integral Group’s Calgary office, on the 2nd Floor at 1214 9th Ave, SE. This is the first in Integral’s thought- leadership series, and will bring together many different perspectives…
Vancouver, BC: Burnaby’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy (ESS) was awarded an Excellence in Policy Planning Award in the City and Urban Areas Category by the Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC). The PIBC is a professional association of planners in BC which recognizes excellence and sets a national standard for planning schemes. The plan outlined a green…
District energy systems are becoming increasingly common, particularly in North America. Traditionally, district energy systems have provided heating options only, but increasing global temperatures have given rise to the demand for campus-scale systems that can provide heating as well as cooling options. Integral Group is leading the industry with innovative solutions and approaches with the…
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CBRE Vancouver Office Receives Canada’s First Multi-Floor Tenant WELL Building Certification
Jun 09, 2017
Vancouver, BC: Congratulations to the CBRE for being awarded WELL Certification for New and Existing Interiors at the Gold Level by the International WELL Building Institute for their CBRE Vancouver Office. The WELL Building Certification recognizes exceptionally healthy and sustainable developments, promoting only the elite of the elite. Integral Group provided mechanical, electrical and LEED compliance energy…
At Integral Group, we make every effort to guide our clients towards their greatest potential in sustainable design. Throughout California, there is major buzz around Zero Net Energy (ZNE) buildings. The Vision of Zero Net Energy For some, ZNE is about saving energy, avoiding carbon emissions, and balancing the energy used on a site with…
(Vancouver, BC): Integral Group Light Studio designers – Associate Principal Gary Rhode and Associate Ellie Niakan – were recently honored with multiple awards from both the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and the provincial British Columbia chapter (IESBC). The 2017 IES Illumination Awards recognizes outstanding lighting engineers and designers for their local and international projects. Rhode…
Elementa will be speaking at the Sustainable Estates Forum 2017 taking place on the 28th and 29th June at Heythrop Park Resort, Oxfordshire. The forum is a must attend event for designers, estate teams and suppliers across higher education, healthcare, leisure, retail, commercial and residential sectors. A sustainable built environment is an ambition that unites…