SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
As Building Services Engineers committed to the conservation of fuel and power, Johns Slater and Haward are keen promoters of sustainable construction and can offer advice and expertise in the following energy saving technologies:- Low Energy Lighting
- Heat Recovery Ventilation
- CHP (combined heat and power)
- Solar power via Photovoltaics
- Rainwater Collection and Harvesting/Grey-water Re-cycling
- Wind power via turbines
- Waste-to-Heat (WtoH) generation using biomass techniques
- Ground Source Heat Pumps
In addition to conventional steady state computer analysis the Practice is also able to undertake dynamic modelling and simulation via computer-based TAS software.
The Practice is also keen to promote waste minimisation and recycling where possible particularly with respect to water usage.
Via Construction Experts John Slater and Haward maintain the very latest publications and guidance relating to all construction issues.
The philosophy of the Practice is to encourage a high standard of design which commences with the necessary level of input at an early stage in the design process and develops through an interactive and iterative process as the design progresses.
However to maximise the potential, it is imperative that the Client Team plays its part in the process providing the necessary input relating to use and function whilst being guided by the Design Team. This may be typically achieved via workshops and project team meetings.
Sustainable solutions often have operational or management implications and it therefore is considered essential that the client and end user are involved in the decision making process.
Johns Slater and Haward are Accredited Consultants to the Government’s Carbon Trust Programme and are able to offer a range of funded and part-funded energy-related products and services through its sister company JSH Energy Solutions Ltd.