Elementa are exhibiting at ISBA (Independent Schools'​ Bursars Association) conference alongside ArchitecturePLB. Drop by stand 125 or book a 30-minute in-depth consultation with one of our specialist design team for free advice and support on managing and maximising your estate. Simon Ebbatson looks forward to welcoming you to our stand at The ICC Birmingham. Click here to book your appointment Read more⇒

An often misconception Andrew has heard throughout his career was the fact that digital engineers cannot receive membership from CIBSE. Upon joining The Society of Digital Engineering’s steering group and realising this was not the case, Andrew has set out to remove this falsehood and has become one of only a handful of digital engineers to receive a fellowship from CIBSE. Andrew is proof that… Read more⇒

Retrofit Revolution – delivering energy efficiency in Science Parks Sustainability and Lab design specialists Clara and Rui will discuss key considerations and drivers for low energy retrofit. The will showcase relevant metrics in understanding net zero and how to approach design of research and science facilities in our line with our climate targets. Clara Baganel George Associate, Decarbonisation Specialist [email protected] - +44(0)7880 197 602 Clara is a chartered… Read more⇒

The Passivhaus Trust, Levitt Bernstein, Elementa Consulting and Etude collaborated to produce a Net Zero Toolkit for West Oxfordshire District Council, Cotswold District Council and Forest of Dean District Council. The Toolkit was funded through the Local Government Association (LGA) Housing Advisers Programme. Who is the Toolkit for? Pulling on latest guidance and best practice, the Net Zero Carbon Toolkit is a practical, easy to follow guide to help… Read more⇒

A new guide has been published which aims to address the crucial issue of upgrading existing homes to meet net zero carbon targets. The Climate Emergency Retrofit Guide was launched by LETI on 21st October and follows the launch of its Climate Emergency Design Guide for new buildings last year. Our new Climate Emergency Retrofit Guide sets out what good retrofit looks like for existing… Read more⇒

Graham Day presented Elementa's work with Hackbridge Primary School to professionals within the built environment industry at a webinar run by New London Architecture (NLA). The webinar explored the role that design plays in providing an educational space that is adaptable to the needs of the user. To achieve Net Zero, Passivhaus building envelope insulation and airtightness requirements were both carefully considered, with triple glazed… Read more⇒

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women – while also marking a call to action for accelerating gender equality. The first International Women’s Day occurred in 1911, supported by over one million people. Today, Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality. IWD is… Read more⇒

Elementa Consulting, member of Integral Group, are pleased to announce the promotion of Brian Goldsmith to the role of Regional Director, Europe + United Kingdom. CEO William Overturf, in celebrating this leadership change, noted, “I am pleased to congratulate Brian Goldsmith on his promotion to Regional Director, Europe + United Kingdom. Brian has successfully led both the London and Oxford offices as Managing Principal and… Read more⇒

Elementa Consulting were commissioned by CIBSE in 2020 to develop a methodology for calculating the embodied carbon of MEP systems often left undiscussed in current embodied carbon discussions. This guidance, co-authored by Global Lead of Life Cycle Research Louise Hamot and Associate Clara Bagenal George will be published as CIBSE Technical Memorandum (TM) 65.   With whole life carbon assessment becoming mandatory across the industry,… Read more⇒

Elementa has been shortlisted for Consultancy of the year (51–300 employees) at CIBSE’s Building Performance Awards 2021. This will be the fifth consecutive year Elementa has been nominated for one of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers’ most prestigious awards.  The award recognises consultancies that are meeting and exceeding client expectations of building performance and are actively sharing knowledge and best practices. ‘’To be… Read more⇒