Associate Engineer, Graham Day, draws upon his experience to demonstrate the key requirements of sustainable design. This presentation provides guidance on how to design schools sustainably, focussing on low carbon design. Graham will look at both net-zero targets, whole-life carbon analysis and discuss how these apply to school design, with comparison to current UK design standards and LETI guidelines. He will also explore potential refurbishment… Read more⇒

Integral Group is proud to be listed in this year's Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s 2020 Top 500 Design Firms, moving to #183 up from #220 in 2019. Integral Group also ranked #36 on ENR’s Top 50 Designers in International Markets sublist, up from #42 in 2019. The annual Top 500 Design Firms list features peers and partners encompassing all design firms including architects, engineers, engineer-contractors, environmental… Read more⇒

Occupant health and wellbeing are now at the center of all built environment projects. Light is the primary regulator of our body’s circadian system. Our exposure to light, or lack thereof, can affect our sleep, mood, appetite, and productivity. Recent research linking lighting and human health have put a renewed focus on the importance of lighting in our buildings. It is essential for all project… Read more⇒

What does wellness in the workplace look like in a COVID-19 reality? The British Council for Offices sets the global benchmark for Class A Office Space. In 2018 it launched "Wellness Matters" - an outcomes-based roadmap to support health and wellbeing in the workplace. It's three lead authors - Ed Garrod, James Pack, and Will Poole-Wilson came together to revisit its guidance, providing unique insights… Read more⇒

The engineering sector is one of the most significant industries in the world, affecting economies, environment and human health. As new research and innovation cause changes in architectural and environmental design, sustainable energy strategies, and occupant behaviour, keeping abreast of the most up to date trends and information can be challenging. Elementa have curated a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme to deliver a range of… Read more⇒

In celebration of Earth Day, Integral Group Chief Sustainability Officer Megan White will break down Integral’s mission driven approach towards environmental design and corporate operations. This presentation will include a review of Integral’s annual environmental reporting (CSER) and details into the World Green Building Council’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment. Additionally, Megan will highlight ways in which Earth is positively responding during the COVID-19 pandemic… Read more⇒

Improving the environmental impact of the built environment has become a priority in the fight against the climate crisis. Greenhouse gas emissions responsible for global warming – or carbon emissions – must be reduced dramatically and rapidly. The industry has long focused on operational carbon but has ignored embodied carbon emissions related to the rest of the life cycle stages of buildings – especially in… Read more⇒

The term Net Zero is gaining traction globally – but what does it mean to be truly Net Zero? Born from challenges of different local standards and approaches to this question, Elementa Consulting initiated the London Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI) in 2017 to change London’s Energy Policy, a system that was failing to keep up with a rapidly decarbonizing electricity grid. Through determination and collaboration, LETI’s 3-year… Read more⇒

District energy systems are gaining momentum across the globe. As traditional “heating-only” systems no longer meet current needs, Integral Group has developed innovative, “next generation” district energy solutions that offer stellar environmental performance. These systems provide both heating and cooling, flexibility to accommodate “low-carbon” and “low-exergy” sources, and cutting-edge energy conversion technologies. Using our local and global case studies, this presentation will introduce the “next… Read more⇒

The heart of our firm's impact and excellence is tied to the diversity of our staff.  Fostering inclusion echoes to our commitment to our staff to be a safe workplace where they can show up as their authentic selves and thrive.  We continue to attract and retain the best, brightest, and most passionate people motivated by a mutual sense of purpose, and we believe that… Read more⇒