PERE ESG & Impact Forum will explore how real estate investors are going beyond commitments to deliver real world sustainability outcomes through real estate. Join the Forum to discover strategies that protect and create value through ESG at an asset and portfolio level with industry leading experts. Discussions will enable those in the early stages of ESG adoption to deliver value and drive results in… Read more⇒

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⇒

Elementa Consulting, a member of Integral Group, and Willmott Dixon launch a new study investigating the embodied and operational carbon impact of roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. Rooftop solar PV is required if we are to successfully decarbonise the grid, playing a significant part in the government’s journey to meet the UK’s climate targets. Combining expertise from Integral Group Global Lead of Sustainable Innovation, Louise… Read more⇒

Research shows that embodied carbon in heating and hot-water systems accounts for up to 25% of a dwelling’s total embodied carbon. Building on the work of TM65, published in January 2021, the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and Elementa Consulting present their most recent research study, Technical Memorandum 65.1: Embodied carbon in building services: residential heating. The guide will enable building services engineers… 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 are moving our London office space on the 4th March 2021 to the prestigious White Chapel Building in Aldgate. This move is part of our phased relocation to 150 Holborn, which will become our home in 2022, bringing together recognised brands within the Dar Group under one roof for the first time. Regional Director Brian Goldsmith commented “After what has been a challenging year for everyone, we are excited… Read more⇒