Through our selected partner companies, we can offer BREEAM services for a range of applications including Education, commercial, refurbishments and bespoke schemes, ensuring that every project meets the highest environmental standards

• Pre-assessment for early design stages and planning applications
• Design and post-construction stages
• M&E Design for BREEAM compliance

At the core of sustainable building design lies the imperative to minimise energy consumption while ensuring a healthy and comfortable indoor environment. Our expert Building Physics team offers valuable insights across a variety of areas, including overheating risk assessments, ventilation analysis, energy modelling, façade optimisation, and daylight design. By leveraging our expertise, we help create spaces that are not only energy-efficient but also enhance occupant well-being and comfort.

Sustainability is at the heart of CBG Consultants' approach, as we strive to design buildings that not only meet the needs of today but also preserve natural resources, support human well-being and support the natural environment for future generations.

The benefits of sustainability include reduced environmental impact, lower operational costs, enhanced health and well-being for occupants, increased property value, regulatory compliance, and a positive contribution to combating climate change, protecting resources for future generations.

1. What makes a building sustainable?

• • A sustainable building incorporates energy-efficient systems, renewable energy sources, sustainable materials, and design strategies that reduce environmental impact, improve occupant health, and lower long-term operating costs.

2. How can sustainability reduce operational costs?

• • Sustainable buildings use energy-efficient technologies, such as LED lighting, high-performance insulation, and low-water systems, which lower utility bills and reduce maintenance costs over time.

3. What are the environmental benefits of sustainable buildings?

• • Sustainable buildings reduce carbon emissions, conserve natural resources, minimise waste, and enhance biodiversity by using eco-friendly materials, optimising energy use, and reducing pollution.

4. What certifications can a sustainable building achieve?

• • Sustainable buildings can earn certifications like LEED, BREEAM, Passivhaus, or WELL, which recognise high standards in energy efficiency, environmental impact, and occupant health and comfort.