Build Sustainable Awards 2016

2016 Sustainable Building Awards Build 67 Company: Yonder Consulting Name: Rob Gill Position: Director Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.yonderconsulting.co.uk Address: ,Hornbeam House, Hornbeam Park, Hookstone Road, Harrogate, HG2 8QT Telephone: 01423 855971 onder Consulting believe a building should consume no more energy than it can potentially generate using building integrated renewables technology and, as such, aim towards this with a strong emphasis on the utilisation of Design Simulation Modelling. (DSM). Rob outlines the firm’s service offering and explains in more detail how it endeavours to support clients through every stage of the construction process. “Our clients are made up of Project Managers, Main Contractors, Developers & Architects who look to us for pioneering and inventive, cost saving solutions. Our knowledge and experience mean we can approach projects with both imagination and logic, helping us to design out systems rather than design in unnecessary complex and expensive kit. “On one of our most recent projects we were challenged with achieving the London plan for a building with limited roof space to mount renewable energy sources. We utilised dynamic simulation modelling to develop the passive design of the building and reduce the energy demand. This meant that the reduction in CO2 required from the renewable energy was smaller so the systems would fit on the available roof space.” Increased client knowledge on sustainability and the true definition of this is helping the firm to better support them, according to Rob. “Clients are becoming more aware of energy efficiency and the benefits of passive design as opposed to just achieving a ‘green badge’ by installation of renewable energy without first considering how to reduce energy demand. We are constantly working with our clients to develop the most effective passive solutions for their buildings.” Currently, Yonder Consulting is going through an exciting growth phase which will provide it with invigorating future prospects, as Rob explains. “We utilise dynamic simulation modelling to develop the passive design of a building and reduce the energy demand” Best Building Physics Consultancy 2016 – UK & Best Sustainable Manufacturing & Assembly Facility: Hitachi Rail - Newton Aycliffe Yonder Consulting are an experienced team of Building Physics Engineers providing innovative design solutions, resulting in buildings with an inherently low energy demand. Director Rob Gill talks us through the firm and its approach to ensuring clients receive the very best outcome to every project. Y AR160039