Building consultants
Construction is a complicated process, so it is essential to get good advice from the very start. Consultants can advise on issues like restoration and conservation of old or listed buildings, planning requirements and how to minimise the ecological impact of building.
The following organisations are able to provide consultancy work around sustainable building in the S Wales area.
The information is structured in the following way:
- Organisation
- Address
- Telephone number
- Fax
- Personal contact
- Website
- Description of services / sustainable development credentials * written by the individual companies
Alwyn Jones Penseiri Architects
The Bank
5 Cardiff Road
Taffs Well
Cardiff
CF15 7RA
029 20810080
post@alwynjones.com
This specialist practice was established by Alwyn Jones in l992 with the aim of working exclusively in the creative re-use of existing, often historic, buildings and the design of new buildings in sensitive locations. Our work with historic buildings makes use of natural resources and techniques that minimise our effect on the environment and that create sensitive and healthy buildings. We are fully qualified in the design of low-energy buildings and good environmental design.
Buildings for Tomorrow Ltd
Adeiladau ar gyfer Yfory
30, Northumberland St
Canton
Cardiff
CF5 1NA
07879 227741
buildingsfortomorrow@ntlworld.com
Sue Waring
Ecohomes is an environmental assessment method for housing which gives a rating for new build and refurbishment projects by considering such issues as energy, public transport links, materials used, ecological factors, daylighting and construction site impacts. The aim is to build environmentally sensitive housing that is healthy and desirable. In Wales all new housing that receives funding from the Wales Assembly Government must receive an Ecohomes "Excellent' rating, and some private developers are choosing this system to build houses of a better environmental standard than specified by Building Regulations. Buildings for Tomorrow can carry out Ecohomes Assessments as well as giving advice on ways to achieve the rating desired. We can also provide renewable energy feasibility studies, looking at the possible ways to integrate photovoltaics, solar water heating, heat pumps, biomass heating, wind power etc into a development.
David Clements Ecology Ltd
Carlton House
5 Herbert Terrace
Penarth
CF64 2AH
029 20350120
clements-d@dce.org.uk
029 20350120
David Clements
www.dce.org.uk
Ecological, Environmental Assessment and protected species consultancy services; survey and assessment, mitigation measures; planning and development issues affecting wildlife; habitats and species; conservation and management; research and strategic studies.
Plan-It Design
17 Tyn y Cae Grove
Rhiwbina
Cardiff
CF14 6DB
02920 627 667
Laurencepc@yahoo.co.uk
Laurence Clarke
We provide energy efficient design and building advice for home owners undertaking refurbishment, extension or new build. Liaison with Building Control to ensure all work meets current building regulations. Advice on designing for energy efficiency, including utilising passive solar energy, specifying energy efficient heating systems and increasing levels of insulation.
Rounded Developments Enterprises Ltd
Unit 93 Portmanmoor Road Industrial Estate
Splott
Cardiff
CF24 5HB
029 20403399
info@rounded-developments.org.uk
Peter Draper
www.rounded-developments.org.uk
Rounded Developments Enterprises provides a 'sustainability service' to community groups and individuals. RDE will visit your premises and provide you with a report that indicates where you can apply sustainable development principles into your project. This will include advice of available materials and techniques that could be applied to your building.
T Graham Davies Planning Consultant
Llys Penydarren
Penydarren Park
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 8YW
01685 722511
Advice on building conservation