Passive Concepts

OPERON have considerable experience in low energy passive design, and are currently working on many innovative and energy conscious designs.

We have built up a reputation for designing ‘Green’ buildings and achieving low CO2 levels by using our expertise in integrating the environmental systems with the building form.

Via CPD we maintain up to date awareness of environmental codes including BSRIA, BREEAM and CIBSE best practice.Our approach is where possible to ‘design out’ reliance on active Mechanical and Electrical Services, and to maximise the use of the passive elements of the building i.e.:-

•      Orientation
•      Exposed internal mass of structure
•      Thermal inertia
•      Structural overhangs
•      Surface colour
  •      Insulation
•      Shading and brise soliel
•      Natural ventilation
•      Natural daylighting