Sustainability
Project Services
At Urban Change we recognise the complexity and challenges of delivering high performing buildings with a wide range of client and regulatory requirements. We understand sustainability and the importance of integrated design.
Define
We will engage, inform and capture your project's sustainability requirements
Our Services:
- Site Appraisal
- Feasibility Studies
- Benchmarking
RIBA Stage(s): 0 & 1
Objectives:
- Understand client requirements.
- Establish sustainability aspirations.
- Target rating (certification).
- Integrated design process.
Design
We can use our insight and engineering skills to optimise your project.
Our Services:
- Stakeholder engagement
- Sustainability strategies
- Roadmap for certification
- Progress tracking
- Management of certification process
RIBA Stage(s): 2, 3 & 4
Objectives:
- Design rating & certification.
- Planning approval.
- Design that realises the project brief.
Deliver
We can provide oversight to protect the integrity of the sustainability strategy.
Our Services:
- Sustainability Guardian
- Contractor Support
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Management of Certification Process
RIBA Stage(s): 4 & 5
Objectives:
- Construction rating & certification.
Deploy
We can support you in achieving and maintaining sustainability in operation.
Our Services:
- Stakeholder Engagement (Handover)
- Sustainable Operating Strategies
- Post-occupancy Evaluation
- Management of Certification Process
RIBA Stages(s): 6 & 7
Objectives:
- Successful handover to end user(s).
- In-use certification.
(re)Develop
We can advise on remedial work and enhancements as your asset matures.
Our Services:
- Sustainability Surveys
- Sustainability Improvement Strategies
- Management of Certification Process
RIBA Stage(s): 7
Objectives:
- Refurbishment & fit out certification.