We are thrilled to announce that Andrew Kemp has been recognised as a Certified Passivhaus Designer!
Andrew leads sustainable design at the practice and is qualified to advise on Passivhaus design and assess detailed energy models on the way to Near Zero Carbon.
The PassivHaus standard furnishes designers with a comprehensive understanding in how to minimize energy use while optimising natural, ‘passive’ resources. On top of the benefits to the environments and carbon footprint of the building, the standard prioritises high levels of user comfort, health, and wellbeing, and delivers buildings that are cheaper to run.
The standard isn’t just for houses either, Passivhaus is growing in popularity in the UK with an increasing list of building types using the methodology, including workspaces, schools, and other public buildings. Existing buildings can also be retrofitted using the principles of the Passivhaus method.
We are excited that the team can take this next step in addressing the impact the built environment has on the climate, supporting our wider environmental objectives at FMA. We continue to upskill our staff in principles of retrofit, PassivHaus and emerging low-carbon technologies, enabling us to make progress towards a positive, sustainable future.
Come and talk to us if you would like to know more….
