Net Zero Carbon Assessments

The performance of a building is a matter of balance between the energy use of building systems or services and the losses and gains occurring through the building envelope. A comprehensive and integrated approach to the façade engineering and building services is essential for low energy sustainable buildings to create suitable habitable conditions.

A net zero building is simply a building that has no net carbon emissions during its construction and operation. To achieve this goal, a hierarchical approach is used, which involves reducing the energy demand, increasing energy efficiency, and offsetting any remaining carbon emissions through renewable energy or carbon credits.

The UK has set a net zero carbon emissions target by 2050. In addition to the national net zero target, the UK has set interim targets which include a 68% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 and 78% by 2035 under the Paris Agreement.

Wintech’s performance analysis enables a thorough comprehension of the potential performance levels of a building’s envelope and systems. This analysis can be employed to evaluate the Net Zero potential of a proposed design without compromising its architectural vision.

Now, more than ever, it is crucial to transition to net-zero. What sets us apart is our capacity to make complicated problems easy to understand and to provide simple and practical actions to implement.

Find out how we can support your company’s Net Zero ambitions by starting the conversation here.

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