London Development

As a hub of innovation and sustainability, London offers unique opportunities for developers to create sustainable, environmentally conscious developments that enhance the city’s urban landscape.

We specialise in providing tailored sustainability services for developments in London, helping architects and developers achieve their sustainability goals and contribute to a greener, more resilient city.

Our team has extensive knowledge of London’s regulatory environment, urban planning initiatives, and sustainability goals, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for developments in the city.

We leverage innovative technologies and best practices to deliver cutting-edge sustainability solutions that meet the unique needs and challenges of London developments.

We collaborate closely with developers, architects, and stakeholders throughout the development process, fostering partnerships and ensuring that sustainability goals are integrated seamlessly into project planning and execution.

At Futura Bright, sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to helping London developers create projects that not only enhance the city’s built environment but also contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.

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Air quality assessments are a planning requirement for major developments and any projects that could impact air quality, either directly or indirectly. They are also necessary for developments installing biomass boilers, combined heat, and power (CHP) systems, or requiring substantial earthworks or demolition.

A detailed air quality assessment examines air quality during both construction and occupation, evaluating the development’s impact on the local area during construction and considering air quality for building occupants upon completion.

Our air quality consultants monitor existing air quality, forecast short- and long-term air quality, and recommend appropriate measures to minimize impact by:
  • Assessing the local area impact during construction.
  • Meeting local planning policy standards.
  • Managing air quality for occupants upon completion.
  • Developing coordinated solutions with other disciplines.

A circular economy (CE) is achieved by keeping materials in use for as long as possible, before reusing or recycling them. The goal is to create minimal waste, instead retaining the value of resources. In construction, this is achievable in how buildings are designed, built, operated, maintained, and replaced.

A statement is required for all major developments across London (and increasingly LPA’s outside of London). It must be submitted with a planning application, as part of policy SI7 of the London Plan. The statement’s principles must then be adopted throughout the design and construction process.

A circular economy assessment helps developers to embed sustainable practice to deliver long-term benefits from building materials and their usage.

We’ll help you to:

  • Develop sustainable designs
  • Maximise resource efficiency
  • Deliver flexible buildings
  • Minimise waste
Assessments of daylight and sunlight explore how a proposed development will influence the accessibility of sunlight to neighbouring properties and regulate natural light levels within the new building. These assessments play a crucial role in mitigating planning risks, shaping viable designs, and ensuring the creation of high-quality, energy-efficient spaces.

Whether its maximising internal daylight provision, quantifying and minimising this impact on other surrounding buildings and dwellings, or measuring the impact of proposals to surrounding public space, Futura Bright can assist you in developing compliant and considerate designs that minimise all impacts. Utilising advanced 3D modelling techniques, across multiple platforms, our building performance specialists provide a comprehensive view of a development’s impact.

Our dedicated team ensures that reports supporting planning applications not only demonstrate compliance but also embody considerate designs, aligning with BRE 209 good practice guidance.

We are here to help you:
  • Manage natural light levels within a development
  • Understand the impact on neighbouring properties
  • Provide coordinated solutions with other disciplines

Conducting overheating analysis using Dynamic Thermal Modelling (DTM) is a crucial step prior to planning. Whilst this has been a consideration within London for major developments for many years, the impact of the implementation of this policy is now nationwide.

Whilst a simplified approach is possible, this may not always suit bespoke designs which incorporate large quantities of glazing, and can in some cases be restrictive to the overall design process. Dynamic modelling provides a precise evaluation of overheating risk, generating customised results and recommendations for compliance.

Referencing CIBSE TM59 methodology, Building Regulations Part O incorporates other considerations which need to be balanced within the buildings overall design including security, safety, and any mechanical ventilation system.

The DTM process reviews building materials, thermal mass, local shading, local weather data, building occupancy, and employs approaches to limit solar gains and eliminate excess heat.

Our experienced overheating modellers assist developers in completing comprehensive assessments, offering specialised guidance to comply with new Building Regulations and London Plan policy.

We’ll support you to:

  • Assess and mitigate overheating risk
  • Understand associated costs
  • Develop coordinated solutions
  • Deliver comfortable, energy-efficient spaces

Achieving carbon-efficient developments requires a comprehensive understanding of a buildings’ actual operational energy performance.

While Part L calculations and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) offer insights into a building’s anticipated performance, there is a recognised ‘performance gap’ between design intent and real-world usage.

CIBSE TM54, titled ‘Evaluating Operational Energy Use at the Design Stage,’ aims to address this gap by employing dynamic simulation modelling. This approach considers the complexities and variations in energy use over time, the interactions between different elements of a building, as well as the additional energy used by unregulated systems which is becoming an increasing contributor to overall energy use and emissions.

At Futura Bright, we utilise dynamic simulation modelling to assess operational energy consumption and energy performance, providing valuable insights for carbon reduction. 

We are here to assist you in:

  • Bridging the ‘performance gap’
  • Fulfilling planning policy or end-client requirements
  • Informing and refining energy consumption targets
  • Understanding the actual operational energy performance
  • Gaining an accurate representation of an existing buildings and assisting you in building a decarbonisation plan to help manage your assets into the future.
Amid the UK's efforts to curtail carbon emissions, the significance of whole lifecycle carbon impact is growing. A whole lifecycle assessment comprehensively evaluates the emissions generated during a building's construction, use, and end-of-life phases.

Our whole lifecycle assessment service assists developers in gaining deeper insights into emissions. We offer guidance on measures that are attainable, carbon-efficient, and cost-effective in minimising overall life emissions.

We provide specialised guidance on calculating and reducing carbon emissions, ensuring to:
  • Assess and mitigate embodied carbon emissions
  • Benchmarking against relevant policy indicators
  • Incorporate efficient and cost-effective measures to reduce emissions
  • Fulfil planning policy or employer requirements
  • Demonstrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) credentials