We are sustainability engineers.
Responding to the climate emergency.
Working hard to improve buildings.
Covid-19 coronavirus update:
We are working remotely and have full working capacity. The office is shut but calls will be forwarded and should be answered. We will not attend face to face meetings or site visits, but can dial in or host conference calls on Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams.
Services
We specialise in low energy building design, building simulation, construction quality and environmental assessment.
Projects
We develop sustainable solutions through all phases of design and construction. We work with clients, architects and contractors.
How we work
We listen. We calculate. We communicate clearly. We care about what we do and work hard to deliver your project.
Testimonials from our clients
"Swift response time - Much appreciated. I would not hesitate to recommend Etude to other organisations and clients/consultants."
Tim Rushforth
(London Borough of Camden - Contract)
"The service provided has been exceptional and invaluable to bring together a very difficult and fragmented design, the input has always been helpful and flexible, and where appropriate cost effective solutions to the numerous site problems have been developed with [Etude's] input."
M Williams
(Robert Woodhead Construction)
"..an important factor in the successful delivery of the projects has been the time and effort that Etude placed on understanding the project requirements to meet LBTH needs. Communication throughout the projects has always been exceptional.. It is my opinion that the work undertaken by Etude has represented exceptional value for money and delivered projects that will benefit the Local Authority and borough residents."
Jonathan Taylor
(London Borough of Tower Hamlets)
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CLIENT
Leicester Cathedral
ARCHITECT
van Heyningen and Haward
TYPE
place-of-worship
Assisted in developing a sophisticated scheme for improving Leicester Cathedral and extending visitor facilities. The Heritage Learning Centre extension was designed to be highly energy efficient and to work seamlessly with the historic fabric of the Cathedral.
Leicester Cathedral Revealed - Heritage Learning Centre -
CLIENT
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
ARCHITECT
Penoyre and Prasad Architects
TYPE
education
Delivering wide range of services from the prediction of future energy use with PHPP to overheating risk assessment, BREEAM consultancy and Soft Landings.
Barlby new schools -
CLIENT
Greater London Authority
ARCHITECT
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TYPE
research
A comprehensive study into the implications of a more widespread uptake of heat pump technologies in London’s new developments, driven by the decarbonisation of the electricity grid. Read more in the case study.
Heat pumps in London report -
CLIENT
Bermuda Engineering
ARCHITECT
Greenrock
TYPE
research
Etude and BE Solar developed an alternative Integrated Resource Plan for the island of Bermuda to convince the Government to prioritise renewables. We crowdfunded a publicity campaign for a public consultation and changed energy policy on the island.
Bermuda integrated resource plan -
CLIENT
Cannock Mill Cohousing
ARCHITECT
Anne Thorne Architects
TYPE
residential
Contractor training, site quality inspection and technical support for Jerram Falkus on this Passivhaus development of 23 homes in Colchester. We also helped prepare a successful bid. Cannock Mill is currently under construction.
Cannock Mill Cohousing -
CLIENT
EWS Ltd
ARCHITECT
Axis (planning by others)
TYPE
mixed-use
Delivering zero carbon and BREEAM on a large mixed use scheme in the Olympic park. Includes 19 different BREEAM assessments and 7 CfSH assessments. Etude are also assisting with detailing and undertaking site visits to ensure quality of construction. Working with KLH.
East Wick and Sweetwater -
CLIENT
London Borough of Islington
ARCHITECT
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TYPE
research
Energy policy gap analysis, recommendations and technical evidence base for a local authority. Including a zero Carbon Pathway and implementation plan. We are interested in developing this work further for other local authorities, please get in touch.
Islington energy evidence base -
CLIENT
Jerram Falkus
ARCHITECT
vHH Architects
TYPE
education
Helping a contractor win, plan and deliver a Passivhaus primary school extension.
St. Benedicts school -
CLIENT
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
ARCHITECT
TYPE
research
Tower Hamlets carbon offset fund -
CLIENT
Workspace
ARCHITECT
Barton Willmore
TYPE
mixed-use
Energy and sustainability calculations and planning strategy for a large mixed use development of homes and offices.
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