Love Design Studio conducts overheating assessments and thermal comfort analyses, drawing on our wealth of experience and utilising advanced modelling tools.
In architectural design, thermal comfort refers to a state of mind that reflects satisfaction with the thermal environment. It is a subjective experience that differs from person to person, but it is influenced by a variety of factors related to the indoor environment of the structure. Thermal comfort is an important part of developing buildings that promote occupant well-being and productivity.
With temperatures rising in the UK, Love Design Studio recognises the pressing importance of mitigating overheating risks in spaces where vulnerable individuals reside, such as:
Schools
Hospitals
Care Homes
Hospices
Social Housing
Communal Spaces
See our work with Shade the UK
CIBSE TM52 and TM59 assessments are critical elements to most major development validation checklists across the UK along with BB101 assessments for schools. Love Design Studio has extensive experience and understanding of these methodologies.
Additionally, with the Approved Document Part O: Overheating coming into effect in June 2022, new residential developments must demonstrate efforts to mitigate overheating against current and future weather conditions.
