SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE
OUR PROMISE Spatial Dimensions doesn’t just survey and create data. We help our clients build a brighter future, day in and day out. Our sustainability pledge shapes the way we work and how spaces across the country are formed. We understand our actions now will have long-term impacts on future generations. That’s why we’re playing […]
THE DECARBONISATION OF HERITAGE BUILDINGS: HOW RETROFITTING IS SHAPING THE FUTURE
The decarbonisation and partial redesign of heritage, or historic buildings, has become a hotly debated topic in recent years. Currently, over 25% of the United Kingdom’s residential properties are over 100 years old. It’s common knowledge that heating and energy bills have shot up in recent years. The cost of living crisis, along with the […]
HOW IS THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SHAPING THE RACE TO NET ZERO?
In the ever-evolving narrative of our environment, the construction industry plays a pivotal role. This has never been more true as we work towards a more sustainable future. As we navigate through the intricacies of environmental change, it’s heartening to see this sector take meaningful strides towards net zero. Net-zero, retrofit and environmental sustainability have […]
THE ROLE OF THE RICS RESIDENTIAL RETROFIT STANDARD IN ENHANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY WITHIN HOUSING
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has long been at the forefront of promoting best practices in the construction and real estate sectors. One of their latest initiatives, the RICS Residential Retrofit Standard, is a comprehensive guide that aims to set out the principles and guidelines for retrofitting buildings to improve energy efficiency and […]
RETROFIT
WHAT IS RETROFIT? The retrofit process of installing modern systems that are specifically designed to improve energy efficiency, and decrease energy consumption in buildings that were originally constructed without them. The process refers to adding new features or technology to existing buildings or systems. This includes updates to improve energy efficiency, adding insulation, or updating […]
HOW CAN MEASURED SURVEYS SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY IN ARCHITECTURE?
Measured surveys play an important role in aiding the architectural sectors‘ push towards greater sustainability. The UK government’s plan to reach net zero by 2050 is necessary. However, the goal itself has meant UK companies across the AEC sector have had to rethink their processes and goals. MAKING DECISIONS THROUGH ACCURATE DATA Reliable and accurate […]