A Warm Welcome to our New Starters!
17 October 2024
We'd like to wish a warm welcome to our new starters Mike Parrett, Jacob Barker-Frost, Yash Ammanabrolu, Mark Hansel, and Tony Ricchetti. Jacob has joined our London team as a Sustainability Engineer. Jacob is working with the decarbonisation team aiming to reduce buildings carbon footprint by unlocking design potential through engagement with specialists and developing thermodynamic models for building regulation and 'real world' stimulations. Jacob previously worked as an Architect and has a specialism in low carbon materials and circular economy construction methodology. Yas...
QODA’s Alex Bunn Presents at the UK’s Passivhaus Conference
26 September 2024
Last week at the Passivhaus Conference, QODAs Principal Engineer, Alex Bunn, had the privilege of presenting the completion of the UK’s largest certified Passivhaus project, Purdown View - what a journey it's been! Alex and team went beyond sharing the technical successes but also the invaluable lessons learnt during the design and construction process. One of the major factors behind the project's success was working with an engaged and dedicated team. The enthusiasm to deliver a Passivhaus Development at this scale ran through every party involved, which was crucial ...
Purdown View: The UK’s Largest Certified Passivhaus Development
1 August 2024
Purdown View: UWE's 900-Bed Accommodation Achieves Certification as The UK's Largest Passivhaus Development. QODA is proud to share that the University of the West of England's (UWE) Purdown View has achieved Passivhaus certification. This development is now one of the largest Certified Passivhaus projects in Europe. This 900-bed student accommodation is a testament to energy efficiency and comfort. We're delighted to have provided Passivhaus Consultancy, Soft Landings, and MEP support to this ambitious scheme, developed to support UWE’s Net Zero Carbon ambitions. This project is ...
Launching Women at QODA!
31 July 2024
A network dedicated to connecting and empowering one another, valuing their diverse perspectives as essential for creating a workplace where all women can thrive. Launched in May 2024 as part of our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Women at QODA aims to create an environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported. The network creates a space for women to meet regularly and engage in meaningful discussions while driving EDI, which is particularly important, given that women make up only 15% of the construction industry. Shaped by its members, the Women...