QODA is all about creating positive, enduring, sustainable change within the built environment. Our teams are doing this one project at a time. Let us support you on your journey.

Sustainability Planning Services

Planning requirements are evolving rapidly in the Built Environment sector, with a major focus on sustainability. Early engagement with the QODA team will safeguard projects at this stage while providing optimal opportunities to exceed client ambitions. Our multidisciplinary team has the expertise and processes to deliver a wide range of planning-related sustainability assessments, including energy strategies, sustainability statements, whole-life carbon assessments, and circular economy statements for buildings across all sectors and locations.

Passivhaus Design (New Build & Retrofit)

At QODA, we have ten trained Passivhaus Consultants and Designers, and our team are passionate about bringing this low energy and carbon standard to our projects. Our designs use the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) to accurately predict energy consumption, comfort, and indoor air quality. Our experience allows us to support our clients through the Passivhaus design process all the way through to certification while providing training and upskilling on the Standard along the way. We provide this service for all sectors and at all scales, as well as Enerphit design and consultancy for existing buildings. We can also provide training packages.

Passivhaus Certification

Our Passivhaus expertise and knowledge don’t stop at design: we can also provide Passivhaus Certification services. Our team work diligently and supportively, to help clients confirm that their buildings are meeting the needs of the Standard, or clarifying where further attention is needed.

Retrofit Services

The majority of buildings that will be operating in 2050 are already built. In order to decarbonise the UK, it is increasingly important that we focus on retrofitting existing buildings to make them more energy-efficient. This is a challenging task, but QODA’s team has all the skills required to conceive, design and de-risk retrofit projects. Our deep understanding of building fabric performance, insulation techniques, and moisture in buildings allows us to create practical retrofit strategies that will reduce carbon emissions and energy bills and improve occupant well-being.

Energy Audits / Decarbonisation Plans

QODA’s team are experienced in reviewing existing estates, understanding their performance, and proposing decarbonisation strategies. We understand the financial side of this process and work with our clients to define the decarbonisation options, setting out the cost and carbon implications and defining a phased plan that suits the client’s budget and aspirations.

Net Zero Carbon & Energy Design Pathways

The industry definition of Net Zero Carbon has been evolving rapidly, and our QODA team are at the forefront of this development. We will create a robust strategy for projects targeting Net Zero Carbon, taking into account the latest industry insights, and support our clients in managing the risks against securing their NZC building.

Whole Life Carbon & Circular Economy Services

As designers become more skilled at reducing in-use carbon emissions, it becomes increasingly important to reduce embodied carbon emissions: those associated with materials and construction processes throughout the whole life cycle of an asset. QODA can support project teams through the process of modelling and reporting on carbon emissions, explaining the implications of the targets, and where to focus attention to reduce these emissions meaningfully.

Design for Performance and Operational Energy Assessments

In the goal to meet Low Energy, Net Zero, and Decarbonisation targets, it is essential to design buildings for performance rather than just compliance. To be able to achieve this and reduce the performance gap for construction and in use, it is essential to do a comprehensive operational energy assessment. QODA’s Sustainability and MEP teams collaborate to produce comprehensive operational energy assessments in line with CIBSE TM54 and NABERS Design for performance.

Post Occupancy Evaluation and Soft Landings

In an industry where there is a clear “performance gap” between the design and in-use performance of buildings, QODA recognises the importance of carrying out Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) to understand how buildings perform.

QODA offers support for clients to monitor building energy usage, as well as other metrics such as water use and thermal comfort, to gain deep insight into how their buildings work and how to improve them. We offer Soft Landings as an integrated approach from the outset of a project, to support the building’s design to meet, and ultimately perform to, the client’s requirements.

Specialist Services

At QODA, we bring a wealth of experience to the table, dedicated to supporting our clients by delving into highly specialised areas. Our services span Hygrothermal Performance Assessments with WUFI, Thermal Bridge Modelling, and Daylight Services, and we work with clients to determine how best to apply these to projects.

Sustainability Masterplanning

Strategic choices early in a project’s lifespan can have huge sustainability implications. We can provide sustainability advice from the earliest stage of a project. Our master planning services allow us to create holistic strategies that work to a site’s strengths and address limitations. We work in tandem with our Mechanical and Electrical colleagues to create energy efficient masterplan services, and can assess the site’s location and orientation, along with local resources and potential, to identify opportunities for sustainable development.

Passivhaus Construction Training

A key element for the successful completion of a Passivhaus project is to ensure that all the project team, including the constructors, have an in-depth knowledge of the specific construction details.  QODA support this part of the process by offering bespoke Passivhaus training to the design team.  We also deliver  Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson training, as well as bespoke training specifically to support Contractors and Subcontractors who wish to undertake the exam.  Our training is generally carried out in a face-to-face interactive classroom environment which gives the candidates a grounding in the Passivhaus Standard, focusing on key concepts such as the building envelope, building services, and the importance and application of quality assurance to secure Passivhaus certification.