Dr Roderic Bunn, developer of the Soft Landings process and associate with environmental engineering consultant WMEBoom, will present an innovative approach to closing the energy performance gap for new non-domestic buildings. Roderic will explain the principles behind the S-Curve theory of energy wastage: a trajectory that defines the common trend of low-carbon promises made during design leading to high energy-wastage in building operation.

The presentation is timely as the S-Curve approach has been incorporated in recent CIBSE technical guidance CIBSE TM61 Operational Performance of Buildings. It will also be adopted by the RIBA for its Plan for Use guidance supporting the 2020 RIBA Plan of Work.

Roderic will introduce a research project aimed at turning the S-Curve concept into a practical tool for use during procurement and construction. The tool will be designed to calculate and visualise the energy penalties that gradually emerge during procurement without anyone in a project team being aware. The project, Visualization of Energy Performance in Procurement (VEPP), is currently applying for government funding to develop a free-to-use tool aimed particularly at the public sector. A successful bid will require industry oversight of the tool’s development. Interested parties from SPACES membership will be able to apply.

The presentation is relevant to all clients interested in reducing energy wastage and carbon dioxide emissions, and construction practitioners required to meet their professional obligations in tackling the causes of climate change.

For information on the S-Curve, see attached.

This event is open to both SPACES and non-SPACES members. Bookings will close at 10:00am on Tuesday 15th September. Joining instructions will be sent that morning (Tuesday 15th September). Please check your inbox.