Overheating Analysis

An overheating analysis is used to identify the likelihood of a building overheating and any potential contributing factors.

Some rooms in buildings may be prone to overheating, particularly in the summer months and in the midst of a warming climate.

Overheating Analysis

We provide overheating assessments for all types of buildings, which help to ensure buildings are designed to prevent overheating and minimise the use of mechanical cooling.

Dynamic Thermal Model

An overheating assessment uses a dynamic thermal model to analyse the temperature reached in a building over summer and assess if the rooms overheat, according to a set of defined criteria (CIBSE TM52).

Buildings can also be assessed against overheating criteria in predicted future climate change scenarios, up until 2080.

Our Assessment Team Analyse Problem Areas for Overheating and Identify Energy-Efficient Solutions

Sectoral expertise

Retail

At Lawler Sustainability, we are vastly experienced in maximising the energy efficiency of retail stores and have sustainability solutions to match the needs of all brands, both big and small.

Hotels and Leisure

Lawler Sustainability are recognised for Award Winning Expertise in the Hotels & Leisure sector and have worked with the leading organisations across Ireland and abroad, drastically improving the sustainability and energy efficiency levels.

Residential

Lawler Sustainability provides comprehensive energy services for residential developments.

Conservation

The upgrading of an old building or conservation can be difficult in terms of striking the right balance between original and modern. At Lawler Sustainability, we provide expert energy advice

Commercial

With most of our commercial sector work taking place in office environments, it is a major focus of Lawler Sustainability to reduce energy consumption and create more productive and healthier

Education

At Lawler Sustainability, we have an excellent track record in the education sector and intimate knowledge of how to optimise building performance and make our schools and colleges more sustainable.

Industry

At Lawler Sustainability, we have vast industry experience, helping organisations to improve profitability, reduce emissions and meet CSR climate goals.

Public Sector

Lawler Sustainability has an array of experience in working with government departments to deliver Public Sector Retrofit Pathfinder projects.

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Our Experience

Tom Johnson House Deep Retrofit

On the largest deep energy-saving retrofit project in the Republic of Ireland, Tom Johnson House in Dublin, one way in which Lawler Sustainability mitigated potential causes of overheating was through the installation of an automated facade that allowed for natural ventilation.

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Tom Johnson House Deep Retrofit

Tom Johnson House was selected as a Public Sector Retrofit Pathfinder Project and we are proud to have been appointed by the Office of Public Works (OPW ) to deliver this high-profile project.

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