Building Retrofitting
Retrofitting existing buildings for the benefit of People, Planet and Profits.
The construction sector consumes a large amount of energy, and as per the UN and the International Energy Agency (IEA), is responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions.
To reduce emissions, it is very important to consider upgrading the existing buildings in terms of efficiency. The World Green Building Council has called for all existing buildings to operate at net zero carbon by 2050, necessitating deep retrofits.
Not only does Building Retrofitting reduce emissions, but also decreases energy consumption, water usage and utility costs related to heating, cooling, and lighting. Consistent performs detailed analysis of building installation, offering low-cost or no-cost measures such as intelligent lighting, building controls and equipment upgrades. It also performs in-depth modeling using latest softwares like IEE or Energy Star to offer a wide range of deep energy-efficient retrofitting solutions.
Different buildings also have different needs based on their functions, which is an important consideration in Consistent’s retrofit designs. For example, an office building might need to be updated in terms of security and access controls, while a hotel might require better indoor air quality and kitchen ventilation. With its wide range of expertise and certifications, our team has a bespoke solution for every project.
This was quite evident during the Retrofitting we undertook for the popular Oasis Mall in Dubai. Originally designed by Team Consistent in 2008-10, it was upgraded to become more energy-efficient in 2018. Interestingly, the entire retrofitting activity was carried out without any disturbance to the daily operations of the huge mall. This was achieved by dividing the mall into sectors and moving tenants between them to keep their shops operational. The project was completed ahead of schedule in 2019 and a 15% reduction in energy usage was targeted.
In recognition of this, the Oasis Mall project was nominated as ‘Retrofit Project of the Year’ at the MEP Middle East Awards 2019. Read more about it here!
Our Building Retrofit Services are also closely related to our Energy Consultancy and Building Performance Evaluation Services. With our holistic approach, our designs cover all the different requirements of the existing building and provide the most optimum solution.
Key Offerings
- Detailed study of owner’s project requirements (OPR) and establishing gap analysis
- Establishing challenges of retrofit w.r.t. Code compliances
- Executing retrofit projects without shutting down the operational areas
- Meticulous planning for materials, manpower, and planning to complete the project in limited timeframe
- Improving Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
- Establishing Energy Efficiency Measures (EEM)
Want to know how you can make your building more efficient in terms of energy, water and functionality? Contact us at info@consistentconsultants.com for a quick consultation.