Energy Modelling & Life Cycle AssessmentCertification, Strategy
Working with LGA Architects & Planners, Ha/f provided energy modelling, life cycle assessment, and material strategy support to the design and delivery of the CMHC Housing Design Catalogue.
Additionally, Ha/f provided a Climate Risk & Resiliency Guide to help future builders and owners adapt the designs to site-specific concerns.
In collaboration with Local Works Studio, Ha/f developed a reuse strategy for Waterhouse Square’s granite facade, treating it as an “urban quarry.” By prioritizing deconstruction, on-site reuse, and low-carbon fabrication, the project reduces waste and emissions while advancing the goals of London’s Circular Economy Roadmap for sustainable building practices.
The Bentway Phase 1 LCAStrategy, Certification
Working with The Bentway, Ha/f Climate Design assessed Phase 1’s design and materials to understand their carbon footprint. The study found that concrete and paving are key sources of emissions, while green spaces store carbon. For future phases, the report recommends recycled materials, low-carbon alternatives, and nature-based solutions to create more sustainable and resilient public spaces.
Ha/f’s analysis supports The Bentway’s commitment to creating more climate-resilient and sustainable public spaces, while providing a valuable blueprint for reducing carbon impacts in urban infrastructure projects.