LEDA is proud to achieve their Green level Investors in the Environmental Award for the 6th consecutive year (having been first awarded Green in 2013). The Investors in the Environment (iiE) accreditation consists of organisations working toward high-level criteria and targets, followed by an official auditing process. By qualifying for the accreditation, LEDA is demonstrating […]
Mixed mode ventilation
Mixed mode ventilation – designing for the use of opening windows and mechanical ventilation in combination or as contingency to each other is typical of the work that we do. From providing ventilation solutions for retrofitting existing buildings through to new Passive House buildings, mechanical systems are used alongside opening windows and secure vents to […]
What are the alternatives to gas boilers?
What are the alternatives to gas boilers? Also published in CIBSE Journal June 2018 To meet future government targets on greenhouse gas emissions, we need to start thinking about reducing natural gas use now. In a recent CIBSE Journal article on the future of heat (April 2018), Hywel Davies said that ‘conventional fossil-fuel heating systems […]
Time to get cosy?
Time to get cosy? Heading into winter and today was the first cold snap since we experienced the beast from the East. Would you like to be cosy when it gets cold outside? Climate change can mean cold and stormy as well as hotter weather. A place to live that’s adapted for weathering the storm […]
Heatwave? Get a Passive House and stay cool!
Heatwave? Get a Passive House and stay cool! Richard Spencer, Certified Passive House Consultant A well-designed Passive House in the UK climate not only requires little heat to stay warm in the cold weather but should also stay cool in the summer with no cooling energy input (in other words no air conditioning required). Although […]
LEDA wins awards for Small Consultancy of the Year and Project of the Year 2017
LEDA wins awards for Small Consultancy of the Year and Project of the Year 2017 We are delighted to announce that Leeds Environmental Design Associates (LEDA) scooped two prizes at the 2017 Chartered Institution of Building Service Engineers (CIBSE) Yorkshire Awards. 400 people attended the black tie event on 10th November at the Royal Armouries […]
