District energy systems are gaining momentum across the globe. As traditional “heating-only” systems no longer meet current needs, Integral Group has developed innovative, “next generation” district energy solutions that offer stellar environmental performance. These systems provide both heating and cooling, flexibility to accommodate “low-carbon” and “low-exergy” sources, and cutting-edge energy conversion technologies. Using our local and global case studies, this presentation will introduce the “next… Read more⇒

A coalition of leading architects, engineers, and building professionals launch LETI's new Climate Emergency Design Guide, providing a blueprint on how the construction industry can react to the climate emergency. The industry has come together to provide a consensus on how to design new buildings in a way that does not jeopardize national emissions targets. The Climate Emergency Design Guide is published by LETI -… Read more⇒

We are pleased to announce the appointment of William Overturf III as our new Chief Executive Officer and President. Bill succeeds Kevin Hydes, who takes on a new role as Chair of Integral Group's Board and Founder for the firm, having led Integral’s growth to more than 800 employees across 21 offices over the past decade. Bill is a mechanical engineer with over 35 years… Read more⇒

The LCA methodologies for sustainable building The future building regulations planned for 2021 will not be just energy like RT2012 but will incorporate environmental criteria. During this session, you will have an overview of the experiments already carried out to prepare for this transition: the first returns of the E+C- label, which prefigures this future regulation for the new, the presentation of a comparative study… Read more⇒

The UK Government has recently stated its ambition that all new homes should meet a Future Homes standard, aiming to halve the energy use of all new buildings by 2030, compared to the current Building Regulations requirements, which is a significant step towards meeting a net zero target. The Good Homes Alliance believe that the Future Homes Standard is a key opportunity for Government and the house-building industry to… Read more⇒

Advancing 'Net Zero' Development The national policy of targeting net zero carbon emissions by 2050 means we need to act now to design and manage efficient buildings with reduced dependency on fossil fuels. This CIBSE event will present perspectives, with speakers from Transport for London, Hoare Lea, Elementa Consulting and Laing O'Rourke, on how we can accelerate the adoption of technologies and techniques to reduce… Read more⇒

A diverse and inclusive employee community is fundamental to Integral Group’s resiliency as a firm. Becoming a parent is a life-changing event, and it essential to our success to support our employees through this important transition. In our ongoing commitment to equity and diversity within our group, and to provide a family-friendly workplace, Integral Group is pleased to announce that a firm-wide Paid Parental Leave… Read more⇒

Our Oxford office, Managing Principal, Carl McKenzie heads off to Barcelona this year for the Schneider Electric Innovation Summit 2019. Carl’s vast experience within project management and delivery set him as a strong, effective communicator, with particular knowledge within the healthcare and life-sciences sector. His Chairmanship of the Institute for Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management is just the latest of his achievements. He joins a… Read more⇒

Commitment to the next generation of talent at Elementa is an ongoing priority within the firm, embodied through our core values, Trust, Nurture, Inspire. These three words serve as an operational mantra which guides Elementa’s responsibility to its young employees. This dedication has been recognized by the British Council of Offices for this year’s BCO NextGen Awards, to which Elementa is nominated for NextGen Employer… Read more⇒

Over 20 building service engineering firms have now joined Elementa as signatories of Building Service Engineers Declare This Declaration complements the recent Architect’s Declare commitment to sustainable and regenerative building design. By signing, Elementa and a growing number of other firms, are making a statement of intent to fight the impending climate and biodiversity emergency that is overtaking the planet. The construction industry is a… Read more⇒