Welsh Social Housing Climate Analysis

Client:

Confidential

Project Type:

Environmental & Regulatory

Location:

Wales

Key Takeaways

Temperatures Challenging Housing Stock

Rising temperatures are challenging housing stock that was designed for previous centuries.

Comfort Threshold Being Rapidly Exceeded

Temperatures are exceeding indoor comfort levels in all properties, but especially in recent construction.

Infrastructure May Not Be Adequate

The need for additional cooling is stretching the ability of production facilities to meet demands.

About the Project

Historic Housing Temperature Challenges

Climate shifts are significantly impacting housing in areas where temperatures now exceed comfort levels. Installing air conditioning may be unfeasible due to historic designations or insufficient energy generation capacity. Understanding which historic structures and building styles are susceptible to rising temperatures is crucial for effective policy development.

Resilient Analytics was the lead consultant for this effort, responsible for analyzing potential temperature risks across various building types and Welsh counties. Additionally, Resilient Analytics was tasked with estimating the cost of retrofitting structures at the greatest risk of not meeting required comfort levels.

Resilient Analytics developed indoor comfort relationships with exterior temperature projections to determine potential risk thresholds for each historic era of housing development. Additionally, the team established specific relationships for each type of building material typically found in the Welsh housing stock. These relationships were applied across the country using a GIS-based platform.

Solutions

Engineering & Design

Engineering and design services at Stanley Consultants combine our robust technical skills with forward-thinking innovation to deliver the highest-quality results.

Engineering Asset Management

We understand that assets, whether related to infrastructure, intellectual property or goodwill, are all unique—just like the needs of our clients. That's why our asset management consulting services are tailored to each project, providing data-driven insights and strategic solutions to help clients achieve their specific goals.

Engineering Planning & Consulting

At Stanley Consultants, we understand that planning and consulting include every aspect of engineering. Using advanced tools and methods, we deliver designs and master plans focused on longevity, resilience and sustainability to address today's challenges and tomorrow's opportunities.

Engineering Project Management

At Stanley Consultants, our project management solutions deliver projects on time, within budget, and within the specifications our clients are seeking. We have a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects across industries ranging from energy to water to transportation. Our methodologies are designed to ensure an efficient workflow, mitigate risk and address the needs of all stakeholders. Stanley Consultants is an innovative, experienced project management partner you can trust.

Environmental & Regulatory

At Stanley Consultants, we help clients navigate the complex world of environmental regulations and the challenges of a changing climate through proactive and sustainable environmental engineering solutions. Our team of engineering consultants provides comprehensive support services and innovative solutions to stay compliant and protect the environment. As a leading environmental engineering firm, we're dedicated to guiding your projects toward a sustainable and resilient future.

Program Management Consulting

Stanley Consultants offers comprehensive program management and consulting services that go well beyond the aspect of one project. We bring more than 200 areas of engineering and architectural expertise, with program delivery, integration and financial management at the heart of what we do.

From managing an entire portfolio of capital projects to supporting a specific mega-project using specific technical approaches, Stanley Consultants has the expertise and capabilities to deliver exceptional results. Our program managers will meet the overarching goals of your organization, ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately, timelines are met, and benefits are realized across the projects within the program.

More Projects

Related Projects

Get In Touch