With the complexities of regulations demanding low to zero carbon emissions, low energy use, recycling of waste and reductions in water use TDArch keeps abreast of developments in these fields. We try to go one step further by developing knowledge of embedded energy which we expect to be better incorporated in legislation in future.
All staff are engaged in the management of projects and by being so develop a better understanding of their clients needs. TDArch believes that its staff are as important as its clients. Why is this? Staff who are treated well and with a great deal of respect will work better for the firms clients. It is that simple.
Formed in 1995 from the reorganization of Spencer Dacombe and Dalgleish and Partners, TDArch has adopted a highly technical approach to design to satisfy the demands of energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions. With expertise gathered over the last 50 years the members of TDArch can be sure to have good knowledge of any building type and by employing its deep experience we believe that we will provide the best value for money in both our service and in the construction of projects.
Our mission is to provide excellent design incorporating sustainability, energy efficiency and ecological efficacy all within budgetary and time regimes.
Proud of it's achievements to date TDArch has included most of the innovations in energy conservation in it's projects.
TDArch believes that good management of the design process is vital for successful development.
We advocate the use of BIM (building Information modelling). The use of BIM ensures that we as leaders of the design team can better co-ordinate all of the input from engineers, specialists and surveyors. For our clients BIM becomes an invaluable source of data for facilities management. BIM ensures that building design is well co-ordinated between the professionals by requiring input into one building model. With the move towards zero carbon now embodied in the regulations and the prospect of all buildings having to provide a percentage of their own energy it is necessary to incorporate passive ventilation systems, heat recovery, grey water recycling and highly efficient insulation in buildings. BIM is the necessary tool to cope with these demands and at the same time provides for ease of cost control. BIM data becomes readily available throughout the design process and thereby keeps client and design team updated on costs. Quite simply BIM helps to reduce the risks inherent in design. That is why TDArch will use BIM for projects.
