Renovating your home can be the best time for you to improve its energy efficiency and ensure a warm, healthy, and safe home. Here's how Furbnow works with your architect to ensure smooth flow of you renovation project, as well as your energy efficiency project.
At Furbnow, we specialise in retrofitting homes to be more energy-efficient using a whole-house approach. When customers want to integrate retrofitting with renovation, we collaborate closely with their architects to ensure a seamless and effective process.
Initial Assessment
Our process begins with a thorough professional survey to understand your home’s unique needs. This assessment forms the basis of our Home Energy Plan, which integrates seamlessly with your architect’s vision for the renovation.
Integration and Collaboration
Once we have our Home Energy Plan, we sit down with your architect to blend these energy efficiency improvements into your renovation plans. This ensures that every aspect, from aesthetics to functionality, is addressed. For instance, if your architect has designed an open-plan kitchen, we ensure that the insulation and heating solutions complement this design.
Design and Tender Phase
Together with your architect, we identify the best installers and finalise project specifications. This phase is crucial for aligning with your budget and unique requirements. We also assist in appointing additional experts, such as structural engineers if needed, ensuring all technical aspects are covered.
Project Delivery
When it’s time to bring the plans to life, we take charge of managing the installation of energy efficiency improvements. Regular updates and close coordination with your architect help minimise any hassles, keeping the project on track and within scope.
Benefits of Collaboration
By combining retrofitting and renovation, we ensure a comprehensive approach to home improvement, addressing every detail from energy efficiency to aesthetics. Our expertise in energy efficiency perfectly complements your architect’s design vision, resulting in a home that is not only beautiful but also highly efficient. Clear and regular communication between Furbnow and your architect ensures that the project runs smoothly and is completed on time, giving you peace of mind and a seamless renovation experience.
Detailed Workflow
Below, you can see a detailed workflow of how Furbnow incorporates your energy efficiency measures with your renovation works.
- Customer Request: Customer requests a quote for Stage 2.
- Project Specification: Furbnow creates a draft project specification, including an overview of extensions or remodelling works.
- Architect/Designer Appointment: Assistance with appointing an architect based on project requirements and budget.
- Draft Drawings Review: Architect submits draft drawings for Furbnow’s review.
- Initial Drawings Meeting: A meeting to review initial drawings and address any questions between Furbnow and the customer.
- Structural Engineer Assessment: If required, Furbnow or the architect appoints a structural engineer.
- Building Regulations Approval: Submission and approval of Building Regulations drawings.
- Tender Invitation: Contractors are invited to tender by Furbnow.
- Tender Review: Tenders are reviewed and presented to the customer.
- Subcontractor Appointment: Furbnow appoints subcontractors for energy efficiency measures.
- Work Coordination: Program of works populated by the main contractor with input from Furbnow to ensure timely installation of energy efficiency measures.
By working together, Furbnow and your architect can transform your home into a warm, energy-efficient, and beautiful space.
Ready to embark on your own home energy journey? Get a quote for a Home Energy Plan today.
