Ecospheric is a sustainability and building performance consultancy based at Lymm Hall in Cheshire. It helps property owners, architects and project teams plan low-energy improvements to existing buildings, including historic properties, and develop Passivhaus and EnerPHit projects.
Heritage retrofit and insulation design
Ecospheric develops retrofit strategies that consider insulation, airtightness, ventilation, moisture and building services together. Its work includes comparing improvement options, specifying materials, developing technical details and supporting design and construction teams. For traditional masonry, the practice also prepares repair method statements covering lime mortar selection, repointing, masonry repairs and appropriate site practice.
Energy modelling and building physics
PHPP energy modelling supports decisions about heating demand, building fabric and services. WUFI moisture-risk assessments examine how heat and moisture behave within proposed construction build-ups, while THERM analysis assesses thermal bridges at junctions. Further services include overheating analysis, lifecycle carbon assessment and lifecycle costing, helping clients compare the performance and implications of different design approaches.
Building services and project support
Ecospheric designs heating, cooling, ventilation and water systems for low-energy buildings, including mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR). Its services also cover renewable energy strategies, technical design reviews, quality-control site visits and contractor training. Independent Passivhaus, EnerPHit and AECB CarbonLite certification services are available.
Heritage project experience
Projects include Warksburn Old Church in Northumberland, a former Victorian church converted to certified EnerPHit accommodation, and Hampstead Passive House, a Victorian home in a London conservation area. Ecospheric provided Passivhaus and building-services consultancy on these projects. Its ongoing work at Grade II* listed Lymm Hall combines phased retrofit with research into building fabric, moisture and low-energy operation.
Contact Ecospheric to discuss your building, the stage of your project and the technical support required.
| Services & Expertise | |
|---|---|
| Principal Areas of Work: | Heritage retrofit consultancy, Passivhaus and EnerPHit design, energy modelling, building physics, building services design, independent certification, heritage masonry repair specifications |
| Capabilities and Specialisms: | PHPP energy modelling, WUFI moisture-risk assessment, THERM thermal-bridge analysis, overheating analysis, retrofit plans, ventilation and MVHR design, lifecycle carbon assessment, lime mortar specifications |
| Accreditations, Certifications & Memberships : | Passivhaus Trust, AECB, Passivhaus Certifier, AECB Approved Certifier, AECB Approved Modeller |
| Geographical Areas Covered: | Based in Lymm, Cheshire, with project experience in North West England and elsewhere in England. |
| Contact & Online Presence | |
| Contact(s): | Tiffany Chong — Office and Project Support |
| Email: | info@ecospheric.co.uk |
| Business Details & Insurance. | |
| Company Trading Name: | Ecospheric Ltd |
| Company Number: | 07532890 |
