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Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre

The Project

Encon Associates were commissioned by Kagyu Samye Dzong London, Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre for World Peace and Health, which is part of Rokpa Trust registered charity.

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The Project

The proposed scheme to re-develop a Grade II listed former library building in the heart of London, was to create a building which provided public spaces for the wider community, for courses such as meditation, tai chi and yoga, as well as ancillary residential accommodation for the Buddhist community.

This complex scheme required a Bespoke BREEAM Assessment to determine what approach was required to ensure the building was converted with the highest regard for sustainability and the environment, which is at the core of the Trust’s philosophy.

BREEAM Rating: Excellent 72%

BREEAM Target: Very Good 55%

Innovation Credits achieved: 2%

Encon Services Provided:

  • BREEAM Assessor
  • BREEAM AP
  • Ecology
  • Daylighting
  • Energy Assessment

Encon Services Contribution to BREEAM score: 12%

Assessor Summary

Overall this was a tricky project with a very tight budget. Encon Associates were commissioned at an early stage as BREEAM Assessors and BREEAM AP, therefore were able to significantly contribute to the design and environmental strategy of the building, this resulted in a BREEAM Excellent score which was far in excess of the initial target.

Key Environmental Facts:

High ecological score, High energy score, Exemplar Considerate Constructor

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We have been delighted with the service from Encon Associates throughout and for their help in achieving a BREEAM Very Good rating on both phases of our Bishop Auckland retail park project.

The online IES TaP system meant I was able to keep a close eye on how things were progressing from start to finish – an excellent facility.

Finally, thanks for your own personal contribution and guidance which was invaluable – very much appreciated.  I’d have no hesitation in recommending Encon Associates and look forward to working with you on future projects.

Gordon Blackwood, Argon Properties
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The Institute Of Structural Engineers
Elmhurst Approved Energy Assessor
ecology and environmental management logo
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infrared training center
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IES survey _ Environmental policy bulletin services _ Society for the Environment
Monitoring Air Quality
Breeam
CIHT
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Construction Online
The Institute Of Structural Engineers
Elmhurst Approved Energy Assessor
ecology and environmental management logo
CIBSE-Cert-LCC-UKAS-Colour-cropped
infrared training center
OneClickLCA_highreslogo
IES survey _ Environmental policy bulletin services _ Society for the Environment
Monitoring Air Quality