Environmental Design Solutions Limited (EDSL) was formed in 1989 to commercially develop Tas Software. EDSL sells Tas software and consultancy services using Tas. EDSL believe that the mixing of development, consultancy and software support leads to a focused software product, with quality support available to end users.

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Types of Work

Typical bureau work includes:

  • Part L2/EPC Analysis.
  • Testing buildings for summer overheating.
  • Calculation of peak heating/cooling loads.
  • Atrium winter/summer performance, avoiding cold down draughts, solar shading, natural ventilation, and spot cooling.
  • Office design for natural ventilation and mixed mode operation.
  • New cooling options like displacement ventilation, chilled beams, chilled ceilings etc.
  • Comparing different HVAC systems’ energy demand.
  • Façade design and solar shading, ventilated and unventilated double facades.
  • Identifying causes of discomfort or excessive energy use in existing buildings and evaluating option for remedial action.
  • Innovative systems for control of special climatic conditions.
  • 3D CFD Analysis.

EPCs

EDSL were the first company to be accredited for Level 5 energy assessments. We have both the experience and the software necessary to efficiently complete EPCs at a highly competitive cost.

Part L2

Tas was the first DSM to be approved for L2 calculations, and the consultancy department is experienced in modelling a wide range of building types and systems. Tas is also accredited for Section 6 of Scottish Building Regulations.

Specialised

In-house expertise and software can be used when undertaking a wide range of design evaluation studies.

Large Projects

Tas is capable of simulating very large buildings such as hospitals quickly and accurately. Our consultancy department is experienced in handling the challenges posed by such projects.

Schools

The EDSL consultancy department is experienced in analysing schools for summertime overheating compliance with Building Bulletin 101, as well as running overheating calculations on other building types.