Summer comfort is now a priority
Heat episodes are frequent. We look at shading, thermal mass, night ventilation and roof treatment before recommending air conditioning, which is expensive to run.
New Aquitaine
Energy audits and DPE in New Aquitaine
New Aquitaine runs from the Atlantic coast to rural Limousin. Needs range from controlling summer overheating to renovating old stone properties.
Échoppes, town houses and rural buildings
A terraced Bordeaux échoppe, a timber-framed Landes house and a Limousin farmhouse need three different approaches; exposed surface area, materials and planning constraints all differ.
Buy-to-let and the DPE grade
In the tight rental markets of the coast and the larger cities, the DPE grade affects what you can do with a property. An audit targets the works that genuinely move the grade.
Frequently asked questions
Do you deal with summer overheating?
Yes. Summer comfort is part of our studies, with passive measures recommended before any air conditioning.