Prepare for more extreme weather conditions – starting at the design stage!
Heatwaves, intense rainfall and water scarcity are placing increasing pressure on buildings, utility infrastructure and the urban environment. Through engineering modelling and integrated design solutions, we help enhance your project’s resilience to these growing climate-related challenges.
The initial technical consultation is free of charge.
When should you consider a climate adaptation assessment?
When you do not want to base your project’s future performance solely on historical weather data.
Before a new development or urban development project.
Already at the concept design stage, you can take into account heat loads, stormwater management, water demand and the site’s microclimate.
In the case of overheating in an existing building.
Summer thermal comfort is deteriorating, cooling demand is increasing, or the existing system struggles to cope with prolonged heatwaves.
For stormwater management and flooding issues.
Intense rainfall can overload drainage systems, while during dry periods, greater water retention capacity is required.
When preparing development decisions.
You need a sound technical basis for comparing, prioritising and further developing potential interventions.
The risks must first be identified and made visible.
Extreme heat, intense rainfall and water scarcity do not affect every building or urban area in the same way. Assessing site-specific conditions and performance helps identify where intervention is required and which solutions should be evaluated.
We do not provide generic “greening” recommendations, but a sound engineering basis for further design and development.
From assessment to design-ready solutions.
The scope of work is always tailored to the specific site, building and development objectives.
Thermal performance and comfort modelling
Using engineering modelling, we assess the effects of summer overheating, solar radiation, shading, surface materials, vegetation and airflow.
- identification of urban heat islands and localised hot spots
- assessment of outdoor and indoor thermal comfort
- comparison of design interventions
Blue-green infrastructure and stormwater management
We help design systems that not only manage stormwater runoff but, wherever feasible, retain and reuse rainwater on site.
- stormwater retention and controlled discharge
- rain gardens, retention systems and infiltration solutions
- rainwater reuse for irrigation and water supply to green spaces.
Climate-resilient building services engineering
We tailor cooling and ventilation systems to the building’s use, thermal loads and anticipated operating conditions.
- passive and active cooling solutions
- night-time ventilation and heat recovery ventilation
- cooling system upgrades for existing buildings.
Climate-resilient external utility infrastructure
For water supply and stormwater management systems, we also account for more extreme loading conditions and the need for reserve capacity.
- assessment of water demand and network capacity
- systems designed to accommodate intense rainfall events
- utility infrastructure design integrated with green infrastructure
Decision-ready technical basis
The results provide a sound technical basis for progressing from concept design and investment decision-making through to detailed design.
Climate risk
profile
Shows where and how extreme heat, intense rainfall or water scarcity pose risks.
Comparable intervention options
Potential engineering interventions and their expected impacts can be assessed and compared.
Integrated design concept
Building services, utility infrastructure and blue-green solutions are integrated into a coordinated system.
Design-ready documentation
The assessment provides a sound technical basis for the next project phase.
Who we help?
At municipal, building and facility level, we define the required assessment and design scope.
Municipalities and Urban Developers
For climate adaptation projects involving public spaces, institutional environments, urban districts and municipal infrastructure.
Property Developers and Investors
For the concept development of new projects and improving the performance and usability of existing properties.
Institutions and Public Buildings
For schools, healthcare and social care facilities, offices and other climate-sensitive buildings.
Industrial and Logistics Facilities
For assessing large areas of hardstanding, significant heat loads, water demand or critical operational infrastructure.
From project requirements to design recommendations
Initial
assessment
We review the project, the identified issues and the available data.
Assessment programme
We define the required modelling, surveys and specialist assessments.
Analysis and
options
We identify the risks, assess their impacts and evaluate potential interventions.
Design recommendations
We present the findings, recommended measures and options for the next steps.
Implementation support
If required, we support the project from concept development through to detailed design.
Multidisciplinary engineering expertise for more climate-resilient solutions
Climate adaptation cannot be achieved through a single system or an isolated greening intervention. The interactions between the building, building services, utility infrastructure, water systems and the surrounding environment must be assessed as an integrated whole.
Comprehensive engineering expertise
We integrate building services, energy performance and utility infrastructure design into a coordinated system.
Model-driven decision-making
We compare potential solutions based on engineering calculations and technical assessments.
From design to implementation
We translate identified risks into design-ready and implementable engineering solutions.
Start with a free technical consultation
Briefly describe the building, site or development project. During the initial consultation, we will review the current conditions and help identify the most appropriate next steps.
Our References
Our extensive portfolio of international and Hungarian projects reflects the trust and satisfaction of our clients.
Let’s prepare for a changing climate together
Briefly describe the building, site or development project for which you are seeking climate adaptation solutions. The initial technical consultation is free of charge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
At what stage should Körös-Consult’s experts be involved?
Ideally, our experts should be involved from the concept design stage, when land use, green infrastructure, water management and building services systems can still be coordinated effectively. Existing buildings and infrastructure can also be assessed.
Can I contact you even if I am not sure what type of assessment I need?
Yes. During the free initial consultation, we will review the issue and the available information, then recommend the most appropriate assessments.
Do I need to have completed plans or detailed project data?
For the initial enquiry, a brief description of the project and the issue is sufficient. Any plans, data and site surveys required for the next steps will be identified and specified afterwards.
Is the service related to EU funding opportunities?
Climate resilience and water management are becoming increasingly important areas of European development. However, specific funding opportunities must always be assessed against current calls for proposals. Our primary focus is to support the development of the required engineering and design scope.
How long does an assessment take?
The time required depends on the size of the site, the systems being assessed, the availability of data and the level of detail required for modelling. The scope and schedule are defined before the proposal is prepared.
