Residential

MEP and sustainable design consultancy for Residential

Sustainable homes and communities for the future

SDS is a forward-looking MEP and sustainability consultancy, helping housing providers, local authorities, and developers create energy-efficient, healthy, and future-ready homes. From new build estates to later living and mixed-use schemes, we design practical, low-carbon building services that enhance quality of life and meet the highest environmental standards.

  • Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Design

  • Sustainability & Net Zero Solutions

  • Digital Engineering & BIM

Our Residential Expertise

  • MEP Design for Homes & Communities – Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health systems for apartments, estates, later living, and mixed-use developments.
  • Sustainability & Net Zero – Passivhaus-informed design, low- and zero-carbon systems, overheating (Part O) analysis, SAP assessments, and BREEAM accreditation.
  • Digital Engineering & BIM – Revit modelling, ISO 19650 processes, detailed coordination, and COBie asset tagging for efficient delivery and long-term value.
  • Lighting & Environmental Impact – External lighting design and impact assessments, ensuring compliance with planning, ecology, and community standards.
  • Specialist Housing Solutions – Later living, affordable and social housing, regeneration projects, and high-end residential developments.

Why residential clients choose SDS

  • Proven experience – delivering projects such as Clifton Hill’s Passivhaus homes in Exeter, Ty Darran’s later living scheme in Caerphilly, the Old Brewery regeneration in Bristol, and the landmark Mount Wise development in Plymouth.
  • Trusted advisors – long-standing relationships with housing associations, local authorities, contractors, and developers across the UK.
  • Net zero delivery – practical expertise in low-carbon design, supported by our status as a Net Carbon Negative consultancy since 2021.
  • Balancing innovation with practicality – from Passivhaus and Building Biology principles to MMC (Modern Methods of Construction) solutions that speed delivery and reduce costs.
  • Community-focused design – creating safe, accessible, and climate-resilient homes that improve wellbeing and reduce long-term running costs.

Building better places to live

We are proud to play a role in shaping communities across the UK. By combining technical excellence with a collaborative, resident-focused approach, SDS helps deliver sustainable homes that support people, places, and the planet.

“SDS without exception always thoroughly interrogate the brief and fully engage with the scheme, promoting users and stakeholders to fully consider their need.”

David Knight, Divisional Director, Stride Treglown

Projects

Join our team

Contact us with any questions you may have about joining SDS: opportunities@sdsolution.co.uk