I hold an MSc Architecture Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies.
This involved researching considerations such as climatic influences on design, thermal performance of buildings, ventilation and cooling strategies, water provision, sewage disposal, principles of natural lighting, solar gain, environmental assessment methods such as BREEAM and EcoHomes, environmental building, intelligent buildings, natural construction materials and design in an environmental context. She has also gained experience of building simulation modelling.
This knowledge can be used to your advantage in ensuring that your new space offers optimal health and comfort levels, doesn't detrimentally affect the environment and performs as economically as possible.