Dr Patrick Waterfield is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Energy Institute

He holds a DPhil, from the University of Ulster, entitled "Optimisation of Roof-Based passive Solar Features in School Buildings"

He also holds an MSc, from Cranfield University, the thesis of which is entitled "Passive Solar Design in UK Primary Schools".

Dr Waterfield was a DENI Distinction Award holder and winner of The Institute of Energy Roscoe Prize 1998

He is the author of 14 conference and journal papers and numerous periodical/magazine articles. His first book, "The Energy Efficient Home" is currently being published

Dr Waterfield

• is an independent consultant offering advice on all aspects of energy, especially in buildings 

• is highly qualified and experienced in energy and environmental design of buildings and services 

• has a solid background in research complemented by extensive practical involvement in live projects 

He offers

• Energy-efficient and environmental building design advice (Carbon Trust Approved Consultant)
• Environmental Rating of Proposed Designs (EcoHomes Licensed Assessor)
• Innovative energy-efficient solutions to design challenges
• Independent validation of energy reports and proposals
• SAP Energy Rating (Registered SAP Surveyor with Elmhurst Energy Services Ltd)
• Environmental impact of energy systems, including Transport Chain Analysis
• Feasibility studies, energy audits and surveys
• Energy efficiency advice and training (Assessor for Energy Efficiency Accreditation Scheme)
• Technical authoring, speaker services and funding applications