Purpose
We have a fully implemented sustainability strategy with various considerations woven into our process at each of our RIBA work stages. Sustainability can manifest in many ways through a scheme, depending on the client’s goals for the project, so we have a number of considerations to suit every individual project. Here are a few of our sustainable considerations in practice, demonstrated through our current and completed projects.
Eden
Focus on sustainability and wellbeing in the community
Sustainable materials
Net zero carbon in operation
Low carbon construction
Exposure to art & sculpture
Bringing local businesses and startups into common areas
Access to life coaches for tenants
Greet Hotel by Accor
Reclaimed materials, upcycled products & low carbon specification
Nest
Areas of calm amongst a busy floorplate to accommodate neurodiverse users
One Victoria Street
Biophilic design features & dedicated wellness and wellbeing spaces
Hilson Moran
WELL certified accreditation - the UK’s first WELL certified gold project outside of London
Spindles
Regeneration of the high street and town centre to create areas of culture
Exposure to art and design, museum artefacts, libraries, literature, theatre & performance
Creating spaces for families to come together
Pullman Hotels by Accor
Weaving a local culture into public areas
Inviting local producers into F&B concepts
Low carbon specification
399 Lloyds Oxford Street
Sustainable materials
Educating customers on sustainability, with sustainable credentials displayed throughout the space
DBA Design Effectiveness Award Winner
Stopford House
Built a case to reuse and refurbish, not demolish the building during the workplace strategy
Access to mental health and council services for the surrounding community
Built in flexibility to the space to allow for potential future sub-letting of floors to accommodate flex in team sizes