ESG overview
We believe good architecture has social purpose and can make the world significantly better for all of us. We combine our expertise with local knowledge and our clients’ aspirations to make inspiring buildings and places with lasting value.
Environmental
- We create comfortable, sustainable environments for the people who use our buildings, whether clients, residents, or our own colleagues in our custom-made, retrofitted workplace.
- We always measure and review our work, making iterative, optimal improvements that help to lighten the environmental load.
- Our projects (including the day-to day running of our office) go beyond ‘minimising harm’ to nurture regenerative, joyful spaces in which people, buildings and nature thrive together.
Social
- We are committed to fostering a friendly, inclusive, and supportive working environment for both our colleagues and our clients.
- Residents and building users of all kinds have been at the heart of our design culture since our practice was founded in 1974.
- We work with communities – with people and their experiences - to create new homes and neighbourhoods that enrich the lives of residents.
Governance
- Our governance is shaped by our ethics, goals and values and centres on our professional Integrity and Competence to RIBA/Arb standards.
- We measure both quantitative and qualitative elements, learning from every project.
- We have a strong knowledge sharing culture engaging colleagues, clients, residents and the wider world through mentoring, teaching, research, and co-design.
- Structured, ethical, and transparent governance help us develop a more sustainable and equitable future for everyone – our clients, colleagues and collaborators, the residents of our projects and their wider communities.
