Thursday 16 August 2007 | Posted by Peter Tompkins

Sustainability

Sustainability - in designing

The challenge of sustainable development is one that we face in all aspects of our work, from the urban planning scale down to the detail of building design. We have respect for the environment and believe all architecture should employ appropriate technologies to enhance our legacy to future generations.

Sustainability - in running our practice

1 Printing and peripherals - we use recycled paper, envelopes and we recycle our waste. 2 Office power - our office is powered by sustainable sources of power, www.ecotricity.co.uk
3 Financial services - we are attempting to procure all of our financial services, including insurances through companies with responsible policies. www.co-operativebank.co.uk 4 Transport - whenever possible we use public transport or walk.
5 Refreshments - we drink 'fair-trade' tea and coffee and the milk is delivered from a local farm 6 Cleaning products - we use Ecover products, www.ecover.com