We are living in a time of unprecedented climate change, and urgent action is needed. We fully accept this responsibility and as a result our agenda is ambitious, pervasive and evidence- based. Recognising that the planet is a complex ecosystem, we take a holistic view, connecting environmental sustainability with economic, social and cultural resilience.

We have set ourselves ambitious environmental goals and scrutinise our impact in three ways: as an organisation, in our working methods, and in the buildings we design. We believe that by putting the planet first we can not only protect its finite resources, but also improve lives: environmental activism is a process of enrichment rather than reduction.

We are a Planet Mark accredited practice.

Measuring Carbon Footprints As part of our commitment to addressing climate change, we’ve been measuring our carbon footprint at a practice and project level to try to better understand the impact we are having and where we can reduce it. CLICK HERE to watch the full video.
COP26: Cities, Regions and the Built Environment Our Associate Director Alex Gordon wrote about our commitment to reducing our impact upon the built environment and to designing resilient communities, placing people and planet at the core of our design approach, as part of our response to COP26. CLICK HERE to read more.
COP26: Youth and Public Empowerment As part of COP26, Associate Director Harriet Saddington wrote an article reflecting on the theme of Youth and Public Empowerment, discussing our approach to the theme and how we, our collaborators and clients can strive for change. CLICK HERE to read more.
COP26: Leadership Our Director David Storring reflected on the COP26 theme of Leadership, considering what it means to lead a solution to the climate and bio-diversity emergency, both at a global political level and at a practice level. CLICK HERE to read more.
COP26: Gender Our Director Judith Topley wrote about the COP26 theme of Gender, in support of the the conference's recognition and celebration of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in climate policy and action. CLICK HERE to read more.
COP26: Transport Joe Morris wrote an article reflecting on the COP26 theme of Transport, discussing the importance of 'Slow Travel'. CLICK HERE to learn more.
COP26: Energy As part of COP26, Associate and sustainability champion Hugh Queenan wrote about the theme of Energy, discussing our approach to the them and how we, our collaborators and clients can strive for change. CLICK HERE to read more.
COP26: Adaptation, Loss and Damage As part of COP26, our Associate Polina Pencheva reflected on the theme of Adaptation, Loss and Damage, echoing the need for everyone to support catalysing locally led action in order to increase communities' and ecosystems' climate resilience. CLICK HERE to read more.
COP26: Nature As part of COP26, sustainability lead, Director David Storring, reflected on the theme of Nature - from a personal and practice perspective. CLICK HERE to read more.
Our Commitments We have committed to a variety of accreditations and manifestos across the built environment.
Activism We are engaged in fighting for change
Learning from each other It is important that we understand our impact through everyday choices, as well as within the built environment.
Discussion Talks and lectures are an essential part of understanding our impact on the environment

Environment