Commitments

Commitments

We recognise our responsibility to the communities we serve and the wider environment. These commitments influence how we design, how we work as a practice and how we engage with others.

Commitments

Environment

Concern for the environment is central to our work as architects. We recognise the significant impact of the built environment on climate change and biodiversity loss, and the responsibility of designers to help drive positive change. Through our projects, we seek to reduce carbon emissions, support biodiversity and create buildings and places that contribute to long-term environmental and social wellbeing.

As signatories to Architects Declare, we support the aspirations of the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge and seek to promote higher environmental standards through our work with clients, consultants and project teams.

Environmental awareness is embedded throughout the practice. Our Environment Group helps share knowledge, monitor progress and promote good practice, while our Environmental Management System provides a framework for continual improvement in both our design work and day-to-day operations.

Community and Social Value

We believe architecture should create lasting value beyond the physical building. By understanding the needs of users and communities, engaging with stakeholders and designing for long-term sustainability, we seek to create places that support wellbeing, learning, inclusion and community life.

Thinking about the communities we belong to also shapes our actions as a practice. We support organisations such as Open City that champion design, education and public engagement, alongside local schools and charities, including initiatives that help address food poverty in Hackney. Through these activities, and by encouraging young people to explore architecture and design, we seek to make a positive contribution beyond the projects we deliver.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful working environment in which everyone is valued and supported. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen both our practice and our projects, and we seek to create opportunities for people from all backgrounds to contribute, develop and thrive.