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Environment - Walking the talk in building design
On our plans
Every home we design incorporates passive solar principles. This includes strategic north-facing orientation for living areas, ample shading for windows and doors, use of thermal mass, quality wall and ceiling insulation, and minimal external hard landscaping.
Where possible, we retain existing trees on our projects. When retention isn’t feasible, we encourage clients to replant with native species or replace trees on a like-for-like basis. We also support Greening Australia.
Our standard specification documents include environmentally considered products to ensure sustainability is embedded in every build.
Supporting Greening Australia
We proudly donate to Greening Australia, contributing to the replacement and preservation of native trees to help keep Australia cool.
Green Peace
We proudly donate to Green Peace.
Composting
All of our office food and garden waste is composted and returned to our own garden.
Caring for Our Coast
Coastal Cleanups. On regular hikes along the NSW coastline, we collect rubbish along the way, doing our part to protect marine environments.
Reducing Plastic Waste
Our office is part of The Curby program - Plastic bag recycling in Newcastle, NSW.
Reducing paper
Our office is now running paperless.
Using Green Power
Our office is powered by accredited green energy, reducing our carbon footprint and supporting renewable energy growth.