Our outlook:

Sustainable is a word that is often misused and misunderstood. Sustainability means that future generations - our grandchildren’s grandchildren and beyond - will be able to have the same or better quality of life and opportunities that we have. It means that natural habitats will be respected and preserved so that biodiversity will not reduce further and, ideally, will strenghten. It means health and well-being will be supported by a sustainable economy.

Our approach:

WD Architects approaches sustainability from the point of view of ‘cradle-to-cradle’ solutions. This means that the impact of building components and processes are considered through their life-cycle - from raw material through to transport, construction, performance and maintenance in the building (including energy-efficiency), and at the end of the building’s life when it is demolished or abandoned.

In essence sustainable building materials need to be reusable or recyclable without loss of quality, or compostable at the end of their life. They must also be low-maintenance, durable, robust and attractive in their applications.

Our direction:

Sustainable architecture is nothing less than good architecture - healthy, inspiring, appealing and functional places to live and work that are built to last and are adaptable to future needs.