Vision and Mission

 

Our Vision

Our vision is to be regarded as the global leader in the research, design and application of energy efficient architecture and urban design.

 

Our Mission

Our mission is to design and build excellent, innovative and sustainable homes, buildings and communities that are aesthetically pleasing and adhere to passive solar design principles.

 

Our Values

Our values aim to inspire, educate and excite people who use our services and who are employed by us. Our values are:

  • To educate the community about the benefits of passive solar and climate sensible design;
  • To work on projects in conjunction with relevant others, such as builders, scientists, researchers, engineers, town planners and government decision-makers;
  • To communicate the importance of the interrelationship between the surrounding environment; including climatic conditions and vegetation, and the design, placement and construction of buildings and communities (urban design);
  • To comply with legislation that covers the professional practice of architecture and related built environment disciplines;
  • To ensure learned and researched knowledge is documented and imparted to younger generations of architects and other build environment specialists;
  • To use recycled products when and where possible and appropriate in the management of the office and design and construction of jobs;
  • To conduct and invest in research and innovative methods that lead to more energy and water efficient designs and sustainable structures;
  • To implement office procedures and practices to ensure staff and associates feel appreciated and rewarded;
  • To ensure staff and associates work in a friendly, professional and eco friendly environment;
  • To review and monitor client, staff and community perceptions, trends and beliefs in regard to the built environment;
  • To be honest and transparent in all written and verbal communications and contracts;
  • To be professional, friendly and courteous to staff, associates and customers at all times
  • To treat all people with dignity, respect and fairness;
  • To respond to all enquiries promptly, politely and as comprehensively as possible;
  • To provide staff and associates with flexible working arrangements to best meet their personal and work commitments;
  • To ensure clients receive regular reports in regard to their jobs;
  • To provide accurate and helpful information;
  • To ensure clients are correctly invoiced for work and to agreed and accepted rates;
  • To strive to do the best job each and every time;
  • To remain apolitical in practice; and
  • To practice what we preach.