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.