lucas hickman smith
architects

At Lucas Hickman Smith, we’re committed to high-quality environmental design and performance in the following key areas. Through adoption and constant review of these policies, we will endeavour to make our designs and operation ecologically sustainable.

Pollution and waste:

• Avoid using materials that pollute or are the product of polluting processes.
• Minimise waste through the efficient use of resources.
• Recycle as many elements as possible including paper and organic waste.
• Promote the use of public transport, cycles and shared transport.

Energy:

• Use low-energy fittings and insulation to reduce consumption and waste.
• Wherever possible, use renewable sources of energy.
• Use innovative techniques for energy recovery.
• Use natural processes, such as solar gain, to regulate internal conditions.

Resources and materials:

• Wherever possible, use local materials with low-embodied energy.
• Consider a product’s lifecycle including production, maintenance and disposal.
• Promote the use of efficient systems and controls.
• Use recycled materials where available or materials from sustainable sources.

Ternery Hut, Scolt Head