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CHETWOODS' APPROACH

thrive

Our Thrive philosophy advocates for more sustainable and regenerative design

Thrive supports the design and delivery of projects that are more sustainable.

We advocate for solutions to drive down the impact of the construction industry in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We deliver projects that seek to mitigate climate and ecological breakdown, and improve health and wellbeing.

our impact

Over the last 12 months our approach has enabled our clients to:
Achieve
£2.5m
In social value
Save
60,000+
Tons of embodied carbon
Plant
25,000+
Net trees

Strategy

Acting as sustainability consultants

Acting as sustainability consultants, we can help to set Net Zero Carbon development strategies in line with Environmental Social Governance (ESG) requirements, and aid in determining forward-thinking aspirations. We can develop tools to assist with reporting to investors and key stakeholders and effectively convey the vision to the design and construction teams you appoint.

Projects and Products

Services that support sustainability

Aside from our Thrive philosophy, which is embedded throughout our practice and in every project we design, we also offer a selection of consultancy services to any business operating within the built environment.

Our supporting services include; WELL AP Accreditation, Carbon Modelling, Embodied One Click (LCA), Early Operational (IES tool), Circularity Measurement and Sustainable Procurement Strategy.

Industry Workshops

Educational Material Matters Workshops

During our workshops, we dive into all things sustainability when it comes to materials. This includes discussions on embodied carbon, supporting health and wellbeing, and embracing the principles of the circular economy. We showcase an array of exciting material samples for an interactive session where participants can challenge themselves to pick out the more sustainable material options and identify the red herrings.

We regularly share our regularly share their knowledge at industry events.

Impact

Making a real impact on our industry

We align every development strategy we advise on with Environmental Social Governance (ESG) requirements and objectives. Our services include developing tools to facilitate reporting to GRESB and investors, as well as effectively communicating aspirations to the wider project teams.

We inhabit this philosophy in our approach too, this is how our practice is committed to moving the industry forward:

  • One of the first architects in the UK to have a qualified WELL Accredited Professional
  • Internal UKGBC regional representatives
  • Net Zero Carbon Champion, Procurement Awards
  • RIBA Council Members
  • Signatories of Architects Declare and the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge