Environmental, Social and Governance:  Our practice is guided by fundamental values that emphasise creative and considered design. We aim to reduce our environmental impact while enhancing the wellbeing of those who use our buildings.

As architects and designers, we have a unique opportunity to shape the built environment for lasting, positive change. ESG principles are integral to our approach, ensuring that every project we design is considered for its sustainability and social impact.

ENVIRONMENTAL

  • Carbon Reduction – We are committed to lowering carbon emissions through both building design and operational efficiency.
  • Circular Economy – We explore opportunities for material reuse, reclamation, recycling, retrofitting, and future adaptability to minimise waste and environmental impact.
  • Sustainable Office Practices – We actively reduce our environmental footprint in daily operations by minimising printing, recycling the majority of our waste (collected by bicycle due to our city-centre location), and reducing car travel to sites by prioritising public transport and online meetings where possible.
  • Continual Learning – We are dedicated to ongoing professional development (CPD), expanding our expertise in environmental issues and integrating sustainable solutions into our designs.
  • Architects Declare – Stickland Wright is a proud member of Architects Declare, a collective of professionals committed to addressing the climate and ecological crisis, ensuring that sustainability remains at the heart of our practice.
  • LEAF – We have invested in specialist training, research and software to offer low energy design and retrofit advice to our clients.

SOCIAL

  • People – At Stickland Wright, we are committed to supporting and amplifying important, often unheard voices within our community. We strive to ensure a fairer representation of diverse perspectives, particularly when they can enrich discussions and contribute to more resilient and inclusive outcomes.
  • Places – We believe in creating healthy buildings that enhance well-being and drive positive social outcomes. Through our expertise in wellbeing-focused design, we support projects in achieving these goals, fostering environments that benefit both people and communities.
  • Charity – We actively support local community initiatives by gifting our time and expertise to meaningful causes.
  • Employees – We empower our team to shape the future of our practice through focus and review groups, embedding engagement and collaboration into every stage of our design process.
  • Practice – Closer to home, we are an equal opportunities employer and champion of the distinct qualities and personalities within our team. We believe that if individuals are permitted to explore their passions, that we as a business will also be enriched and rewarded.

GOVERNANCE

  • Accreditation – As a practice and as individuals, we hold accreditation with several professional bodies, ensuring the highest standards in our work.
  • Quality Assurance – We have implemented an in-house Quality Management System, enabling continuous review and improvement of our operations.
  • Management – Our directors oversee all projects, providing leadership and maintaining full oversight from start to finish.
  • Communication – We prioritise clear and effective communication, ensuring that we are accessible and responsive to our clients and stakeholders.
  • SW+ – We have created a specialist division to keep up with the ever-changing environment of regulations and compliance, to underpin the advice we offer.