Why We Do What We Do
As part of our 15th Anniversary celebrations, we are revisiting some of our most popular posts. Today it’s the turn of a blog post from back in October 2011 where we explored the principles of why we do what we do. You will not be surprised to hear that the big factors of why we love what we do and what gets us out of bed in the morning remain very similar.
“Working with Eco Design Consultants has helped me to understand and appreciate the hard work that has been put into my own home. I am very lucky to see firsthand all the passion and joy that is put into every project that the team works on.” – Ben
“I love watching the birds in the garden from the window seat that Alan designed for us. The way the bay projects out makes it feel like I’m sitting in the garden, though I’m nice and warm and not disturbing the wildlife.” – Donna
PEOPLE FIRST
We strive to design buildings that you love and look forward to coming home to. Homes that go past the basic requirements of building regulations but uplift the soul and inject enjoyment into everyday life. I’m sure that you have been to places, that you were already longing to visit again as soon as you have left. So why can’t that place be where you live, and you get to visit every day?
For us, people come first not only in our building work, but also in all of our processes. Ethics are at the heart of everything we do from how we treat our staff, and support the local community, to purchasing our office equipment from sustainable providers.
COMFORT
Comfort is a basic human desire, and we believe it should be provided naturally using the building’s fabric, heat from the sun, and lots of insulation to keep fuel costs to a minimum. A truly comfortable building will provide a healthy place to live, help to protect the environment and help to nourish and support your mental health.
FUN
We all need lots of fun in our lives, and it’s our hope that all of our buildings come with heaps of it built in, whether it’s a great view, a slide, or even a secret door to a hidden reading nook. I hope that we bring elements of fun into all stages of the design and build processes for you and everyone who works on the project, because a happy team will always produce their best and go the extra mile in creating your dream home.
ENVIRONMENT
Perhaps the most obvious one on the list, but it is still worth mentioning that the entire team endeavour to take a holistic view of the environment, not only by designing ultra-low energy buildings, but also by using natural materials that can be renewed, reused, and reutilised. A comfortable low energy building, using its form and fabric intelligently will remain affordable for the user and the planet, both now and in the future.
