Environmental Design
Robothams is committed to reducing the impact of its work and the way its Practice operates, on the environment. Having widely consulted within the company and by making reference to good Practice within the construction industry, we intend for this to be an on-going process of development by continually assessing our environmental impact. Currently, we are working on assessing our carbon footprint and reducing its impact on the environment.
During the day-today running of the office staff are encouraged to utilise public transport for the journey to work as well as journeys made on company business. Steps are being taken to move towards a paperless office, while all personal and business waste is recycled where possible. Our environmental policy covers all aspects of office management with energy efficiency being a primary factor. The office uses natural ventilation and a low pressure water heating system with heated air re-circulated using ceiling mounted fans.
Robothams also seeks to design energy efficient buildings and actively promotes sustainable design to our clients. Strategies for sustainable design are considered at the earliest stage in a project and we have a wide range of experience within the office to create a holistic approach.
Case Study 1: North Leamington School
This £22million new school campus in Leamington, designed under the BREEAM Schools criteria features a Biomass Heat Source and has a 20% increase in insulation on the Building Regulations.
Case Study 2: ACT UK
This £3.1million new training facility in Coventry, designed under the BREEAM Bespoke Criteria features a Ground Source Heat Pump and a sustainable urban drainage system.
Case Study 3: Environmental Company Rebrand
The company has invested heavily in ensuring that its new corporate image minimised it’s impact on the environment. All paper and card for the new media were sourced from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) approved forests, and old media was recycled on disposal.
