Environmental Mission Statement
TTH Architects recognise that architecture has a unique responsibility in the management of world resources and particularly the emission of greenhouse gases contributing to global warming.
TTH Architects are committed to progressive environmental design and management policies which seek to conserve world resources and substantially reduce all forms of pollution particularly greenhouse gas emissions.
Mission Statement adopted by TTH Architects, 13 June 2005
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Ideas for Change -
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In adopting this mission statement TTH recognise the need for the office to: -
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reduce the Practice's own environmental impact
seek to reduce the impact of the industry in general
A number of ideas are being explored (see below) to progress the integration of the mission statement into the life of the office.
Why not a full Environmental Policy?
It was considered that to launch a full EP at this stage would be misleading. The development of the new policy is at an early stage, and all members of staff (and Clients!) are invited to contribute.
The intention is that a fully detailed Environmental Policy will be adopted in due course when the necessary systems and management procedures are in place.
Who is coordinating the changes?
A small working group has been formed to meet regularly and ensure progress is being made.
Are any specific areas being targeted?
The Environmental Working Group has identified 5 key areas for action, with indicators of progress attached.
| Item | Indicator |
| Conservation of energy and resources within the office | ISO 14001 or equivalent |
| Staff education/resources | Seminar programme & reference library |
| Architectural design | BREEAM or equivalent |
| Product specification | Product rating system - BREEAM or equivalent |
| Client awareness |
(Mission Statement) Environmental policy dialogue |
EWG, March 2006
BREEAM Update
The office has now had two members of staff trained as BREEAM assessors, and have started assessment on the first project.
BS 8555 Environmental Management System
Training has also been completed for BS 8555 (equivalent to ISO 14001 for small businesses) with Groundworks London, and implementation of Phase 1 has already commenced.
In time strategies for all the areas listed above will come under the umbrella of BS 8555.
BS 8555 Implementation Team, September 2007