Throughout all project types, Gardiner Architects have a commitment to sustainable, responsible and considered design.

As a firm, we believe that an awareness of the impact the building industry has on the environment is essential. We take pride in being a part of the pursuit in reducing carbon emissions produced during construction and later during habitation. We apply developed practices to allow for home occupiers to be well set up to do the same.

We believe sustainability is based in a relational design approach, where the built outcome is seen as an integral part of its environment. We strive for an integrated solution that includes passive and active systems and the form of our buildings is often generated from the notion of controllable northern sun, access to natural light and protection from prevailing winds. To read more about an architectural approach to reducing carbon production, click here.

As part of our ongoing exploration of sustainable design, Gardiner Architects have expertise in the design of Engineered Mass Timber buildings. Timber is carbon neutral and has far better environmental credentials compared to steel and concrete. Engineered Mass Timber is a method of construction that utilises large structural timber elements, often with an emphasis on pre-fabrication. Engineered Mass Timber comes in many forms, and suits a wide variety of project types due to its structural efficiency, quick construction, and natural appearance. We have a range of articles focusing on the use of Engineered Mass Timber on our journal.