Commended For Sustainability
At SGA we are committed to creating sustainable communities through our dedication to Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD). SGA integrates and supports ESD principles through our innovative approach to architecture, and are recognised as being one of New Zealand’s leading practices in this field. We aim to produce passive buildings which have minimal ecological footprints. SGA are also proud signatories of Architects Declare, a movement in the architectural industry that aims to combat climate breakdown and biodiversity loss through conscious and regenerative design.
Our holistic view of sustainability considers environmental, social and economic factors during the design process to form the basis of all designs.
SGA’s sustainability performance criteria include a number of objectives;
Responsive to the local climate
Maximise the use of natural and renewable resources - sun, water, earth and air
Integrate passive solar design, including natural ventilation
Minimise CO2 generating factors associated with buildings
Reduce and recycle waste through consideration in design and prefabrication
Minimise demand for energy
Flexibility of use to meet changing needs
Use of robust and low maintenance materials and finishes where appropriate
Use of recycled materials where appropriate
The creation of a healthy environment.