Sustainability
What we do
Better building performance, from concept to completion.
Creating sustainable buildings requires more than meeting energy targets. It starts with understanding how design decisions influence performance throughout a building’s lifecycle.
Our sustainability team provides practical advice and technical assessments that help improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and support regulatory compliance. Working across residential, commercial, education and mixed-use developments, we help clients make informed decisions from the earliest stages of a project through to construction and certification.
From SAP calculations and Energy Statements to low-carbon design strategies and building performance advice, we deliver solutions that are practical, achievable and aligned with wider project objectives.
Our Approach
Design-led sustainability.
We believe the most effective sustainability strategies are embedded into the design process from the outset rather than added as a compliance exercise later.
By working closely with architects, planners and design teams, we consider factors such as building form, orientation, fabric performance, energy demand and renewable technologies as part of a wider, integrated approach. This helps identify opportunities to improve performance while supporting planning, design and commercial objectives.
Our fabric-first philosophy focuses on reducing energy demand through smarter design and construction, creating buildings that are efficient, comfortable and resilient long into the future.
How we deliver
Practical advice.Measurable results.
Achieving better building performance requires technical expertise, construction knowledge and a clear understanding of evolving regulations.
Unlike many assessment providers, our sustainability services are supported by a team with hands-on experience in architecture and technical design. This enables us to look beyond compliance targets and identify practical solutions that can be successfully delivered on site.
Whether supporting planning submissions, undertaking energy assessments or advising on carbon reduction strategies, we provide clear recommendations that help clients balance sustainability ambitions with programme, budget and regulatory requirements.
The result is a more joined-up approach to sustainability, delivering buildings that perform better for occupants, investors and the environment.
Sustainability Projects
Explore how we're helping create more sustainable, resilient and high-performing places.
Sustainability Insights
Explore the latest thinking on sustainable design, building performance and low-carbon development.
Continuing our Journey to Net Zero
Tracking progress and actions on BoonBrown’s path to Net Zero.
Combining SAP with Architectural Design
How integrated SAP and design services create better project outcomes.
Adaptive reuse; how old stories find new expression in North London
Adaptive reuse reimagines existing buildings for new uses, creating sustainable, cost-effective spaces while preserving their value and character.
Energy saving through Retrofit
Growing awareness of climate change, the UK’s 2050 Net Zero target, and rising energy costs are driving the building industry to improve efficiency, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and adopt renewable technologies.
Balancing environmental responsibility with design quality and commercial reality.
Talk to our Team
Discuss your sustainability goals with our team and discover practical, performance-led solutions.
Georgina Martin
Architectural Director | Architect
Passionate about affordable housing and sustainable communities, Georgina creates practical, design-led solutions that balance quality, viability and long-term social and environmental value.
Lucy Edwards
Architect
As BoonBrown’s Sustainability Champion, Lucy is passionate about creating places that respond thoughtfully to environmental challenges. She blends creative design thinking with practical solutions.
Matt Gray
Senior Architectural Technologist | SAP Assessor
Matt thrives on solving technical challenges and turning ambitious designs into buildable realities. His expertise in compliance, detailing and energy performance helps projects progress smoothly and efficiently.
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