Sustainable design and
sustainability in architecture
Transitioning towards more sustainable design and building practices challenges architects to reconsider what is meant by progress and professional success in the built environment. Andrea Ruffilli Architects is evolving its design process to further reinforce environmental sustainability as a core principle in every project.
The practice is determined to set exemplary standards in sustainable design, continuing to prioritise reuse and designing with durability and future adaptability in mind. We favour simple, long-lasting building solutions, while investing in knowledge and new technology to better understand the efficiency of structures and materials, and reduce the ecological impact of construction and operation.
Private home refurbishment in Chiswick
The re-use of existing structures is a way in which architects can minimise their environmental impact, recognising the huge carbon cost of demolition and reconstruction. The practice promotes designing for longevity and future flexibility to ensure a building’s continued use beyond its original purpose. Through economy of form, space, materials, and by avoiding overly specialist systems, buildings should be easy to maintain and more durable in the long term. Our most recent projects are exploring a range of new, reused and recycled building components and materials, and are increasingly designed with the possible future deconstruction and circular economy in mind.
Low energy home refurbishment in Barcelona
Sustainability is embedded in the design process as a driver of good design rather than being an afterthought or cost to mitigate. The complexity of these issues is an opportunity to challenge and develop knowledge of building technology, existing structures, materiality and is ultimately a chance to create better architecture. We favours low-tech solutions, and improving biodiversity. Providing a connection to nature, natural ventilation and daylight to improve wellbeing and create healthier environments.
Durable and low carbon materials selection
Biodiversity green roof to Victorian house refurbishment in Wimbledon
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