Set up in 2008 as Architects & Sustainability Consultants with the desire to combine both areas of expertise, to provide environmentally sustainable buildings that are not only fit for purpose but also provide delight and enjoyment to the users.

We work on our own design projects and alongside other architects and designers, helping to provide cost effective environmental solutions. We also provide environmental support to developers and contractors to help them fulfil their environmental responsibilities in providing strategies, reports and assessments, required on many construction projects.

Business vision

“Champion great architecture that creates exceptional, fun places to live, work and play without detriment to others or the planet”

Business aims

* Design excellence
* Share enthusiasm and knowledge on environmental sustainability
* To be a carbon neutral company

Business philosophies and beliefs

* Building contribute 50% of the countries carbon dioxide emissions
* Great architecture encourages and enables people to live more sustainably
* Architects have a key role in combating climate change
* Architects can take someone’s dreams and multiply them
* Good architecture is about providing delight

Business Values

* Listening and understanding needs to provide high quality service
* Honest, accurate, prompt and reliable service
* Continuous improvement in services
* Environmentally, socially and economically sustainable

Business mission

We are Passionate about providing the right solution for the client and the end user. Using architectural design and knowledge to maximise resources, such as 'passive measures', reducing energy use and using renewable technology where appropriate. But always ensuring the buildings give delight, are desirable, functional and easily maintained - otherwise true sustainability is not achieved.

Business Information

Date established:: December 2008
Contact details: Alan Budden RIBA, Director, alan@ecodesignconsultants.co.uk, 01908 698364
Business structure Help Basic business structures under UK law include: sole trader, partnership, private company limited by shares, private company limited by guarantee, community interest company, public limited company, private unlimited company, and franchise.: Sole trader, currently
Address of company headquarters: 3 Parklands Great Linford Milton Keynes MK14 5DZ
Countries of operations: United Kingdom
Countries where goods and/or services are sold: United Kingdom
Size of workforce: 3 permanent plus specialist consultants
Financial year Help The 12 months used as a company's accounting period. This may or may not be a calendar year.: 1 April - 31 March
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Details of owners: Alan Budden 100%
Directors' other business interests Help Businesses are asked to list other directorships held by their directors and company secretary: None

Goods and Services

Our services are tailored to enable you to surpass the regulations and planning requirements in a cost effective and efficient way, enabling you to become a leader in the sustainable built environment, using our expert Knowledge.

Services we offer:

* Architectural services, from feasibility studies to site supervision.
* Design of Environmentally Considerate Buildings
* Environmental Demonstration Projects
* Sustainability Strategies
* Code for Sustainable Homes Assessments (CSH)
* Eco Homes Assessments
* Energy Assessments (SAP & EPC)
* Renewable energy reports
* Training / CPD

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