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SUSTAINABLE<br />
MASTERPLANNING SOLUTIONS<br />
FOR TODAY'S BUILT ENVIRONMENT<br />
<strong>Buro</strong> <strong>Happold</strong> is leading the way in designing masterplans that are more<br />
environmentally responsible - sustainability is considered part of our everyday<br />
approach to engineering the built environment. Growing concern surrounding<br />
issues such as global warming and climate change means that the role of the<br />
engineer has never been so critical in the delivery of masterplans that are both<br />
functional and sustainable. We strive to create places that ‘touch the earth<br />
lightly’ and welcome the challenges this presents.<br />
Our engineers work with architects,<br />
planners and clients to develop efficient,<br />
effective and environmentally responsible<br />
solutions, allowing us to identify designs<br />
that maximise opportunities for achieving<br />
sustainable outcomes and minimising<br />
impacts. We consider the potential<br />
environmental impact of new buildings and<br />
infrastructure, as well as other key factors<br />
such as ground remediation, flood risk,<br />
transport noise, air and water quality, waste<br />
management and habitat creation. We also<br />
continue to examine and identify new and<br />
more responsible ways to:<br />
• Limit our use of natural resources by<br />
adopting more responsible approaches<br />
• Seek more efficient methods to move<br />
people, products and waste<br />
• Encourage new and alternative<br />
technologies to meet existing needs<br />
In this arena the use of on-site or<br />
decentralised infrastructure through new<br />
and innovative approaches that we are<br />
researching will have a role to play and<br />
will help us to safeguard the longevity of<br />
our planet, and improve the quality of the<br />
places that we create.<br />
Our masterplanning solutions aim to:<br />
• Follow the principles of environmental<br />
best practice<br />
• Combine commercial realism with<br />
community needs<br />
• Reduce the environmental impact of<br />
development<br />
• Enhance the quality and safety of the<br />
built environment<br />
• Engage the ongoing participation of<br />
local people<br />
• Encourage the sustainable use of energy<br />
and resources<br />
• Enable building projects to achieve<br />
their full potential<br />
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