sustainable design
Where possible I minimise the environmental impact of my designs by:
- choosing local materials, thus reducing transport miles
- keeping the amount of concrete involved in the construction to a minimum
- reducing waste by recycling materials in the build and the amount of spoil that has to be removed from site
- sourcing healthy (where possible, native and UK-grown) trees and plants that suit the site so the plants establish quickly, reducing the amount of watering required
I also try to ensure my gardens are environmentally-friendly after the build, by:
- choosing wildlife-friendly planting and including wilder areas where conditions permit
- encouraging recycling of rainwater and making provision for garden composting