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Materials
Sustainable Materials in Practice
Materials
Sustainability is not a label we add at the end of a project; it is a question we ask from the beginning: how will this building live, age, and eventually be transformed?
We prioritize materials that are locally available, repairable, and honest in their expression. Timber, stone, earth, and metal each carry a story, and we choose them carefully based on climate, usage, and lifecycle.
Circular thinking pushes us to ask what happens after the first life of a building. Detailing for disassembly, flexible planning, and adaptable structures all make it easier for spaces to evolve instead of being demolished.