As of 2020, the construction sector was responsible for an alarming third of the UK’s total waste output. Driven by our dedication to sustainability and propelled by our B-Corp certification, we are committed to finding inventive solutions to minimize our impact on the construction industry’s waste problem.
This is evident in our values led approach to designing, from the terrazzo fireplace made from recycled materials in Inhabit Queen’s Gardens, to the tabletops made from coffee granules in the Corner at Tate Modern. However, one specific challenge is how to responsibly and meaningfully deal with the surplus samples that regularly make their way into our possession. Previously, we used our London Festival of Architecture (LFA) event ‘Make it, Don’t Waste it’ as a creative solution, however, this only dealt with a small fraction of our excess samples. It became evident that a more comprehensive approach was needed to tackle the larger volume that persisted.
