Sustainability

Design with intention. Build with impact

We believe great workplaces shouldn’t cost the planet. At SW1, sustainability isn’t a layer we add – it’s built into how we think, plan, and deliver. From early strategy to final fit-out, we help clients make better choices: for people, for business, and for the environment.

Our Sustainability Commitment

We’re committed to creating spaces that are smart, responsible, and long-lasting. That means:
  • Prioritising environmental performance from day one, including evaluating embodied carbon and material impacts
  • Using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)–informed thinking to guide design decisions where relevant
  • Choosing materials that are low-impact and ethically sourced
  • Designing with flexibility, longevity, and wellbeing in mind
  • Collaborating with clients, vendors, and teams to raise the bar
Our approach is practical, transparent, and always evolving. We don’t claim perfection – but we’re serious about progress.

Materials & Methods

  • Low-VOC paints, adhesives, and finishess
  • FSC-certified timber and recycled materials
  • Passive design strategies: daylight, airflow, heat control
  • Energy-efficient lighting and controls
  • Reuse and repurpose of furniture and fittings where viable
  • Waste reduction through smart planning and procurement
Consideration of embodied carbon benchmarks when selecting materials and construction methods. We work closely with suppliers, consultants, and contractors to ensure environmental goals – including Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)–aligned outcomes – are realistic, measurable, and met.

Impact

84%

of recent projects used low-VOC materials, project x

67%

reduction in construction waste on project x

35%

improvement in energy efficiency for project x

92%

of furniture reused on project x

100%

of timber sourced from certified sustainable forests