In the past decade the urgency of the global environmental crisis has emerged as a pressing priority,
one which requires action, not just by governments, but by all concerned individuals and groups.
Those involved in the procurement and management of buildings are in a privileged position
to contribute to the solution through the responsible application of design and innovation.

The Church owns and manages many existing, often historic, buildings and it is becoming clear that these make a significant contribution to our environmental impact. The installation of photovoltaic panels at
St. Silas Church in Pentonville demonstrates how we can facilitate the desire of Church communities
to reduce their carbon footprint, even when they are housed in an historic building.

However, each case must be addressed with sensitivity, being mindful of the bigger picture. Sometimes
the solution is to 're-cycle' an existing building, such as our reconstruction of the fire gutted grade 1 listed church of All Saints' at Dulwich, or to introduce enhanced thermal insulation to a building which simply makes the best use of passive systems of lighting and ventilation as with our work at Malling Abbey. Sometimes there is the opportunity to introduce more radical features, such as the ground source heat pump and rainwater harvesting employed at Chelmsford Museum, which saved 40% in power and
water consumption. The examples below are projects which we have been involved with and
which illustrate how sustainable design features have been integrated into them.