Out of this foundation we have developed a comprehensive vision of sustainability, based on five core values that shape every project:
Urbanism
Whether at the scale of a city or within a single building, we create spaces that are fundamentally urban—that is, spaces for inclusive and diverse communities, where civic life is both an aspiration and a practice, where resources are distributed efficiently and equitably, and which are resilient in the face of challenges.
Culture
We uphold the existing cultures in which we work, in all their diversity. We believe that acting with respect for the qualities of a place—made possible by engaging with those who know the culture best—creates more socially and environmentally just communities.
Contemporary Design
We practice contemporary design, whether in new construction, renovation, or adaptive reuse. Using leading technology, we design programmatic, aesthetic, and performance innovations for today, with flexibility to meet the needs of future generations.
Natural Environments
Recognizing that the built environment is one of the greatest causes of—and source of potential solutions to—climate change and other ecological challenges, we preserve and restore natural environments, by designing high-performance buildings and communities to beneficially impact ecosystems, and thus human health and well-being.
Fiscal Responsibility
Finally, we support our clients’ and communities’ fiscal responsibility. We know that designers play a crucial role in the responsible stewardship of resources—not only during project delivery, but also long afterward, in a project’s ongoing maintenance, use, and eventual decommissioning or repurposing.
We are passionate about sustaining the world through our work. Our role as designers, therefore, is to thoughtfully curate and manage human impact, to the benefit of our clients, our communities, and the planet—knowing that the living world is what sustains us and what must be sustained by us in turn.
For more about BBB’s sustainability commitment, please download the complete Sustainability Action Plan.
