Sustainability Statement

Sustainability Statement

Last updated: June 2026

RDO Architectural Design Ltd recognises the importance of reducing environmental impact within the built
environment.

As a residential architectural design and technical consultancy, our role is to help clients make informed, practical
and proportionate design decisions that consider energy efficiency, material use, buildability, regulatory
compliance and long-term performance

1. Our approach

We aim to integrate sustainability considerations into our design and consultancy work where appropriate to the project brief, site constraints, budget, statutory requirements and client objectives.

Our approach is practical, evidence-led and proportionate. We avoid making broad or unsupported environmental
claims and recognise that each project has different opportunities and constraints

2. Design considerations

Where relevant, we consider:

  • Efficient use of existing buildings and structures.
  • Opportunities for retrofit, adaptation and improvement before unnecessary demolition
  • Building fabric performance.
  • Thermal efficiency and compliance with Building Regulations.
  • Practical construction detailing to reduce defects and improve long-term performance.
  • Durable and appropriate material choices.
  • Natural light, ventilation and internal comfort.
  • Coordination with consultants where energy, ecology, drainage or sustainability input is required.
  • Waste reduction through clear technical information and coordinated design.

3. Operational commitments

As a business, we seek to reduce unnecessary environmental impact by:

  • Working digitally where practical.
  • Reducing unnecessary printing.
  • Using electronic document issue and cloud-based project information.
  • Planning site visits efficiently.
  • Using remote meetings where appropriate.
  • Maintaining organised project records to reduce duplication and rework.
  • Working with consultants and suppliers who support responsible business practices.

4. Commitments and continuous improvement

RDO Architectural Design Ltd is committed to developing its management systems, environmental awareness and sustainability approach as the business grows. RDO has signed the SME Climate Commitment and is a Supply Chain Sustainability School Silver member. These commitments support the business in developing a structured and responsible approach to environmental improvement. We will review this Sustainability Statement periodically and update it where necessary to reflect changes in our business activities, services, commitments and applicable guidance.

5. Supply chain and consultants

Where appropriate, we seek to work with consultants, suppliers and professional partners who can support responsible design, compliance and environmental good practice.

We recognise that sustainability in residential projects often requires collaboration between clients, designers,
consultants, contractors, suppliers and approving bodies.

6. Important note

This Sustainability Statement is intended to describe our approach and commitments. It does not guarantee that every project will achieve a specific environmental standard, certification, carbon reduction, energy performance level or sustainability outcome unless this is expressly agreed as part of a project-specific appointment

General enquiry information may be kept for a reasonable period so that we can manage enquiries and follow up appropriately. Client project records may be retained for longer where required for professional, legal, contractual, accounting, insurance or regulatory reasons.

When information is no longer required, we will securely delete, destroy or anonymise it.

These measures may include secure business systems, access controls, password protection, multi-factor authentication, cloud storage controls, device security, software updates, antivirus protection and appropriate internal procedures.

We will only send marketing communications where we are permitted to do so under applicable law. Where consent is required, we will ask for consent separately and you can withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office if you are unhappy with how your personal information has been handled.