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Philosophy

Edgington Spink and Hyne believe that good design is based on sound basic principles and a full and careful analysis of the problem. Such an approach will allow solutions to be devised and lead to a successful response to the Clients requirements. An essential ingredient is regular dialogue with the Client.

Continuing throughout the project, this will lead to a scheme that responds coherently in overall concept and in detailed design. Site location, physical and spatial influences will all have a profound effect, new buildings can (and should) take account of the old, the large and small especially when located close together. 

Design teams formed at the outset will, where possible, be kept intact for the duration of the project. They will be led by a Partner with wide ranging experience, who will retain overall control through to completion. The end design should be aesthetically pleasing, efficiently fulfill its tasks and pay due regard to its environment.

Training

In accordance with the requirements of the Royal Institute of British Architects regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminars are arranged for all staff to attend. These cover all aspects of the construction and design processes including Health and Safety issues.

In addition our Planning Supervisors are able to provide advice to the designers on health and safety issues at practice seminars and in the course of the design development of a scheme.

Equal Opportunities Policy

Edgington Spink and Hyne is committed to promoting an equal opportunities policy and will take all reasonable steps to observe the provisions of various current Acts of Parliament relating to equal opportunities.

The Partnership will not permit harassment or discrimination in any form on the grounds of race, gender, disability sexual orientation, age or religion, and will implement positive disciplinary action where such cases occur.

Sustainability

Edgington Spink & Hyne have a commitment to actively implement Agenda 21 this includes: -

·         Raising awareness of environmental issues.

·         Increasing public participation.

·         Protecting and improving the environment, e.g. reducing CO² emissions.

·         Creating a safe and healthy living environment.

As such, where ever possible, due regard is taken of the following:

(a)  Use of materials with low embodied energy.

(b)   Local products and materials to reduce transportation pollution.

(c)   A high proportion of recycled, non-toxic, low allergen and CFC free materials.

(d)   Hardcore and fill as far as reasonably practicable should consist of recycled material obtained locally, and consideration must also be given to the award of contracts to local companies and the employment of local workers.

(e)   The development should aim to achieve the BREEAM (Building  Research Establishment  Environmental  Assessment  Method)  environmental standard, and the buildings should be of high architectural merit.