If you are interested in finding out more about what becoming a B-Corp means for an architectural practice, join Rachael Austin from Austin Design Works at this online lunchtime talk to hear about their journey to becoming B-Corp earlier this year.
During the talk, you will hear about why they decided that becoming a B-Corp was important for the business, B-Corp for architecture practices, what the process entailed, and their future ongoing commitment to B-Corp values.
About Rachael Austin
Rachael Austin is an award-winning landscape designer and the co-director of Austin Design Works alongside architect Matt Austin to focus on biodiversity net gain and delivering masterplans for medium sized, net zero housing developments.
Rachael led the practice through a successful B-Corp verification process earlier this year.
She takes an approach to landscape design that enhances and works with nature and improves the well-being of people who live and work in the places she creates, such as the Museum in the Park in Stroud.
About Austin Design Works
Based in the southwest of England, Austin Design Works specialises in rural architecture and landscape architectural design. Expertise in Passivhaus, energy conservation, and healthy building systems brings sustainability to the core of their projects.
They talk about respect for traditional crafts, nature, and the history of a place, comes through in the sensitive design of the buildings, landscapes, gardens, and community spaces.
The team believes that holistic design brings with it beauty, a sense of belonging and delight, enhancing wellbeing and the environment for generations to come.
