Environmental consultancy

Helping to protect and enhance our environment for future generations

Our local and global environment not only affects how we live, but how we design. The challenge of protecting and enhancing our environment for future generations is at the forefront of what we do.

Our environmental consultants work with clients to develop solutions that minimise environmental impacts and the use of natural resources, whilst considering the local setting.

Our team of environmental specialists work alongside clients and design teams to ensure that potential environmental issues are identified early on, and opportunities are taken to maximise environmental sustainability whilst minimising unnecessary cost and delay. This helps to ensure significant development projects like 101 Prince of Wales Drive and Convoys Wharf achieve the necessary approvals to enable planning permission to be granted without delay.

Working as a multi-disciplinary team, we provide the full range of environmental services required on projects, drawing on our experience across the globe to provide expert advice and design, from concept through to project completion. Belgrade Waterfront is an excellent example of how our multi-disciplinary leadership and expertise is enabling the introduction of quality facilities not seen before in this region.

Services we offer

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Air quality

Poor air quality has negative effects on health, the environment and the economy. In recent years, air quality has become a key consideration in planning new developments and regulatory authorities require robust evidence to demonstrate that those developments do not worsen local air quality.

BuroHappold’s specialist scientists and consultants have in-depth experience in addressing air quality issues through the planning, design, construction and operation of projects. Using the most up to date air quality dispersion models in our assessments we work closely with transportation, energy, utilities and building services colleagues to find solutions in advance of planning and construction.

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Ecology and biodiversity management

The integration of biodiversity into development designs, and the potential impacts on ecology, are now key aspects of the planning and design process.

BuroHappold’s in-house ecology expertise enables us to work closely with engineers, architects and designers to provide a fully integrated design team, offering cost-effective solutions to complex planning and design issues.

Environmental assessment and management

Our environmental assessment and management team are experts in managing the issues and impacts which arise on development sites, whilst also maximising opportunities for environmental enhancement and social value.