Practice
While the acronym below might spell BASIC, the principles are about understanding the purpose, emotional attitude, cultural style, and functionality requirements of each unique client. Our goal is to foster a genuine soul connection for our clients between nature, and the spaces and built environments that frame and support their lives. Our aim is to tailor-make the home of their dreams.
Our Values & Principles
Biophilia
At Shepherd Design Architects we are committed to using biophilic design principles for rewilding our built environments and bringing back to life thriving ecosystems.
Affordability
We design quality and affordable housing options with beautiful architecturally designed spaces, accessible—for everyone. We listen to our clients, offering a greater range of options in cladding, interior fit-out options and material selections, to meet their budget.
Sustainability
We design energy efficient buildings—with environmentally sourced materials. We employ passive design, biophilic design and cradle to cradle principles, along with new innovations in manufacturing processes. We will work with our clients to lower carbon emissions as much as practicable with an aim to being carbon positive by 2050.
Innovation
We use innovative architectural design solutions, with modern construction methods to adapt over time to the changing needs of our clients. Through modular design we aim to make homes more accessible and affordable.
Community
At Shepherd Design Architects we understand the value of community focused developments. Encouraging community ties, through architecture and urban planning to support and strengthen a sense of identity, purpose and place.