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Buttress

Architects

Manchester

Whether working with us as a client, community, team member or peer we believe we are at our best when we approach design as a collective, collaborative process together. We believe in the power of people's creativity to help shape a better world, to build places with meaning. We recognise the privileged and responsible position we are in as built environment professionals to have a positive impact and to do good through the integrity of our actions: our actions on environmental impacts, community and social impacts, our teams and our customers.

We think that a sustainable approach to architecture in its widest sense is fundamental to every project we do. We also think it needs to be part of our every day and not ‘something else’ to have the biggest effect. This means we will speak to you about the impacts your project will have simply and as standard.

Every small change we make helps create a better bigger picture and improves our shared environment. We’re thinkers as much as makers. We believe that architecture is as much about people as buildings, and that buildings should be shaped by their surroundings, their role and the people who’ll use them.

A community of specialists, people are at the heart of our business. We work with a wide variety of clients from commercial businesses, to cultural organisations, to individuals; and add value by bringing expertise and understanding. Making seemingly complex issues understandable and enjoyable.

Projects

The case for retrofit

The most sustainable building is the building that already exists. It already holds a significant carbon advantage over new builds. Alteration, adaption, refit and improvement can, in the majority of

A passion for Passivhaus

Buttress' Alison Haigh a Passivhaus certified consultant, and Leeds studio lead, James Lewis outline the benefits and challenges of designing Passivhaus residential schemes. 25 September 2023

Hilton House shortlisted for AJ Retrofit Award

The awards recognise design excellence that prolongs the life of the built environment. Read more

Sustainability Focus

Passivhaus, Retrofit, Sustainability

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+441612363303
Website
https://buttress.net
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