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Sustainability

At MODE, we are committed to protecting the environment and the planet we live on.

Leveraging our world of experience and expertise, MODE integrates environmental, social and governance factors into our decision making. Our commitment to building a sustainable future is by taking action in the areas where we can have the greatest impact.

As architects experienced in designing highly sustainable buildings, MODE has delivered the Education Gateways (EDGY) Building which has 6 Star Green Star rating and Charles Darwin University Trade Training Centre that has been awarded the Sustainable Architecture Award. We are well equipped to deliver innovative, sustainable buildings and environmentally friendly designs integrating climate change mitigation. As part of developing our sustainable strategy, we strive to specify renewable or low carbon materials, as well as incorporating active and passive sustainable strategies and technologies such as solar panels, power generation and natural light and ventilation.

 

Our Sustainability Action Plan

We launched our Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) in 2023, extending our existing commitment towards the environment into our values, purpose and business strategy.

Our SAP incorporated the framework and approaches introduced by the Architects Declare movement and builds upon our existing Environmental Management System (EMS) that has been certified for ISO 14001 - Environment, that includes our endorsed Environmental Design Principles, Environmental Control Manual, EMS Studio & Initiatives Checklist as well as Green Building Principles.

As architects experienced in designing highly sustainable buildings, MODE has delivered the Education Gateways (EDGY) Building which has 6 Green Star rating and Charles Darwin University Trade Training Centre that has been awarded the Sustainable Architecture Award.

In our SAP, we have penned down our actions and roles according to the listed commitments and our progress towards this will be periodically evaluated through the MODE Green Team committee which would eventually develop the SAP to Regenerative Action Plan.

 

The EMS Team

Our SAP builds upon our existing Environmental Management System (EMS) that has been certified for ISO 14001 - Environment. This sets out a framework to identify impacts on the environment, define controls to minimise environmental impacts, prevent and reduce pollution and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Throughout the practice, the EMS includes compliance actions such as recycling and waste, printing and photocopying, cleaning, energy use, water conservation, travel as well as education and continued development.

 

The Green Team

MODE has an established Green Team committee that meets periodically to discuss overall practice environmental strategy and initiatives, maintains compliance to EMS as well as providing opportunities to educate and train in areas of sustainability. The Green Team committee structure under the guidance of our Principals is headed by the Committee Chairperson and composed of Green Team representatives from each studio to ensure regional differences are represented.

The Green Team committee play a pivotal role in the continuing development and carrying out of our SAP, with Green Team representatives leading the implementation of actions and deliverables within their respective studio. The representatives will also keep the committee up to date, comment and put forward ideas for further development of SAP at quarterly meetings.