SOAS recognises the importance of environmental protection and is committed to operating its business responsibly and in compliance with all legal requirements.
SOAS aspires to continually improving its environmental performance through the implementation of the following
* Assess and regularly reassess via monthly meeetings, CPD’s and bi-annual audit, the environmental effects of the organisation’s activities
* Awareness of and compliance with current legislation
* Training of employees in environmental issues
* Continued study and research of advances in the realm of sustainable materials, construction techniques and energy generation.
* Minimise the production of waste
* Minimise material wastage
* Minimise energy wastage
* Promote the use of recycled, recyclable and renewable materials
* Where possible and appropriate take steps to mitigate climate change
* Reduce and/or limit the production of pollutants to water, land and air
* Control noise emissions from operations
* Minimise the risk to the general public and employees from operations and activities undertaken by the organisation
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PROJECTS
* Improving the quality of the indoor environment by selecting breathable and non toxic materials
* Passive solar design employed to provide heat gain in the cooler months and solar shading in the warmer months thus reduces energy consumption
* The use of building energy use and generation simulations to better inform the energy strategy
* Carefully specify sophisticated mechanical equipment and control systems for thermal comfort and efficient energy use
* Selecting LED and CF lighting reduce lighting energy use by approx. 90%
* Where appropriate specify green/brown roof helps with water retention, reducing the heat island effect and promotes biodiversity
* Collecting rainwater from the roof to reduce the water usage of the building
* Promote the use of renewable energy generation devices
SOAS aspires to continually improving its environmental performance through the implementation of the following
* Assess and regularly reassess via monthly meeetings, CPD’s and bi-annual audit, the environmental effects of the organisation’s activities
* Awareness of and compliance with current legislation
* Training of employees in environmental issues
* Continued study and research of advances in the realm of sustainable materials, construction techniques and energy generation.
* Minimise the production of waste
* Minimise material wastage
* Minimise energy wastage
* Promote the use of recycled, recyclable and renewable materials
* Where possible and appropriate take steps to mitigate climate change
* Reduce and/or limit the production of pollutants to water, land and air
* Control noise emissions from operations
* Minimise the risk to the general public and employees from operations and activities undertaken by the organisation
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PROJECTS
* Improving the quality of the indoor environment by selecting breathable and non toxic materials
* Passive solar design employed to provide heat gain in the cooler months and solar shading in the warmer months thus reduces energy consumption
* The use of building energy use and generation simulations to better inform the energy strategy
* Carefully specify sophisticated mechanical equipment and control systems for thermal comfort and efficient energy use
* Selecting LED and CF lighting reduce lighting energy use by approx. 90%
* Where appropriate specify green/brown roof helps with water retention, reducing the heat island effect and promotes biodiversity
* Collecting rainwater from the roof to reduce the water usage of the building
* Promote the use of renewable energy generation devices
