How our environmental strategy works

A performance focused approach, which by using targets and performance metrics defines measurable ways to assess our environmental impact and to translate ambition into reality.

This is structured around MICA’s six central themes, each of which has a series of key criteria. Each theme contains between 2 and 7 criteria. (24 criteria in total across the themes). Under each criteria is a range of specific Key Performance Indicators which measure a particular process or outcome. These are all related to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and incorporate the RIBA 2030 Climate

Thinking strategically about how we live

Promoting vibrant, diverse and healthy spaces

Emerging patterns

Spatial layout

Mix and character

Social and economic

Mobility and transport Environment

Future proofed

Key performance indicators

Vibrancy

Health

Accessibility

Challenge KPI’s in addition to MICA’s own developed versions. They are also compliant with MICA’s ISO 14001 accreditation, and MICA’s own principles for Environmental and Social Governance.

Which criteria and indicators are relevant at which stage will depend upon the type of studio activity and the stage it is at. It is not expected that any one project or activity will necessarily cover all the criteria. The purpose is to create a holistic working approach which can stand alone if need be, or equally dovetail under client or team strategies as appropriate, and according to project needs.

Delivering high performance, low energy regenerative design solutions

Embodied

Passive Design Measures

Waste

Sustainable Water Cycle

Sustainable Life Cycle Value

Good health and wellbeing