RCZM subscribe to collaboative working for RIBA Stage 7 through to 4 through a combination of field studies, design, computer simulation and occupant enagement. RCZM develope design to perform and comply with national and local policies, regulations and standards in the bio-regional context of;

The Spatial Portrait

The design does not prejudice the quality of the built and natural environment

The design improves health and social inclusion

The impact of climate change is mitigated

Project vision and objectives

Financially viable

Health and social inclusion

Climate change

Quality of Public realm for residents and visitors

Health and social inclusion

Safe, stronger, more cohesive

The spatial strategy and strategic development locations

Minimal travel demand post-occupancy

Efficient use of previously developed land

Ensuring appropriate use

In response to climate change

Minimise use of energy and natural resources

Mitigate the threat of flooding

Improve biodiversity

Improve mobility and accessibility

Providing the associated infrastructure to support new development

Natural systems; climate, water resources, geology, waste and bio-diversity

Built environment; navigable, adaptable, contributory and quality of place making

Mobility; user-heierachies, strategies, routes and methods

Economy; local profile, history, innovation, employment levels, costs, GO's and NGO's and population

Social quality of life; demographics, local associations, entertainment, arts, societies and transition networks

Physical quality of life; housing, health and wellbeing, education, crime, employment, social centres, pollution and outdoor space

Promoting social inclusion and Improving quality of Life

Urban design, townscape character and historic environment

Community safety and cultural and community development

Green spaces, leisure and sport

Maintaining a balanced supply

Maintaining the functional character of the site

Strengthening prosperity

Enabling diversity

The aim of the RCZM Project Eco-system is to improve quality of life and wellbeing through a decarbonised society of innovation and empowerment with consistent long term ripple effects. The sustainability strategy is brought to fruition by wrapping the three pillars of sustainability through;

Soft Landings

The RIBA Plan of Works

Building Information Managemnent (BIM), Life Cycle Costing (LCC) and Life Cycle Analysis(LCA)

RCZM's supporting analytical services

Software tools