Business Details
22 Years
experience
Sustainable Architects in Sussex
We deliver contemporary architectural designs that unite sustainability, heritage, and innovation to create buildings that perform beautifully and enrich their surroundings. Our work supports clients seeking sensitive adaptations of listed properties, inspiring residential spaces, effective master planning, or efficient commercial schemes. We guide each project with integrity, ensuring a smooth, enjoyable process and outcomes that feel distinctly personal.
Services
Heritage Architecture
Commercial Architecture
Residential Architecture
Master Planning
Interior Design
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in sustainable and conservation architecture.
- Our holistic approach ensures designs benefit both clients and the surrounding environment.
- We specialise in navigating complex planning permissions for heritage and eco projects.
- Our team includes RIBA chartered architects and industry-recognised experts.
- We prioritise ethical practices, including diversity initiatives and environmental activism.
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
- AECB
- IHBC
What people say
Striking eco designs
Expert planning navigation
Collaborative process
Transformative results
Ethical commitment
Services
Master Planning
As master planning architects, we work closely with developers to shape commercially astute schemes that unite visual quality, planning reliability, and financial viability. We begin by discussing your objectives, budget, and early concepts to establish a clear brief. A site visit then enables us to identify how our expertise can add the greatest value. We conclude by providing a transparent, staged fee proposal that outlines the steps required to maximise the potential of your development.
Commercial Architecture
We provide tailored commercial architectural solutions that transform your space into a sustainable, high-performing asset designed to meet your operational needs. Our process begins with an initial discussion to understand your aims, followed by a complimentary site visit where appropriate. We supply a detailed, staged fee proposal with an illustrative sketch, then commence work upon agreement. We also coordinate surveys and support early planning conversations to help streamline approvals.
Residential Architecture
Our residential architecture service supports you whether building anew or transforming existing space. We collaborate to shape a home you love, offering guidance throughout each stage of the journey. Our process begins with an initial call, followed by a local site visit, a staged fee proposal with a sketch, and, once commissioned, a survey and early planning discussions.
Interior design
We provide interior design support for clients seeking beautiful, consciously created spaces that complement our architectural work. Working with Chloe of Materialise Interiors, an award-winning, B Corp Certified and BIID Registered Interior Designer, we ensure dcor, furnishings and finishes are selected with sustainability in mind. Her expertise spans residential and commercial environments, guided by her commitment to regenerative, circular-positive design and informed by her authorship of the book Sustainable Interior Design.
People
Jo Saady
Founder
Jo has pioneered eco-architecture for over 20 years, combining sustainability with heritage conservation. As a RIBA chartered architect and former IHBC trustee, she leads with a focus on ethical design and community impact. Her work balances technical expertise with creative vision, ensuring projects meet both client needs and environmental goals.
Mel Laurie
Practice Manager
Mel ensures smooth practice operations, bringing organisational expertise and a calm approach to project coordination. Her role involves managing workflows and client communications, supporting the team's creative efforts while maintaining operational efficiency.
Katherine Ryan
Senior Architect
Katherine provides technical and design leadership, combining precision with creative problem-solving. Her experience spans residential and commercial projects, focusing on detailed execution of sustainable building standards while mentoring junior staff.
Babatunde Ibrahim
Architect
Babatunde contributes design innovation and technical skills, having joined Ecotecture Ecological Design Ltd through their international sponsorship programme. His perspective enriches the team's approach to diverse architectural challenges, blending global insights with local practice standards.
Graham Whitehouse
Expert Witness
With five decades of architectural experience, Graham provides expert testimony and technical guidance. His deep knowledge of planning regulations and heritage conservation supports complex projects requiring specialist input.
Questions
Do you offer architecture services outside Sussex?
We regularly work across the South East including Surrey and Kent, and are open to travel for suitable projects beyond these areas.
Can I visit your architecture office in Sussex?
Yes, our office at 31 Sussex Rd, Haywards Heath is open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm for face-to-face consultations.
What types of buildings do you design?
We specialise in heritage conservation, commercial buildings, residential projects, and master planning developments of various scales.
What architectural design process do you follow?
As RIBA chartered architects, we follow the RIBA Plan of Work stages to ensure strategic, comprehensive project delivery from inception to completion.
How do we get started?
We begin with a free initial consultation, followed by a site visit and detailed proposal outlining our approach and staged deliverables.