Sustainability

Harrison Grierson’s advisory and design services promote and support corporate responsibility and sustainability objectives.  Our teams of specialists provide sustainability advice to client organisations on a wide range of environmental, social and economic issues.  These services can be provided either alone or as part of a package incorporating the company’s wider planning, design, engineering and management skills.

Our commitment to sustainability and creative thinking for our clients has lead to the adoption of robust appraisal and assessment tools.  We have applied these tools on projects with the aim of evaluating environmental protection, social equity, economic viability and the efficient use of resources.

More frequently we are assessing projects with respect to climate change effects.  This has particular relevance to rainfall and increased steam and river flows, flood assessments and the protection of habitable buildings.  Harrison Grierson is actively involved in preparing our urban areas to prepare for and withstand the predicted effects of climate change.

Ultimately, Harrison Grierson’s success is defined by the projects it works on.  In many instances our clients have increased their market profile and profitability as a result of working with Harrison Grierson on sustainability initiatives.

	Hobsonville Sustainable Housing for Jennian Homes Harrison Grierson is a recognised leader in the design of housing developments which achieve increased density and land use efficiency while maintaining the amenity and open space anticipated by first home buyers in suburban… view pdf
	Northcote Central project Sustainable Transport for Housing NZ Corporation, North Shore City Council We recognise the importance of placemaking in urban regeneration projects. The careful design of transport networks, route connectivity and block permeability, when integrated with land-use planning, leads to increased mobility and... view pdf
	Rangitane River Park, Kerikeri for Neil Construction Limited Our client wished to establish a country living subdivision in a picturesque, rural setting near Kerikeri. Harrison Grierson’s Urban Design division implemented a successful Management Plan strategy… view pdf
	Sustainability Services for Several clients Harrison Grierson offers a unique set of skills that can deliver sustainable solutions. Whether applied to an organisation, or on a project by project basis, Harrison Grierson offers effective and tailored solutions. Our capability is derived from… view pdf