Love Design Studio

We’re excited to share that while Love Design Studio will continue to have a base in Islington, we’re also setting up a new office in Hackney and we’re taking an intentionally thrifty approach to furnishing it 💚 Love Zero Waste Our goal? Avoid buying anything new. Instead, we’re focusing on repurposed, donated, or recycled furniture to create a space that aligns with our values. We’re taking it slow: no rushing, no unnecessary purchases, just thoughtful decisions to ensure we only bring in what we truly need. Here’s what we’re on the lookout for: 🪑 Desks 📚 Bookshelves ❄️ Fridge 🖥 Chairs 🛋 Sofas or lounge chairs for breakout spaces ☕ Kitchen essentials If you have items that need a second life or know of resources that can help, we’d love to hear from you! #SustainableOffice #CircularEconomy #LoveDesignStudio

Marking the fifth instalment in our Employee Spotlight series, we would like to introduce Polly Turton, our resident Head of Climate Action and Public Health. Polly occupies a relatively unique spot here, as her dual role spans across both Love Design Studio and our sister company, Shade the UK. As such, we thought it would be interesting to dig into her role and discover more about the crucial work she contributes to across both organisations. Click the link for the full spotlight interview to learn more about Polly and our work on climate action and public health.  https://lnkd.in/e3CaJJbJ #LoveDesignStudio #ClimateAction #builtenvironment #ShadetheUK #ClimateAdaptation #PublicHealth #ClimateResilience

This project with The Grantham Institute is hands down the one I’m most proud of since starting Shade the UK. Soon we will release our report and host a webinar (4th December) with LSE and the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change & the Environment to share what we've been working on in Islington, which combines the stories of those affected with detailed thermal analysis of the buildings and spaces where our most vulnerable people live. We chose Islington because, due to its geolocation, environment, architecture, and population, it is projected to be one of the most affected areas in the UK by rising temperatures. Working with the Grantham Institute feels like coming full circle. I’ve been hooked ever since attending my first Grantham Annual Lecture in 2015, where Mary Robinson spoke about Climate Justice; it completely reshaped my thinking about climate action (and got me off the carbon tunnel vision). Since then, I’ve been a regular at their events (personal favourite: Brian Eno’s talk on how the creative industries can inspire climate action!). This collaboration has been a real honour, and we can’t wait to share more about it with you all. Please see the details below on the webinar we’d love for you to join us and keep an eye out for the report! Thank you to the Shade the UK and Love Design Studio teams :) and of course Dr Candice Howarth & Anna Beswick for trusting us with this work.

We're driving forward ESG at Hunters - The Furniture Company As part of our commitment to Sustainability and wider ESG, we're partnering with Love Design Studio to create an Impact Report and Net Zero roadmap. A key part of this process is internal input and engagement and so we recently held a workshop session to develop our ESG targets and to understand what we've already done and where we want to be in the future. It was an engaging session with all participants coming away feeling energised and excited about the future of ESG both in our business and our industry. #ESG #Sustainability

Join us for our upcoming webinar “UK Heatwaves: Are We Prepared? Developing an Overheating Index for Buildings”   Shade the UK have teamed up with Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change & the Environment at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and Love Design Studio on a research project to address overheating risk within buildings.   The webinar will discuss the launch of the research report and its key findings, including: ✅ the current heat risk in London, with a focus on Islington ✅ the gap in user friendly methodologies and technologies that assess overheating risk in existing buildings ✅ stories from Islington residents capturing their experiences of living and working in overheated buildings ✅ how an overheating index would benefit homeowners/renters, what it could look like, and the next steps in developing one 📅 Wednesday 4th December, 12-1:15pm 📍 Zoom – Sign up here https://lnkd.in/gWpsJqBa   Whether you're an architect, policymaker, homeowner, renter, consultant, or sustainability enthusiast, we’re opening up our report for public consultation. This is your chance to contribute to the conversation and have your say in how we can communicate heat risk within our buildings.   #ClimateAdaptation #HeatResilience #SustainableBuildings #Webinar #HeatRisk #Heatwave #BuiltEnvironment

📢 We are hiring! Love Design Studio are seeking an experienced and motivated BREEAM Assessor to join our team.    This role will involve leading BREEAM assessments from the feasibility stage through to project completion, providing technical sustainability support across a wide range of projects, and guiding clients on the most effective paths to BREEAM compliance. There may also be opportunities to contribute to other areas of environmental design and sustainable services, such as building performance analysis, whole life-cycle carbon assessments, or other sustainability certifications.   Duties & Responsibilities:   ▪ Manage BREEAM assessments at all stages of the project, ensuring compliance and driving efficient outcomes. ▪ Advise design teams and clients on the most cost-effective and beneficial routes for BREEAM compliance. ▪ Work closely with internal teams at Love Design Studio and engage with external stakeholders across disciplines. ▪ Lead workshops and meetings with a broad range of stakeholders, advocating for sustainable practices. ▪ Create pre-assessment, progress, and final assessment reports to track compliance and sustainability milestones. ▪ Oversee resources, timelines, and budgets, ensuring project milestones and deliverables are met effectively. Experience & Personal Attributes: ▪ Proven experience in leading multiple BREEAM assessments, with a background in both public and private sector projects (2 years+ BREEAM). ▪ Strong understanding of building design, services, and sustainability; competency in Microsoft Office. ▪ Ability to build client relationships and communicate complex sustainability concepts clearly. ▪ Effective time management and project oversight skills; able to multitask and prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment. ▪ High energy, drive, enthusiasm, and a collaborative mindset.   Qualifications: ▪ Qualified BREEAM Assessor is necessary; BREEAM Advisory Professional status is a plus. ▪ BREEAM Licenses – ideally you hold all New Construction, Refurbishment & Fit-out and In-use licenses. ▪ BSc or MSc in a related field, such as Geography, Renewable Energy, or Engineering, is preferred.   This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing consultancy that values sustainability, social value, and teamwork. If you are passionate about sustainable development, client-focused solutions, and impactful change, we would love to hear from you.   Interested? Please send your CV and a cover letter to mail@lovedesignstudio.co.uk   #BREEAM #BREEAMAssessor #BuiltEnvironment #Consultancy #SustainabilityConsultancy #Hiring

The design team at 300 Grays Inn Road had ambitious goals for this new office refurbishment project, including retaining as many materials as possible on-site. Love Design Studio were brought in to help guide the team in how to implement key circular economy principles throughout the design journey focusing on retention and re-use.  Contact us to find out how our team can incorporate circularity into your project here: https://lnkd.in/g-PJBQ4f #Retrofit #builtenvironment #ZeroWaste #climateadaptation #circulareconomy #planning

We are pleased to share the Tippendell Lane development has received planning approval from St Albans City & District Council. Love Design Studio undertook daylight and sunlight assessments to support the planning application for the four detached family houses in St. Albans. Got a project in mind? Find out how we can support your planning applications with daylight and sunlight assessments at lovedesignstudio.co.uk #builtenvironment #wellbeing #daylightandsunlight #stalbans #planning

Marking the fourth instalment in our Employee Spotlight series, we would like to introduce Shreya Kapur, Sustainability Consultant at Love Design Studio. Here at Love Design Studio , Shreya leads the 'Wellbeing' working group, which ensures the design of new buildings does not sacrifice the wellbeing of its future occupants. She discusses her recent certification as a WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP) as well as recent projects across our daylight and sunlight, thermal comfort, and other wellbeing scopes. Shreya holds a unique position at our company since, alongside her duties and project work for Love Design Studio, she also oversees operations for our community interest company, Shade the UK Head over to our website for the full interview to learn more about Shreya and our work within Love Wellbeing here at Love Design Studio and Shade the UK. #LoveDesignStudio #Wellbeing #builtenvironment #WELLCertification #ShadetheUK #climateadaptation

Love Design Studio carried out an energy study of the Barbican Estate on behalf of City of London Corporation and The Recognised Tenants Association (RTA).   Parametric modelling techniques were used to assess retrofit interventions across the +2,000 dwellings. A cost benefit analysis then helped City of London and the RTA understand what the potential carbon, energy and cost savings were and their effectiveness. Read more about our work at the Barbican Estate at lovedesignstudio.co.uk #barbicanestate #retrofit #energystudy #builtenvironment