72. Company Ethos and Values Policy
72.1. The purpose of this policy is to set out the ethos and values that guide our work, decisions, and behaviours at Architecture North Ltd.
72.1.1. These principles define who we are as a company, how we interact with each other, our clients, and our wider community, and how we deliver projects with professionalism and integrity.
72.2. At Architecture North Ltd, our ethos is rooted in:
72.2.1. Excellence in Design and Service – delivering high-quality, innovative, and practical architectural solutions.
72.2.2. Integrity and Transparency – operating with honesty, fairness, and openness in all dealings.
72.2.3. Collaboration – working together with clients, colleagues, and partners to achieve the best outcomes.
72.2.4. Sustainability – designing with environmental responsibility, social impact, and long-term value in mind.
72.2.5. Client-Centred Approach – listening carefully to our clients and tailoring our services to meet their needs.
72.3. Our Core Values are:
72.3.1. Professionalism – Upholding the highest professional and ethical standards in all our work.
72.3.2. Respect – Treating colleagues, clients, and partners with courtesy, consideration, and dignity.
72.3.3. Accountability – Taking responsibility for our work, decisions, and commitments.
72.3.4. Innovation – Encouraging creativity and continuous improvement in our designs and processes.
72.3.5. Quality – Striving for precision, attention to detail, and excellence in all outputs.
72.3.6. Sustainability – Embedding environmental and social responsibility into every stage of our projects.
72.3.7. Teamwork – Supporting and valuing each other’s contributions to achieve shared goals.
72.4. All employees are expected to:
72.4.1. Act in line with the Company’s ethos and values at all times.
72.4.2. Represent the Company positively, both internally and externally.
72.4.3. Foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
72.4.4. Communicate openly and constructively with colleagues and clients.
72.4.5. Seek ways to improve performance, processes, and project outcomes in line with our values.
72.5. This policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure it continues to reflect the values and direction of Architecture North Ltd.
72.5.1. Employees will be informed of any changes and encouraged to provide feedback on how the Company can better live its values.