ShareCelebrating excellence in Small Sustainable Practices at the Sustainability Awards 2025
Sustainability in architecture and design is not just about individual projects—it is about the way businesses operate, innovate, and contribute to a better future.
The Small Sustainable Practice category at the Sustainability Awards 2025, sponsored by Knauf, recognises boutique firms that are driving meaningful change through their commitment to sustainable principles, responsible business practices, and forward-thinking design solutions.
This award is open to architecture and design firms with ten or fewer staff, offering a platform to showcase the impact that small, dedicated teams can have on the industry.
It celebrates achievements that align with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), recognising practices that embed sustainability across all aspects of their work.
Whether through low-carbon design, climate resilience strategies, responsible sourcing, social inclusion, or environmental innovation, firms entering this category demonstrate a holistic approach to sustainability that goes beyond just delivering green buildings.
Smaller firms often lead the way in innovative thinking, offering agile and adaptable solutions that respond to global challenges in energy, climate, and social responsibility.
By integrating sustainable energy solutions, environmental best practices, gender and economic inclusion, and cutting-edge climate resilience strategies, entrants in this category set new benchmarks for responsible practice in the built environment. These firms prove that size is no barrier to making a significant impact, using their expertise and influence to drive real change.
Recognition in this category offers national visibility, showcasing leadership in sustainability at the Sustainability Awards 2025.
It provides an opportunity to share best practices, attract like-minded clients and collaborators, and inspire other firms to integrate sustainability into their business models.
As the category sponsor, Knauf is dedicated to supporting sustainable solutions within the built environment. A global leader in high-performance building materials, Knauf champions responsible manufacturing, environmental stewardship, and energy-efficient construction.
Their sponsorship of the Small Sustainable Practice category highlights their commitment to fostering a culture of sustainability across all levels of the industry, from boutique design studios to large-scale developments.
Entries are open for the 2025 program, click here to get involved.
Image: Last year's winner Steffen Welsch Architects / Photography by Tatjana Plitt
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