Home \ Services \ Social Value Social Value\ Social value may be the latest hot topic, but it has been the cornerstone of our design approach since day one. We believe that good design creates more than a healthy balance sheet - it improves the health and wellbeing of users, cultivates cohesive communities, and provides better accessibility. We know our work can shape people’s lives, and it’s a responsibility we take very seriously. That’s why we engage with local communities from the outset of their project, always seeking to include people in the process and support the local economy by specifying local materials and services. We also work with local schools and colleges to offer students work placements and learning opportunities across our studios. Creating social value is a circular process, and the design process doesn’t end as people move in. By carrying out post-occupancy evaluations (POE) with users, we can find out how a building performs, understand what’s working well, and unlock what could be improved. The lessons we learn then inform our next project, completing the circle and instilling more value into the early stages of design. Peabody Burridge Gardens Corby Cube help desk 1 2 3 4 Other Services Urban Design and Masterplanning Working with Artists Sustainability Digital Design Share this page You may also like... Projects ARK Putney Academy\ Re-imagining a Listed school Burridge Gardens\ Transforming a community News and Events How do we measure the social value of good design?\ Posted on 08/11/2021 Landmark building for Nottingham Trent University School of Art and Design approved\ Posted on 21/10/2021 Research and Opinion Chobham Manor\ London\ 159 St John Street EC1V 4QJ T: 020 7336 8030 mail@hawkinsbrown.com Manchester\ 3rd Floor, Hilton House 26-28 Hilton Street M1 2EH T: 0161 641 5522 mail@hawkinsbrown.com Edinburgh\ Spaces, 1 Lochrin Square 92 Fountainbridge EH3 9QA T: 0131 370 8820 mail@hawkinsbrown.com Los Angeles\ 8500 Steller Drive Building 1 CA, 90232 T: +1 213 493 2001 mail@hawkinsbrown.com Dublin\ 3rd Floor 22 Ely Place D02 AH73 mail@hawkinsbrown.com Services\ Urban Design and Masterplanning Working with Artists Sustainability Social Value Digital Design Sectors\ Civic, Community & Culture Education & Research Healthcare Infrastructure & Transport Interior Design Residential Workplace Copyright © Hawkins Brown Architecture Ltd. 2021 / Legals, Privacy & Cookies