Business Details
Award-Winning Sustainable Architects in London
David Morley Architects is a design-led architectural practice with over 35 years of experience delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across diverse sectors. Our approach prioritises dialogue and collaboration, ensuring each project aligns precisely with client needs while achieving environmental excellence. We have secured a 100% record in planning approvals and listed building consents, reflecting our expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes.Our team integrates environmental performance strategies through tools like our bespoke Eco-tracker, ensuring buildings enhance user well-being and meet net-zero targets. With longstanding relationships with global clients and over 100 design awards, we combine tradition with forward-thinking prototypes to create enduring architectural legacies.
Services
Architectural Services
Masterplanning
Sustainable Design Consultancy
Interior Design
Client Design Advisor
BREEAM Assessments
Passivhaus Certification
WELL Building Standards
Biophilic Design
Post-Occupancy Evaluation
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in sustainable architectural design.
- Our projects achieve a 100% planning approval success rate.
- We integrate bespoke environmental performance tracking tools like Eco-tracker.
- Our team includes ISO-certified Passivhaus and WELL Building professionals.
- We maintain long-term partnerships with world-class clients across multiple sectors.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 14001
Services
Architectural Services
We deliver end-to-end architectural solutions aligned with the RIBA Plan of Work, focusing on collaborative design and environmental performance. Our process begins with listening workshops to understand client needs, followed by research-driven concept development and technical execution. Projects consistently achieve planning approvals and incorporate sustainable strategies to enhance user well-being while meeting regulatory standards.
Sustainable Design Consultancy
Our sustainability experts provide BREEAM, Passivhaus, and WELL certifications alongside bespoke strategies like embodied carbon assessments and biophilic design. We use tools such as Eco-tracker to monitor environmental performance across all project stages, ensuring compliance with net-zero targets and enhancing building longevity for clients and occupants.
Masterplanning
We create long-term visions for land use integrating buildings, infrastructure, and communities while prioritising environmental resilience. Our approach balances economic viability with ecological stewardship, delivering cohesive masterplans that support sustainable growth and enhance local contexts through stakeholder engagement and spatial analysis.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on functional, aesthetically cohesive spaces that reflect brand identity and user needs. We integrate sustainable materials and biophilic elements to improve occupant well-being, ensuring designs align with broader architectural goals while optimising spatial efficiency and operational performance.
Client Design Advisor
We act as strategic advisors guiding clients through complex design decisions and procurement processes. Our role ensures alignment between project objectives, budget constraints, and sustainability targets, leveraging 35+ years of expertise to mitigate risks and enhance value across diverse sectors.
People
David Morley
Partner
Founder with over 35 years of experience in sustainable architecture, leading award-winning projects like the London 2012 Olympic Waterpolo Arena. Advocate for net-zero design and active member of Architects Declare.
Chris Roberts
Associate Director
Healthcare sector lead with expertise in infection control design, contributing to projects like the CAMHS Unit at Glenfield Hospital. Facilitates workshops to shape healthier hospital environments through collaborative innovation.
Helen James
Associate Director
Specialises in education projects including King's College School Sports Centre. Focuses on creating inspiring learning environments that balance functionality with environmental performance through user-centred design.
Andy Mytom
Partner
Oversees commercial projects like The Coal Office, integrating sustainable urban design principles. Leads teams in delivering complex mixed-use developments that enhance cityscapes while meeting net-zero targets.
Adrian Banks
Associate
Experienced in residential and hospitality projects including Matlock Spa. Focuses on biophilic design strategies to improve occupant well-being through natural material integration and energy-efficient systems.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in sustainable architectural design, masterplanning, BREEAM assessments, Passivhaus certification, and interior design across education, healthcare, residential, and commercial sectors.
How do you incorporate sustainability into projects?
We use tools like Eco-tracker to monitor environmental performance, implement Passivhaus standards, and integrate biophilic design while targeting net-zero carbon outcomes through material selection and energy strategies.
Do you work internationally?
Yes, we've delivered projects in the UK, Middle East, China, Hong Kong, and Japan using local partnerships to ensure context-sensitive, sustainable solutions tailored to regional needs.
What sustainability accreditations do you hold?
We are ISO 14001 certified and have accredited professionals for Passivhaus, WELL Building Standards, and BREEAM assessments, ensuring rigorous environmental compliance across all projects.
How do you ensure planning approval success?
Our 100% planning approval record stems from early stakeholder engagement, regulatory expertise, and design solutions that balance client needs with local authority requirements through collaborative dialogue.
Can you handle complex listed building projects?
Yes, our team has extensive experience securing listed building consents, combining heritage preservation with modern sustainability upgrades to enhance historical assets for future generations.
