The Rolle Estate Office - Case Study Example

This case study identifies a built project that exemplifies good practice in environmental design. The Rolle Estate Office (Estate Office) is owned by the Clinton Devon Estates (CDE), a long-established family business that dates back to the 16th C century and still operates within its Grade 1, English Heritage Listed, Bicton Park. The Rolle Estate Office is considered as one of the most innovative and sustainable of the new buildings in the area. [1] This study will focus on and discuss the wider implications of the CDE original proposal, the client's brief and architect’s proposal (Lacey Hickie Caley Architects, (LHC)), and how the finally built office compares to their original plans & vision.

Aloud shall consider ways in which carbon emissions can be reduced in the construction of buildings generally and together with what has been learn relearned construction of this project. It will aim to discuss wider implications (IMPLICATIONS OF WHAT?) and focuses on governmental that are designed to help control these undesirable emissions.   Conclusion – This study highlights environmental issues that are dealt with within the mainstream of our industry (architecture). Despite the attention brought by Government initiatives and marketing alongside internationally acclaimed films such as ‘An Inconvenient Truth’, action to tackle this global issue is not encouraged in the same way that the commercialization of the domestic industrial market within China or India is applauded [2].

If climate change is to be truly recognized and preventative action taken, then a global approach is needed since Governments cannot tackle this worldwide issue in isolation. Furthermore, the author believes that Governments in their collective states, see the answer as an economic one, whereas the answer isn’t a monetary one but one of ‘life skills’, ‘attitude’ and ‘education’ and until the Global powers tackle this we are fighting a losing battle. We need to break the cycle and change society, and what better way than in our homes and places of work.