Designing for people, places and the planet
Design for good is doing the right things in the right ways for the right reasons. It guides our design approach and the choices that we collectively make.
We take a “Responsible Design” approach to our projects, considering not just climate change issues, but also the social, economic and ethical dimensions, based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and principles of exemplary placemaking.
As custodians of the environment for future generations, we work with our clients to help them achieve their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments, whilst maximising the benefits from their investments. At the heart of our work is designing for the well-being of people, places and the planet.
Our Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) commitment
Environmental
Environmental
At Chapman Taylor, we track key performance indicators (KPIs) in areas such as carbon emissions, lifecycle management, water usage, and biodiversity. Our commitment spans beyond individual projects to include our studios, ensuring we actively reduce our environmental footprint while upholding our clients’ expectations for sustainable design.
Social
Social
Social responsibility is central to our design philosophy and our internal culture. At Chapman Taylor, we aim to foster a more inclusive workplace and contribute to building a better world through thoughtful, socially responsible design and practices.
Governance
Governance
Governance underpins everything we do at Chapman Taylor. It ensures we operate with transparency, implement robust processes, and uphold the structures needed to deliver on our ESG commitments. Strong governance drives the social values we promote and ultimately supports the environmental outcomes we strive to achieve.
EMS
EMS
At Chapman Taylor, Environmental Management System (EMS) forms the foundation of our commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable development.
Carbon management
Carbon
management
At Chapman Taylor, Carbon Management Plan forms the foundation of our commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable development.
Alexander Esfahani (Bsc(Hons), MArch, PGDip ARB)
Associate Director / Head of Sustainability, UK
Alexander joined Chapman Taylor in 2016 and was appointed Associate Director and Head of Sustainability in 2025, taking on a group-wide leadership role focused on advancing responsible and sustainable design across the practice. In this role, he contributes to the development of the company’s sustainability strategy, supports innovation, and helps embed responsible design principles across Chapman Taylor’s global portfolio.
Since joining the practice, Alexander has developed a strong reputation as a committed and accomplished architect, with experience in the design and delivery of a range of residential BtR, Co-living, PBSA, mixed-use and workplace projects. His portfolio includes Knight Dragon’s Plot M0121 at Greenwich Peninsula, Grainger’s BtR development John Street Cardiff, the Waterbeach development in Cambridge for Urban&Civic, and Manchester Goods Yard, a workplace development for Allied London.
As Global Head of Chapman Taylor’s Responsible Design Steering Group, Alexander plays an important role in shaping sustainability initiatives, residential research and development, and best-practice guidance across the business. He regularly represents Chapman Taylor at industry events, conferences and thought-leadership forums.
Areas of expertise:
Residential / Workplace / Responsible Design / Net Zero Carbon