Introduction
Purpose
We are Mæ • Architects • Urban designers • Researchers • Policy makers.
Our purpose is to design buildings and places that uplift the human spirit. Founded by Alex Ely, Mæ is a Stirling Prize winning practice at the forefront of sustainable, resilient and socially conscious architecture and urbanism; creating work that exists in harmony with the planet and enriches culture and society.
Our work is guided by three principles:
- Social - we create inclusive, welcoming places together with the people who use our buildings,
- Sustainable - we respond positively to the climate emergency, designing resilient, low-carbon architecture,
- Spatial - we go beyond conventional thinking to make imaginative, affordable spaces that exceed people’s expectations.
These principles influence three business goals, which shape our governance and oversight of design, quality, health & safety and environmental responsibility. The goals are:
Mæ Zero: Our ambition is to create exemplary, pioneering circular and environmental buildings. Each new project aims to develop learning and build research and know-how in order to propel us forward in this goal.
Mæ+: We will continue to be the industry leader for low-cost / high-quality housing; developing the DNA genetic sequence for good housing, using research, POE data and automation we intelligently plan and test our buildings.
Mæ B: We are a Certified B Corporation®, a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact; our goal is to grow as a business that builds social value & capital for our clients and the communities we serve.
Specialists at the forefront of housing, health & care and social infrastructure we design at all scales. From the city to the living room, we apply integrated thinking to deliver resilient architecture for the long-term.
We are a Certified B Corporation® and adhere to our Impact Statement and Code of Ethics.
Our B Corp certification gives us a framework for continuous improvement, and our three business goals – Mæ B, Mæ Zero and Mæ + , driven by our socially and environmentally responsible team will ensure that all our buildings and places are embedded with the highest environmental standards.
We have a community led approach to projects, from engagement through to post-occupancy. Our added social value programmes and support of diversity initiatives will ensure that our clients and our end-users receive beautiful, inclusive, sustainable homes.
We will always work to benefit all. We will always work to be better.
Mæ is a RIBA Chartered Architecture Practice and a member of the London Practice Forum.
We are an ISO 9001 and 14001 accredited practice and are accredited with the Living Wage Foundation and the Mayor of London's Good Work Standard.
We are an Architecture Foundation sponsor, a Paradigm Network Partner and support Open City Accelerate.
For more information about our book 'Towards a Resilient Architecture' click here.
