Well-Connected

2B Landscape Consultancy was formed in early 1998. Our principal business object is not growth, but stability and sustainability.

As well as the core team of talented and attractive staff, we work with numerous professional colleagues. Our skill set includes looking at projects 'in the round' and knowing what specialist expertise might be required. Depending on the project requirements, we can bring on board planners, architects, arborists, ecologists, environmental managers, engineers and other disciplines, to provide a complete range of design and environmental services for our clients.

We are based across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, and focus mainly on working locally and regionally whenever possible, for reasons of both sustainability and competitiveness, although we have worked on projects across the UK.

Sustainability

Landscape Architects inherently take 'the environment' seriously. We seek to influence the quality and sustainability of land development and management from within the design/development team. We Think Global and Act Local...

2B strongly believe in maximising the sustainability benefits - which are present in all forms of development and change - for our clients and the wider community. Please see our Green Infrastructure and Sustainable Drainage pages in particular.

Here at the 2B office we try to encompass sustainability in everything we do. Examples include:

• prioritising environmental protection, biodiversity, and carbon reduction in every project
• selectiveness about the projects that we work on, based on their sustainability credentials
• designing with an eye on carbon footprint reduction, and also resilience for a changing climate
• regular CPD on environmental issues for all staff members
• the exemplar SuDS landscape of the 2B office
• our working from home policy; staff do not travel unless necessary
• pro bono work, supporting sustainable initiatives and the Landscape profession
• careful choice of companies and products we associate with; including products, software, banking, pensions, energy suppliers
• reduction in digital file sizes and unnecessary digital storage

and many more sustainable daily choices (Reduce-Reuse-Recycle), that all add up.

Professional and Engaged

As Chartered Landscape Architects and as a Registered Practice of the Landscape Institute (LI), we work to the high standards required by our professional body. 2B is deeply committed to the LI, all senior staff having supported the Yorkshire Branch at honorary officer level in recent years. 2B staff serve or have served on the LI's Advisory Council, Editorial Panel and Technical Committee. As well as helping to maintain standards within the profession, this activity gives us an excellent insight into best practice and current thinking in Landscape Architecture.

We consider Landscape Architecture a vocation, a calling. We have a true devotion to, and belief in the importance of, the profession and the contribution we can make.

Quality

Quality does not arise from a manual. Quality is a state of mind, pride in our work. We have documented procedures to manage all of our activities, but what is more important is that we care about our work, our reputation, and our profession; and our obligations to clients, people and the planet. We aim to be true to the principles of Quality Assurance - put simply, to understand and meet our clients' needs.

Clients recognise that 2B adds value to their projects, and much of our work comes from recommendation and repeat business.

What will it cost?

Understandably, this question is important to our clients. Our approach is to understand your requirements and agree the brief with you. When we have done that we will provide an itemised and costed brief, with options where possible. This gives both you and us a clear idea of the work that is required, the cost of the work and the terms which apply. 2B is VAT registered.

Can do!

After many years of meditating on the nature of humanity, we have come to the conclusion that there are only two types of people in the world: 'Can do' and 'Can't do'. And we are definitely 'Can do' people - so if that is what you need - who ya gonna call?