what we can do for you
At Transition by Design, we integrate architecture, sustainability, and community engagement to create spaces that are functional, beautiful, and socially impactful. We partner with individuals, communities, and organisations to deliver thoughtful, place-based solutions—from sustainable buildings and housing to research and policy work.
Our Expertise
1. Architecture & Sustainable Design
We design resilient, low-carbon buildings and spaces that support communities and the planet, including:
- Full architectural design services – From feasibility studies through to planning and construction oversight
- Passivhaus & ecological design – High-performance, energy-efficient buildings
- Retrofitting & adaptive reuse – Upgrading existing spaces for sustainability
- Material & energy strategies – Prioritizing ecological materials and green technologies
2. Community-Led Housing & Development
We help communities take control of their housing and neighbourhoods, offering:
- Technical support & architectural services – Making community-led projects viable
- Cooperative & social enterprise models – Structuring businesses for community benefit
- Ethical finance & funding guidance – Unlocking sustainable funding opportunities
- Placemaking & urban design – Ensuring thoughtful, people-centered development
3. Engagement & Participatory Design
We specialise in bringing people into the design process to create places that work for them.
- Co-production & citizen-led design – Collaborative planning and decision-making
- Workshops & facilitation – Running engaging, inclusive sessions
- Community visioning & research – Turning lived experiences into actionable strategies
- Meanwhile use & alternative housing – Creative solutions for vacant spaces and affordability
4. Research, Policy & Advocacy
We convene, research, and influence to push for more sustainable, inclusive urban futures:
- Thought leadership & publications – Sharing insights to drive change
- Housing & homelessness research – Informing policy and practice
- Sustainable development strategy – Supporting climate-conscious urbanism
- Policy & advocacy work – Shaping better housing and planning policies
Choose an area below to find out more about our approach and see examples of our work.