ahha

ahha is a New Zealand-based social enterprise and multi-disciplinary design practice dedicated to creating more sustainable and socially responsible built environments. They specialize in architecture, design, education, experimentation, and art, working with clients, communities, and iwi to undertake projects of all sizes. Their ahha Impact Framework, a self-developed holistic approach, ensures that every project is measurably sustainable across six key domains: Carbon, Ecology, Circularity, Health & Wellbeing, Equity & Access, and Community & Culture.

ahha is a Certified B Corp, demonstrating their commitment to high standards of social and environmental impact. They actively seek opportunities beyond the typical procurement process, employing them to drive more positive outcomes. The company is passionate about helping people build better, smarter, and more consciously, while ensuring that projects are ethically and financially sustainable. They believe in possibility, and are committed to creating a better world through the decisions they make within their business as well as the work they do.

ahha is a certified B-Corp, demonstrating a commitment to its employees through its legal commitment to stakeholder governance and high standards for social and environmental impact, spanning across five areas: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers.

ahha is a multidisciplinary design firm committed to transforming the built environment in Aotearoa New Zealand. They believe that buildings and spaces should be designed with a focus on social, environmental, and cultural impact, creating spaces that delight, inspire, and enhance well-being. They actively seek opportunities beyond traditional procurement processes to drive more positive outcomes, working collaboratively with clients, communities, and iwi to create projects of various scales, from buildings to research projects.

ahha promotes a collaborative and values-driven culture. They emphasize community engagement, working alongside clients, community members, and iwi to create positive impacts through architecture, design, education, and art. Their approach prioritizes ethical frameworks, sustainability, and social responsibility, demonstrated through their B-Corp certification and commitment to the ahha Impact Framework, which measures projects across six key domains. This framework encourages a holistic approach to design and a commitment to creating places that are not only beautiful but also beneficial to the environment and community.

ahha believes in a just and inclusive society that enables all people to participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. Their approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is embedded in their ahha Impact Framework, which aims to ensure every project fosters a welcoming and equitable community. They strive to create fit-for-purpose neighborhoods through participation and by actively seeking opportunities to engage all sectors of humanity in their projects.