Timber – the solution to the global housing and environmental crisis?
by Sean Hill on Dec 3, 2022
We are facing a global housing crisis.
Discover How To Achieve Your Eco Home
by Sean Hill on Nov 29, 2022
“CO emissions from buildings and construction hits new high” announced the headline from 2022’s Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction. Released at COP27, it paints a gloomy picture of the sectors huge rate of energy consumption and emissions.
Heat Pumps – the future of home heating?
by Sean Hill on Nov 21, 2022
Unless you have been hiding, you could not fail to realise that UK energy bills are at an unprecedented level. If we believe the press and general whisperings, then predictions are they will triple by 2023 reaching £5,000 for an average household.
Planning Explained: Navigating the Complexities of the UK Planning System
by Sean Hill on Nov 2, 2022
As an architect with over 20 years of experience in a small contemporary design-led architecture studio, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges and uncertainties that come with seeking planning permission. The planning system is a complex web of variables, and predicting the outcom …
Unveiling the Larger Home Extension Scheme: A Comprehensive Guide
by Sean Hill on Oct 22, 2022
As an architect with over two decades of experience in creating thoughtful, sustainable designs, I’ve encountered countless homeowners who dream of extending their homes. Perhaps you’ve often wondered about the possibilities a large extension could bring to your living space? Many sha …
Overheating and How to Cool Buildings through Architectural Design
by Sean Hill on Oct 7, 2022
Did you spend the summer of 2022 feeling hot, restless, and uncomfortable in your home or office? Given that it was the UK’s joint hottest summer on record, it was likely that you did experience all or some of these feelings.
The Rise in Popularity of Green Roofs
by Sean Hill on Oct 3, 2022
Living roofs or green roofs, were until recent years a rarity in the UK building landscape, seen as a luxurious design addition implemented by the few with adoption much greater in countries such as Switzerland and Germany.
Shortlisted – FX Awards 2022
by Sean Hill on Sep 16, 2022
We are thrilled to announce that our The Lexi Cinema & Lexi Hub project in Kensal Rise, North West London, has been shortlisted in this year’s FX Awards.
Mansard Roof Extensions
by RISE Design Studio on Sep 16, 2022
A feeling of lack of space within the home is a common issue nowadays. No matter the size of family or household an often-limited floorplan means there never seems to be room to grow or do the things you want to.
RIBA Plan of Work 2020
by RISE Design Studio on Sep 5, 2022
RIBA Plan of Work 2020 Posted on September 5, 2022 by RISE Design Studio Architects like most professions welcome industry led guidelines and approaches to inform and improve their work both for their clients, collaborators, and their own progression. The RIBA Plan of Work 2020 is a g …
