What is First Fix and Second Fix?
by Sean Hill on Jan 24, 2023
Building Construction Through the Lens of Sustainable Architecture
Why use a London Architecture Practice?
by Sean Hill on Jan 23, 2023
London’s vibrant and diverse built environment presents unique challenges for buying a property, obtaining planning permission, and building your dream home. In this article, we will explore the numerous benefits of engaging with London architecture practices and highlight the signifi …
RIBA Plan of Work 2020: A Comprehensive Guide
by Sean Hill on Jan 23, 2023
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.
Understanding Embodied Energy
by Sean Hill on Dec 19, 2022
According to the World Green Building Council, the built environment is currently responsible for 39% of global energy related carbon emissions, split between operational (28%) and materials and construction (11%).
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.
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.
