Unravelling the Heat Pump Enigma: Debunking Misconceptions and Illuminating the Facts
by Sean Hill on Aug 8, 2023
As we work alongside the UK’s net-zero carbon mission, one technology has emerged as instrumental – the heat pump. Yet, misconceptions surround it, impeding its adoption. In this guide, we’ll address and debunk 20 prevailing myths.
Shaping Tomorrow’s Buildings: Towards Carbon-Positive Architecture
by Sean Hill on Aug 1, 2023
We have been involved in exploring the new frontiers of low-energy and low-embodied carbon designs for many years. Today, I’m excited to share the crucial role architects, like us, have in fighting the biggest challenge of our age – the climate crisis. Chapter 1: The Imperative of Car …
The Powerhouse Standard – Pioneering Eco Architecture
by Sean Hill on Jun 24, 2023
Throughout my career, my focus has been on creating low-energy and low-embodied carbon designs that contribute to a sustainable future. However, there is one project that stands out among the rest – the Powerhouse initiative.
What is EnerPHit? Is it right for my home retrofit project?
by Sean Hill on Jun 2, 2023
EnerPHit aims to achieve similar levels of energy efficiency as Passivhaus for retrofitted buildings. In this guide, I will provide you with a comprehensive overview of EnerPHit, its requirements, the benefits it offers, and the considerations you need to keep in mind if you are plann …
RISE Design Studio stands with MPs calling for the government to reduce VAT on green home improvements
by Sean Hill on May 4, 2023
RISE Design Studio, a small contemporary design-led architecture studio with 20 years of experience, is passionate about creating low-energy and low-embodied carbon designs. We believe in the power of sustainable architecture to combat climate change and create a better future for gen …
The Architect’s Blueprint for Creating Passivhaus, Zero Carbon and Eco-friendly Homes: The Road to Climate Conscious Housing
by Sean Hill on Mar 28, 2023
With two decades of architectural experience under my belt and the ethos of sustainability at the core of our design philosophy, RISE Design Studio embodies a passion for low energy and low embodied carbon designs. The thought of each architectural drawing becoming a home, a living, b …
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.
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.
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.
