How to Eco-fit a Building : Insulation
How to eco-fit a building? Eco-fitting is the retroactive process of improving the sustainability and energy efficiency of an existing building. Older buildings are…
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Thoughts on the Design Process
In this post I have written my thoughts about the design process and the nature of creativity for architects. Many people I meet think…
Model Making
Model making, either physically or digitally is an essential tool for architects. The model making process allows designs to be tested in three dimensions….
Barn Conversions, One-off houses or Renovations, All Require Site Appraisals & Desktop Research
I am often asked to look at potential sites by clients ahead of exploring their possibilities as site appraisals. Visiting a location in person…
A Picture Cannot Tell the Whole Story
No matter how well captured, there is a fundamental architectural characteristic that photography cannot fully capture, an aspect that words cannot fully describe. Something…
New Build House or Barn to convert? The Role of Site Analysis Explained
Site analysis sounds self explanatory, but how does this inform a design and what should be analysed? One of the most important lessons for…
How to Choose an Architect
How do you choose an architect? Listed below in bullet point format are a few thoughts about choosing an architect. The aim is to…
How Architects Design : Exploratory Site Sketches
I love listening to clients, visiting their properties and exploring the possibilities of a site. In tandem with discussions, walk rounds and background research,…