Why use a registered architect?
It takes a minimum of seven years before someone can register to use the title architect in the UK. The traditional route to qualification…
Blog Posts
Study Context
If I was to offer a single piece of design advice, it is that the context of the site should inform every decision in…
Barn to convert or New Build House? 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…
Barn Conversions: What factors can influence cost?
Homebuilding & Renovating magazine asked me to contribute to an article about factors that influence the cost of a barn conversion. Along with everyday living expenses…
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…
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…