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Do I need a contract with a builder?       It’s a really good idea to have a contract for your build project. We will ask you to sign a contract to progress with drawings and it’s a good ide...

How much does it cost?   This is a REALLY difficult and open ended question.   It’s always a good idea to have an idea of available budget. Building / reconfiguring is not ‘cheap’. Your bas...

The Government held a Home of 2030 Competition last year, the results of which were announced in December. Shared home-working and community gardens were some of the suggestions for homes Fit for the ...

Who needs some more inspiration for their projects? These are a few years old now (2020 slowed builds down a bit). These are some shortlisted designs for a ‘Don’t move, Improve!’ award. The roof light...

Who’s watched Ugly House to Lovely House on channel4? If you need inspiration for your project, it’s worth a watch. Not every project is going to be to everybody’s taste for the exact same reasons we ...

Overheating in our homes is likely to become increasingly common with global warming. It’s currently 32deg according to BBC Weather. It’s too hot. So how do we keep our homes cool?   ...

How many handles have you touched today? Front door. Internal door. Bathroom lock. Kitchen handles. Wardrobe. Tap. Windows. Drawers. Milk. Wine. The unlock function on your phone. They’re all handles ...

Do I need planning permission?   Sort of.   Planning permission is there for a good reason. It’s to protect you / your neighbours / your local area from development that is unsuitable – pl...

So in case you’re reading back through the past blogs, we’re still in Coronavirus lockdown. Week 109,506,493. Its Maprily? Might be June? But either way, in the south east of England it’s warm and sun...

  So what has lockdown taught us about our family homes?       1.       Good quality outside space is important for homes. The quality is the vital bit here. It needs to be big enough...

Insulation in buildings is important. It’s like your duvet – it helps to regulate the temperature in your home and keep it constant. It helps to keep it warm in winter, cooler in summer as well as hel...

  There are some common myths I’ve come across regarding architects and the build process. Here’s a few:         1.)   Yes, I am female. Not all architects are male! Yes I have h...

Good fuel economy. Integrated sound and lighting system. Winter package heating system. Coated windows to limit summer overheating. You are all looking at the car aren’t you? I’m not a car sales pers...

The UK Government are looking at finance to help families in fuel poverty retrofit insulation in their hard to heat home.   I heard something today – there’s no such thing as fuel pov...

Sustainability.   Tree hugger.   Hippy.   Tree houses.   Millennials.        There are lots of different stereotypical words that get flung around when you me...