What are the costs of air source heat pumps and their current availability? I am beginning to believe that eco-technologies are becoming a luxury item for the wealthy as the supply and instal costs are enormous and the availability is very scarce. Over the last 10 years, nearly every project on our books has involved […]
From 15th June 2022, new Building Regulations come into force in England which will help the built environment meet the net zero targets set by Government for 2050. The changes are limited to Approved Document F (Ventilation) and L (Conservation of Fuel and Power), and also the creation of two new documents; Approved Document O […]
Many of us dream of designing and building our own home, but where should you start on your new build and what is the process you will go through?
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On the 9th and 10th of April, we will be at the Southwest Home & Garden Show The event will be held next weekend at Westpoint Arena, Exeter and we have 10 free tickets to give away. If you would like one please email Studio@livingspacearchitects.com with the following: We have a limited quantity of tickets […]
As a practice we specialise in the adaption and re-use of existing and historic buildings, to help make them as sustainable as possible. Our two directors are passionate about sustainability and the historic built environment. With Stuart having expertise in all things eco-tech and Kirsty a qualified Conservation Architect, they make a great combination. We […]
Last week our director, Kirsty Curnow-Bayley, ran an event at the RAMM in order to discuss good design in the city. Collaboration with the Exeter branch of the RIBA brought together architects, planners and members of public to engage in discussion of different aspects of the design process through participating in an interactive design charrette. […]
Our work on the 14th-century Staddons House, Dartmoor has featured in the December 2019 edition of Crumbs.
Old v. New Heating Strategies Older buildings were constructed as a cellular arrangement of rooms that would be individually heated as and when they were being used. In comparison, modern heating strategies use electronic controls to tailor the heating in the house to your exact preference. It is also important to consider the difference in […]
Incorporating environmental and sustainability measures into buildings is an essential part of good design and allows new construction to refresh old and so that buildings will stand the test of time. Hunsett Mill is located in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, a man-made wetland sustained through human intervention and the building of water-pumping mills, […]