An article in the Times a few weeks ago suggested that Autumn will be the season for ‘up-sizers’. The article stated that since the mortgage crisis began, home-movers with growing families have had to wait as higher mortgage costs have left them stranded in properties they would rather move our of. It suggested that many […]
Turning historical character into modern living
Why do we love barn conversions and what are the advantages of this type of home? Cassidy Perkin discusses the reasons.
With the new Class Q PD regulations coming in May we look at what will be possible.
Nestled along the picturesque banks of the River Exe lies Exeleigh Lodge, a hidden gem waiting to be rediscovered. What was once a charming but tired bungalow is about to undergo a remarkable transformation into a contemporary riverside haven for a young family. Join us on this captivating journey as we unveil the story behind […]
Wow! The end of 2023 and beginning of 2024 has been busy for us here at Living Space Architects, and despite our best intentions, we could not keep up with the Blog Posts recording Ellen’s progress through the training for the PassivHaus Designer course. 2024 has bought excellent news for Ellen and the team at […]
Kirsty’s creative writing bringing to light stories of her female friends and colleagues reflecting on their careers in architecture made her one of the winners of the @ribajournal Time to Reflect competition. The competition invited the winners to a week’s stay at Shangri-La The Shard, London. During her stay, she had time to reflect on her career and meet […]
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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