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.
Author Archive for: lauramak
Entries by Laura Mak
Amendments To the Class Q Permitted Development Right (May 2024)
With the new Class Q PD regulations coming in May we look at what will be possible.
Riverside Revival: A Family Dream Comes True in Starcross
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 […]
Starting your PassivHaus project
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 […]
RIBA Journal’s Time to Reflect Competition
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 […]
Heat Pumps
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 […]
Building Regulation Updates
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 […]
First Steps to Self build
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?
Featured in the March Edition of Exeter Living
Read the full latest edition of Exeter living here.
Southwest Home & Garden Show
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 […]