Entries by stuart

PassivHaus with Living Space Architects – Week 2

Week Two has focused on solar gains and internal gains. Solar gains (using the sun to warm up) look at window placement, design, size, and shading. Getting these aspects right will help balance your solar gains (warming up the building) against your heat loss through the windows – windows do not insulate as well as […]

PassivHaus with Living Space Architects – Week 1

Week One has been an introduction into the key rules of PassivHaus and a closer look at thermal efficiency, heat loss and thermal bridges. There has been lots of maths involved, but also some really helpful rules of thumb, general guidance, and dispelling some myths! Thermal Envelope: the SHAPE of the building is important and […]

Class Q Barn Conversion: My favourite Living Space Architects project

Without a doubt, my favourite Living Space Architects project is this Class Q barn conversion in Dartington. The transformation this shell of a building underwent is miraculous and there is no denying my feeling of complete awe and enchantment. From a cavernous barn to a striking and beautiful family home, it is hard to comprehend […]

Land Suitability Checklist

A lot of sites will only have a few constraints, but by taking a careful approach you will head- up any potential issues of the land quickly and avoid the expensive mistake of falling in love with a site that will cost a lot of money to develop. By checking these things you will be […]

Our Latest Eco-Homes

We have received planning permission for this exciting new house design just outside Exeter.  A replacement dwelling, the home will be constructed using ICF insulated blocks to a high level of insulation and airtightness.  

Dartmoor Planning Advice

Going to visit a new project on Dartmoor is one of our favourite parts of our job.  No matter what time of year, Dartmoor always has a new colour to reveal, new light over the moorland or mossy corner down a lane.  Dartmoor is full of contrasts and those of you who have chosen it […]