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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Building your own home? We asked Stuart Bayley for his top tips…
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.
We are pleased to see our ‘Origami’ Project featured in the September 2021 edition of Self Build & Design!
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 […]
Living Space is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Build it awards, under the category: ‘Best Architect or Designer for a Self Build Project’ *Voting closes on the 12th November 2020*