Transforming Period Properties with Sensitivity and Vision
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Transforming homes with good design
July 4, 2025/by Kenneth MatthewsHonouring the Past, Designing for the Future
July 3, 2025/by Jane BuickAre small houses going out of fashion?
An article in the Times a few weeks ago suggested that Autumn…
October 20, 2024/by Jane BuickHistoric England’s new guide to converting Listed Buildings into Homes
38-40 Southernhay East in Exeter, a listed building which was…
October 3, 2024/by Jane BuickTurning 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.
June 7, 2024/by Jane BuickAmendments 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.
May 17, 2024/by Jane BuickDesigning your Dream Home: A Guide to Bespoke New Homes
Designing your dream home is an exciting journey, and bespoke architecture allows you to create a home that reflects your vision and lifestyle. Let’s delve into the process and explore the unique aspects of creating custom-designed homes in the South-west of England.
March 11, 2024/by Jane BuickStarting your PassivHaus project
Wow! The end of 2023 and beginning of 2024 has been busy…
February 12, 2024/by Jane BuickPassivHaus with Living Space Architects – Week 2
Week Two has focused on solar gains and internal gains.
Solar…
November 17, 2023/by Jane BuickSolar…
RIBA Journal’s Time to Reflect Competition
Kirsty's creative writing bringing to light…
September 28, 2022/by Jane BuickBuilding Regulation Updates
From 15th June 2022, new Building Regulations come into force…
June 10, 2022/by Jane BuickFeatured in the March Edition of Exeter Living
Read the full latest edition of Exeter living…
April 7, 2022/by Jane BuickSouthwest Home & Garden Show
On the 9th and 10th of April, we will be at the Southwest…
March 30, 2022/by Jane BuickNew Build Interview – Exeter Living
Building your own home? We asked Stuart Bayley for his top tips...
January 11, 2022/by Kenneth MatthewsDesigns for Sustainable 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.
November 29, 2021/by Kenneth MatthewsDartmoor Planning Advice
Going to visit a new project on Dartmoor is one of our favourite…
March 12, 2021/by Kenneth MatthewsUsing Virtual Reality at Living Space
At living space architects, we offer our clients the opportunity…
August 10, 2020/by Kenneth MatthewsClass Q Barn Conversions
Class Q legislation provides a means of increasing the value…
July 17, 2020/by Kenneth MatthewsThe greenest building is the one that already exists
As a practice we specialise in the adaption and re-use of…
March 8, 2020/by Jane BuickCreating good design in Exeter: a collaboration
Last week our director, Kirsty Curnow-Bayley, ran an event at…
February 6, 2020/by Jane BuickMaking historic buildings energy efficient – Heating and Insulation
Old v. New Heating Strategies
Older buildings were constructed…
October 1, 2019/by Jane BuickOlder buildings were constructed…
Addressing Sustainability in Old Buildings
Incorporating environmental and sustainability measures into…
August 16, 2019/by Jane BuickFinished and flourishing: our barn conversion in Chagford
We are thrilled with the bright, characterful and attractive…
August 7, 2019/by Jane BuickTwo are better than one: the curious case of Class Q
We have recently gained Class Q approval for the proposed conversion…
August 5, 2019/by Jane BuickMaking Historic Buildings Energy Efficient – Combating Mould
Mould - many home-owner's worst nightmare. We hope that this…
July 31, 2019/by Jane BuickHooray for Southernhay!
We love being involved in local projects - especially when they're…
July 22, 2019/by Jane BuickTransforming a building which transforms lives…
Since our last post on the Salvation Army, the project has…
July 18, 2019/by Jane BuickRestoring Historic Buildings – Conservation Philosophy
We believe that when restoring historic buildings, it is extremely…
July 16, 2019/by Jane BuickMaking Historic Buildings Energy Efficient – Roofs
The roof of a historic building is one of it's most striking…
June 28, 2019/by Jane BuickHow to upgrade windows in historic buildings
Windows are often considered to be "The eyes of the building"…
May 8, 2019/by Jane Buick