Transforming Period Properties with Sensitivity and Vision
At…
Honouring the Past, Designing for the Future
Are small houses going out of fashion?
An article in the Times a few weeks ago suggested that Autumn…
Historic England’s new guide to converting Listed Buildings into Homes
38-40 Southernhay East in Exeter, a listed building which was…
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.
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.
Designing 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.
Starting your PassivHaus project
Wow! The end of 2023 and beginning of 2024 has been busy…
PassivHaus with Living Space Architects – Week 2
Week Two has focused on solar gains and internal gains.
Solar…
Solar…
RIBA Journal’s Time to Reflect Competition
Kirsty's creative writing bringing to light…
Building Regulation Updates
From 15th June 2022, new Building Regulations come into force…
Featured in the March Edition of Exeter Living
Read the full latest edition of Exeter living…
Southwest Home & Garden Show
On the 9th and 10th of April, we will be at the Southwest…
New Build Interview – Exeter Living
Building your own home? We asked Stuart Bayley for his top tips...
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.
Featured in Self Build And Design
We are pleased to see our 'Origami' Project featured in the…
Dartmoor Planning Advice
Going to visit a new project on Dartmoor is one of our favourite…
Shortlisted For the Build It 2020 Awards
Living Space is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted…
Using Virtual Reality at Living Space
At living space architects, we offer our clients the opportunity…
Class Q Barn Conversions
Class Q legislation provides a means of increasing the value…
The greenest building is the one that already exists
As a practice we specialise in the adaption and re-use of…
Creating good design in Exeter: a collaboration
Last week our director, Kirsty Curnow-Bayley, ran an event at…
Making historic buildings energy efficient – Heating and Insulation
Old v. New Heating Strategies
Older buildings were constructed…
Older buildings were constructed…
Heritage project win following appeal: Upton Hellions, Mid Devon
Our proposals for work on a barn on the site of a Grade II*…
Addressing Sustainability in Old Buildings
Incorporating environmental and sustainability measures into…
The Economics of Building
"How much is my build going to cost?" - an extremely common…
Finished and flourishing: our barn conversion in Chagford
We are thrilled with the bright, characterful and attractive…
Two are better than one: the curious case of Class Q
We have recently gained Class Q approval for the proposed conversion…
Making Historic Buildings Energy Efficient – Combating Mould
Mould - many home-owner's worst nightmare. We hope that this…
Hooray for Southernhay!
We love being involved in local projects - especially when they're…
Transforming a building which transforms lives…
Since our last post on the Salvation Army, the project has…