Transforming Period Properties with Sensitivity and Vision
At…

Honouring the Past, Designing for the Future
July 3, 2025/by kirsty
Are small houses going out of fashion?
An article in the Times a few weeks ago suggested that Autumn…
October 20, 2024/by Laura Mak
Historic 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 kirsty
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.
June 7, 2024/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.
May 17, 2024/by Laura Mak
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.
March 11, 2024/by kirsty
Starting your PassivHaus project
Wow! The end of 2023 and beginning of 2024 has been busy…
February 12, 2024/by Laura Mak
PassivHaus with Living Space Architects – Week 2
Week Two has focused on solar gains and internal gains.
Solar…
November 17, 2023/by kirstySolar…

RIBA Journal’s Time to Reflect Competition
Kirsty's creative writing bringing to light…
September 28, 2022/by Laura Mak
Building Regulation Updates
From 15th June 2022, new Building Regulations come into force…
June 10, 2022/by Laura Mak
Featured in the March Edition of Exeter Living
Read the full latest edition of Exeter living…
April 7, 2022/by Laura Mak
Southwest Home & Garden Show
On the 9th and 10th of April, we will be at the Southwest…
March 30, 2022/by Laura Mak
New Build Interview – Exeter Living
Building your own home? We asked Stuart Bayley for his top tips...
January 11, 2022/by stuart
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.
November 29, 2021/by stuart
Featured in Self Build And Design
We are pleased to see our 'Origami' Project featured in the…
September 13, 2021/by stuart
Dartmoor Planning Advice
Going to visit a new project on Dartmoor is one of our favourite…
March 12, 2021/by stuart
Shortlisted For the Build It 2020 Awards
Living Space is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted…
October 29, 2020/by stuart
Using Virtual Reality at Living Space
At living space architects, we offer our clients the opportunity…
August 10, 2020/by stuart
Class Q Barn Conversions
Class Q legislation provides a means of increasing the value…
July 17, 2020/by stuart
The greenest building is the one that already exists
As a practice we specialise in the adaption and re-use of…
March 8, 2020/by kirsty
Creating good design in Exeter: a collaboration
Last week our director, Kirsty Curnow-Bayley, ran an event at…
February 6, 2020/by kirsty
Making historic buildings energy efficient – Heating and Insulation
Old v. New Heating Strategies
Older buildings were constructed…
October 1, 2019/by kirstyOlder 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*…
September 17, 2019/by kirsty
Addressing Sustainability in Old Buildings
Incorporating environmental and sustainability measures into…
August 16, 2019/by kirsty
The Economics of Building
"How much is my build going to cost?" - an extremely common…
August 9, 2019/by kirsty
Finished and flourishing: our barn conversion in Chagford
We are thrilled with the bright, characterful and attractive…
August 7, 2019/by kirsty
Two 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 kirsty
Making Historic Buildings Energy Efficient – Combating Mould
Mould - many home-owner's worst nightmare. We hope that this…
July 31, 2019/by kirsty
Hooray for Southernhay!
We love being involved in local projects - especially when they're…
July 22, 2019/by kirsty
Transforming a building which transforms lives…
Since our last post on the Salvation Army, the project has…
July 18, 2019/by kirsty