The UK government has recently introduced changes to planning law, which allows for redundant commercial and retail buildings to be repurposed. Further details are below: Permitted Development Rights for Additional Storeys to Dwellinghouses The Town and County Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2020
Anna Dulnikowska-Przystalska is the inspiration and drive behind MarbleAir Architects. With her own unique preferences and instinctive style, she has developed an intriguing ethos of collaboration, professionalism, and a thoughtful approach to her clients’ needs. We’d like to share a little of MarbleAir’s history and ethos with
The homes in the UK are, for the most part, designed uniformly, lacking character, restricting levels of natural light and with cramped spaces built for maximum profit. But what if you want a little more living space, or perhaps want a brighter and more open
As a species, we are nothing if not adaptable. Whilst in the grip of a global pandemic businesses large and small made an almost overnight transition to remote working, and home was the new office. There has certainly been a steady move toward more employees working
Companies which offer professional architectural services need to walk the fine line between understanding exactly what the client wants, determining the best possible options and producing an exceptional final product, on time and within budget. We must agree that this is no mean feat. The talented team
Responsible architects, designers, contractors and engineers are acutely interested in the topic of green building certification. There can be no question as to why this is. Green building certification is the key way of ensuring compliance with the evolving concept of sustainable building. The Foundation of Green Buildings Building
Building green, sustainable homes and commercial buildings is moving rapidly away from merely appearing on a wish-list to becoming an essential requirement in this 21st century. Why go green? In answering this question, InfoPlease says, “Pollution's devastating effects on the environment have become more obvious in recent years, sparking a
Desiderius Erasmus famously said that prevention is better than cure, and over 600 years later we still agree with this smart gentleman. It’s with this premise in mind that we would like to consider the design of a green building. As we know, the concept of
The focus on going ‘green’ and applying eco-friendly consideration in construction is a noble, global trend. The World Green Building Council is committed to reaching net-zero energy targets for all new buildings by 2030 and for ALL buildings by 2050. A Zero-energy building (ZE), also known as a zero net energy
It seems that the UK is leading the charge in kitchens trends; showing them to be more than just food preparation and cooking spaces. 2020 will see more and more kitchens becoming the social hub of the home. Although kitchens need to be functional and organised, 2020, however, is showing