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
Whether large or small in scale, house alterations require careful planning. So, when better to start thinking about the improvements than during the last of the cosy winter nights so you’re ready to spring into action when it’s well… spring? House alterations bring new life and interest into your home
Energy-efficient homes kill the proverbial two birds with one stone. Instead of having winter-warmth at the expense of our electricity or gas bill, we can have winter warmth for less! It is said that 15 per cent of the UK’s planet-warming gases come from heating homes and 30 per
We all know that progress is unstoppable but it’s not all bad. Community projects that go forward without erasing the past are managing to preserve our heritage and culture in the face of advancement. After all, ’we’re only here because of the way we came’.
Living costs continue to escalate, but architectural services can help smart homeowners to extend existing structures to accommodate growing needs. Many families are opting to add on rooms to care for their elderly members or even for growing young families. A well-designed extension can save
Residents of iconic cities are familiar with the juxtaposition of the old with the new. Historic sites and their buildings have strict laws governing their preservation. Among the historically earmarked structures are magnificent mansions, replete with massive rooms, which are being converted into apartments. Doing so