Keywords: Architect, Design, Foundations, Government, Land, Mortgage, Planning, Self Build, The National Self Build Association
The following article was published in the The Telegraph and points the way to a new Government initiative for bringing Britain into line with the rest of Europe and doubling the number of houses built by ‘self builders’ – This… Read More
Keywords: 17th century, Architect, Design, Insulation, Portfolio, Self Build
Grade II Listed Farmhouse An Energy Efficient extension to a Grade II listed farmhouse in Gloucestershire. This contemporary building had to compliment the 17th century farmhouse, be thoroughly modern and very energy efficient. A BEE-Spoke system was used to accommodate… Read More
Keywords: Advice, Architect, Commercial, Design, empty homes, Foundations, Government, Land, Mortgage, NaSBA, National Planning Policy Framework, Planning, Self Build, Self Build Portal, The National Self Build Association
Building Envelope Evolution are Proud Sponsors of the Government Self Build Portal which officially launched today. Read the following update on the launch. Grand Design for Web Portal at Downing Street Launch Selfbuildportal.org.uk received its official launch at Downing Street… Read More
@Buildevolution @BCArchitect Wow! That’s an amazing sink stand! Love it, and green with envy!
Architecture Verte is an RIBA chartered practice based in Devizes, Wiltshire providing a range of specialist services to private and corporate clients. Founding Director Paul Richards has a sound design ethos based upon green and sustainable thinking that combines traditional values… Read More
Keywords: 17th century, Advice, Architect, Blog, Custom Build, Design, Listed Building, Listed Heritage Magazine, Portfolio, Property Owners, Self Build, Trade Publications, Traditional Materials, Twitter
Beam Cottage is a 17th century Grade II listed cottage in the small village of Cuddington, Buckinghamshire. The Shaw family bought the cottage in 2008 with a plan to refurbish the 17c cottage using traditional materials and techniques and to… Read More
Keywords: Advice, Architect, Custom Build, Design, planners, Planning, Self Build, Structural Engineering, Surveyor
No – However, the route to getting the design that you want may come in a variety of routes that may require the experience of a qualified architect, surveyor or structural engineer. Often Self Builders will see plans of buildings in… Read More
Keywords: 17th century, Architect, Blog, Custom Build, Heat Recovery, Listed Heritage Magazine, MMC, Portfolio, Refurbishment, Self Build, Timber Frame, Trade Publications, Traditional Materials
During the construction of ‘Little Orchard’ in Thame, Simon Shaw of Beam Cottage was so impressed with the quality of the work that he waited nearly 12 months to utilise us to refurbish and extend his Grade II listed cottage. … Read More
Keywords: Architect, Commercial Competitions, Tendering
Breaking existing ‘moulds’ to move forward in construction is both necessary and exciting, one of the best ways to open up the boundaries restricting forward thinking building design, is to engage in competitions where new thoughts, concepts and methodologies can… Read More
