Navigating the New National Planning Policy Framework: Thoughts from Sean Ronnie Hill, Director of RISE Design Studio
by Sean Hill on Dec 13, 2024
The recent reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) are causing waves in the worlds of architecture, urban planning, and development. For someone like me - someone who’s dedicated their career to creating spaces where sustainability is a cornerstone - these changes are …
Navigating Architecture towards Net Zero
by Sean Hill on Aug 31, 2023
At RISE Design Studio, we’ve always championed a sustainable approach, especially in recent years when the climate crisis is more pressing than ever. As someone who’s seen the tide change and observed the inertia in adoption, let me take you through the essence of creating low-energy, …
Housing Retrofit and the Quest for Airtightness: An Architect’s Guide
by Sean Hill on Aug 14, 2023
What is airtightness? Here, I aim to give you a deeper understanding of what airtightness is, combining theory with the practicalities we’ve encountered working on the many low-energy retrofit and new build projects we’ve completed. Proclima Intello tape uses for airtightness on this …
Shaping Tomorrow’s Buildings: Towards Carbon-Positive Architecture
by Sean Hill on Aug 1, 2023
We have been involved in exploring the new frontiers of low-energy and low-embodied carbon designs for many years. Today, I’m excited to share the crucial role architects, like us, have in fighting the biggest challenge of our age – the climate crisis. Chapter 1: The Imperative of Car …
