Why Does External Wall Insulation (EWI) Spark Such Strong Reactions?
by Sean Hill on Feb 25, 2025
Every once in a while, a comment lands in our inbox that is more than just feedback - it is a full-on rant. The latest one (see screengrab below) was not just critical of External Wall Insulation (EWI); it was angry, rude, and frustrated.
External Wall Insulation: More Than Just a Blanket for Your Home
by Sean Hill on Feb 21, 2025
When I was growing up, winter had a way of seeping into our home. I remember lying in bed, watching my breath form little clouds in the air, huddled under layers of blankets, waiting for the morning sun to take the edge off the cold. The walls of our house felt more like a sieve than …
Insulation: The Quiet Hero of Sustainable Living
by Sean Hill on Jan 24, 2025
In our pursuit of sustainable design, the spotlight often falls on cutting-edge technologies and bold aesthetics. But let’s pause and consider a quieter, often-overlooked element: insulation. At RISE Design Studio, we view insulation not just as a building material, but as an essentia …
Passive House – a luxurious way to take climate action
by RISE Design Studio on Jan 31, 2022
At RISE Design Studio, we work hard to minimise the environmental impact and energy consumption of our projects. One way we do this is by working with the Passive House and EnerPHit standards. In October 2021, publisher and editor of Passive House Plus magazine, Jeff Colley, gave a TE …
