A New Standard for Living: Why Passivhaus Matters
by Sean Hill on Jul 1, 2025
At RISE, we believe that architecture has the power to restore balance—between people and planet, cost and comfort, purpose and performance. The buildings we design must rise to meet more than just today’s needs. They must lead. They must inspire. They must work.
Building for the Future: Choosing the Right Standards
by Sean Hill on Apr 15, 2025
Every building is a story in the making - a reflection of intent, values, and the world we wish to shape. At RISE Design Studio, we see each project as an opportunity to push boundaries, crafting spaces that are not only beautiful but purposeful. And a key part of that purpose is sust …
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 …
Heat Pumps – the future of home heating?
by Sean Hill on Nov 21, 2022
Unless you have been hiding, you could not fail to realise that UK energy bills are at an unprecedented level. If we believe the press and general whisperings, then predictions are they will triple by 2023 reaching £5,000 for an average household.
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 …
Passivhaus explained
by RISE Design Studio on Sep 21, 2015
Increasing the energy efficiency of buildings is a key concern for a sustainable architect. In this blog post, we look at the basic principles of the Passivhaus (or Passive House) standard: a sustainable construction concept that is the fastest growing energy performance standard in t …
