How do I chose an Architect?
by Sean Hill on Jan 23, 2023
Selecting an architect is a critical decision that can greatly impact the success and satisfaction of your architectural project. It goes beyond examining an architect’s track record and past projects, although those aspects certainly hold value.
Building Your Dream Home in the Green Belt: A Comprehensive Guide to Replacement Dwellings
by Sean Hill on Jan 2, 2023
Many people dream of building their ideal home in the picturesque Green Belt, surrounded by nature and tranquility. However, constructing a brand-new house from scratch in these protected areas can be challenging, not to mention expensive. Luckily, there is a more practical way to bri …
Discover How To Achieve Your Eco Home
by Sean Hill on Nov 29, 2022
“CO emissions from buildings and construction hits new high” announced the headline from 2022’s Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction. Released at COP27, it paints a gloomy picture of the sectors huge rate of energy consumption and emissions.
Planning Explained: Navigating the Complexities of the UK Planning System
by Sean Hill on Nov 2, 2022
As an architect with over 20 years of experience in a small contemporary design-led architecture studio, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges and uncertainties that come with seeking planning permission. The planning system is a complex web of variables, and predicting the outcom …
The Rise in Popularity of Green Roofs
by Sean Hill on Oct 3, 2022
Living roofs or green roofs, were until recent years a rarity in the UK building landscape, seen as a luxurious design addition implemented by the few with adoption much greater in countries such as Switzerland and Germany.
Mansard Roof Extensions
by RISE Design Studio on Sep 16, 2022
A feeling of lack of space within the home is a common issue nowadays. No matter the size of family or household an often-limited floorplan means there never seems to be room to grow or do the things you want to.
RIBA Plan of Work 2020
by RISE Design Studio on Sep 5, 2022
Architects like most professions welcome industry led guidelines and approaches to inform and improve their work both for their clients, collaborators, and their own progression. The RIBA Plan of Work 2020 is a guidance document set out by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RI …
New build in the countryside – dream or possibility?
by RISE Design Studio on Apr 28, 2021
As the world tries to move on from the Covid pandemic, there is anecdotal evidence that we are increasingly seeking life outside the city. Building a new home in the countryside and becoming a rural dweller may seem like a impossible dream but it is becoming an increasing reality for …
What is green infrastructure?
by RISE Design Studio on Nov 2, 2016
Our green spaces are under increasing pressure as the climate and population change. There is a continued demand for housing and, as a result, there has been a tendency to replace green areas in towns and cities with bricks and tarmac, particularly on driveways and in gardens. When it …
Permitted Development Rights III: Other projects
by RISE Design Studio on Sep 14, 2016
Our last two posts have covered Permitted Development Rights (PDR) in general, and house extensions under PDR in particular. In the final post in this short series, we consider some other types of projects that fall under PDR and do not require planning permission, and provide you wit …
