Breathing New Life into Homes: Why MVHR Matters in a Low-Energy Future
by Sean Hill on Jul 26, 2025
At RISE, we believe homes should do more than shelter. They should nurture. Heal. Breathe. And in our journey to design spaces that tread lightly and live deeply, Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) has become a quiet revolution — quite literally.
How to Find the Right Architect for Your London Home
by Sean Hill on Jul 2, 2025
Sean Ronnie Hill and Imran Jahn from RISE Design Studio collaborating with their team on a sustainable residential design for a low-energy London home. Designing or renovating a home in London is more than just a project - it’s a chance to shape how you live and how lightly you tread …
Planning a Renovation or New Build in Barcelona? Here’s What to Know About Architect Fees
by Sean Hill on Jul 1, 2025
If you’ve just moved to Barcelona or are planning your dream home or renovation here, one of your first questions will likely be:
How to Design an Eco House That Works With Nature, Not Against It
by Sean Hill on Jun 12, 2025
Building for Tomorrow Starts Today At RISE, we believe that the homes we create today shape the way we live tomorrow. The old model of building - extract, consume, discard - has had its day. In its place is something quieter, more considered, and far more urgent: a need to design home …
Breathing New Life into Midcentury Modern Homes
by Sean Hill on Mar 5, 2025
A guide to restoring, upgrading, and honouring a unique era of British architecture
