Brent Design Awards 2023 Winners
by Sean Hill on May 24, 2023
We’re absolutely delighted that the Lexi Cinema extension and refurbishment has received two awards, the People’s Choice as well as the Heritage & Culture, at the first Brent Design Awards last Thursday.
The Triumph of Barefoot Social Architecture: A Tribute to Yasmeen Lari, Royal Gold Medal 2023 Laureate
by Sean Hill on May 22, 2023
As an architect with two decades of commitment to the principles of low-energy and low-embodied carbon designs, I have come to appreciate the potency of architecture as an instrument of transformation. Today, I invite you on an engaging journey as we uncover the remarkable achievement …
Reimagining Architecture for a Sustainable Future: An Architect’s Perspective on the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge
by Sean Hill on May 19, 2023
With the climate crisis at the forefront of global challenges, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has set forth an important initiative, the 2030 Climate Challenge. Below we delve into this and share the nuances of the initiative and its implications for the architectura …
RISE Design Studio – Our Professional Affiliations
by Sean Hill on May 1, 2023
In the world of contemporary design, where lines are blurred between art and function, vision and pragmatism, we are situated at an intersection where creativity meets commitment to the earth’s future. At the helm of this small design-led architectural studio for the past two decades, …
Hampstead Architects
by Sean Hill on Apr 30, 2023
Nestled just above London’s hustle and bustle, Hampstead’s blend of the old and new, rural and urban, has provided a rich canvas for our team’s passion: designing low energy, low embodied carbon structures that are as sustainable as they are breathtaking. Let’s delve into this unique …
Designing for a Sustainable Future with Sustainable Architects
by Sean Hill on Apr 29, 2023
Our small, design-led architecture studio has been driven by a passion for contemporary design, with an unwavering focus on energy efficiency and low embodied carbon. This post is intended to give you an insight into our principles, our ethos, and our approach to eco-friendly, sustain …
The Architect’s Blueprint for Creating Passivhaus, Zero Carbon and Eco-friendly Homes: The Road to Climate Conscious Housing
by Sean Hill on Mar 28, 2023
With two decades of architectural experience under my belt and the ethos of sustainability at the core of our design philosophy, RISE Design Studio embodies a passion for low energy and low embodied carbon designs. The thought of each architectural drawing becoming a home, a living, b …
The Art of Crafting a Sustainably Elegant Home: Unveiling the Hidden Factors that Shape Green Architecture
by Sean Hill on Mar 27, 2023
Each project we work on teaches us that crafting an energy-efficient, beautiful home, akin to creating a symphony, requires an intricate dance of various elements, each resonating with its unique rhythm. At RISE Design Studio, our chief focus is woven around the harmonious union of co …
Harnessing Sunlight: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar PV Systems for Sustainable Architecture
by Sean Hill on Mar 18, 2023
Over the years, I have come to appreciate the significant potential of solar electricity panels, also known as photovoltaics (PV), as a renewable energy solution for homeowners.
Harnessing Energy Efficiency: A Green and Cost-Effective Approach to Home Design
by Sean Hill on Feb 21, 2023
As an architect of two decades, I have borne witness to a revolution in the design industry: the shift towards sustainable, low energy and low embodied carbon architecture. Our small design-led studio has been dedicated to creating eco-friendly homes that are as cost-efficient as they …
