Insights
As leaders in low-carbon architecture, our work is rooted in the wider activities of research, writing and teaching. This series of posts looks at the way we work, and the ideas that drive the design process behind our projects.
Architectural detailing is the process by which we test materials and construction methods to see whether or not they find harmony with the overall design intent of the building.
A recently completed retrofit of the grade II listed Kilowatt House, a 1930s Modernist gem in Bath.
Nearing completion: A new low-energy, low-carbon arts & crafts inspired house in Cambridge.
The feeling of a place is perceived through all the senses, not just what we see.
A first look at a new low-energy, low-carbon house currently on site in Somerset.
The transition from inside to outside is punctuated by a sequence of events, or thresholds, which change our perception of the sense of openness or enclosure.
Creating a visual and physical connection with a place provides security and comfort to the inherently mobile human.
A clear vision about the atmosphere and character of a house are fundamental to guide future decisions.
In the context of architecture a precedent is a building or project from the past.