Category Archives: Blog Entry

Should heritage rules be eased to help retrofitting?

When it comes to residential architecture in London and other parts of the UK, energy efficiency is a big focus. However, it can be tricky to achieve. The hardest part is upgrading older properties. It gets trickier when there are protections to limit what people can change on homes. We want to look at this here and explore how to make it easier to approach retrofitting. Continue reading

New funding for Brownfield regeneration in England

There are lots of challenges when you look at residential architecture in London. For starters, there is a lack of large plots for new builds. Plus, there are many parts of the city with protection to preserve the character and heritage. Then there are worries about things like the environment, air quality, and impacts on local infrastructure and amenities. It can all make it tricky to boost the supply of housing. Continue reading

Buying vs building – Which is best for you?

There are many different options if you are trying to decide how to get your dream home. For one, you could look to buy a property that is ready to move into. Or, you might look for an existing structure that needs some work to suit your needs. Finally, you may decide to build something new from scratch. As one of the top experts with residential architecture in London, we want to do a little comparison between buying and building here. Continue reading