With comfort, affordability, and energy-efficient principles, this timber-framed two bedroom property, created by bere:architects, has been crowned London's first certified Passivhaus. Paving the way for Passivhaus…
Due to a greater awareness regarding global health and well-being, the world of architectural design is progressing at an exceptional pace, as Catherine McKeown, president of the Aberdeen Society of Architects, explains: “With the world we live in…
With the London housing crisis showing no signs of subsiding, a growing number of the city’s homeowners are dismissing the high cost of relocation in favour of a “garden room” which can provide that all-important additional living space.
Now that Spring is emerging, it’s time to break out of that Winter rut and update your home ahead of the lighter, brighter days. We show you how to give your a space a fresh new look this April with our six quick tricks. Freshen Fabrics: Although fabrics such as tweed, velvet and…
As March draws to a close, it’s once again time for this month’s Meet The Team feature. Today we’re chatting to Billy who works as an Installation Technician at Caribbean Blinds. 1. How long have you worked at Caribbean Blinds? I have worked at Caribbean Blinds for 11 years. 2. What does your average working…
The Centre for Medicine, located at Leicester University, has become the largest commercial building to be officially recognised as meeting Passivhaus standards. The state-of-the-art £42 million construction, said…
The Oliphants in Brentwood, Essex, last year moved into a new build house which benefited from a large glazed roof to the open plan kitchen / diner complimented with bi-fold doors that lead out onto the terrace, allowing an abundance of natural light to flood into the heart of…
You may have noticed a number of conservatories available today include some form of “magic glass,” such as solar glazing and tinted roofs, supposedly designed to limit the amount of heat reaching the conservatory.
When extended, the blind stops excessive solar heat gain and glare, along with providing privacy from overlooking buildings. Last week new research revealed as many as four out…
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