If you’re unfamiliar with the phrase Passivhaus (or Passive House) as it is otherwise known, this term refers to a…
Now there’s less than one month to go until we’ll be exhibiting at Ecobuild, why not draw some design inspiration from the story of this magnificent Putney Passivhaus? Having demolished the previous dwelling with the goal to create a fully sustainable home…
Bioclimatic architecture refers to the design of buildings and spaces that share a connection to nature. By taking account of climatic and environmental conditions, the interior of these buildings can achieve optimal thermal comfort. This term encompasses a number of design and architectural elements,…
With Spring just around the corner, February is the ideal time to undertake any garden projects so you can enjoy your newly-transformed space to its full potential once the good weather arrives. With that in mind, here are some effortless-yet-effective ways for designing an elegant outside space that’s sure…
With January almost complete, it’s time for the first of this year’s Meet The Team feature. Today we’re chatting to Domus who works as an Installation Technician transforming spaces up and down the country with our innovative external shading solutions. 1. How long have you worked at Caribbean Blinds?
Recommended by their interior designer, for the quality of product and service we provide, our surveyor met with the Rooneys at their home in Fulham, London, during its refurbishment to discuss the shading requirements to the 3 skylights over the bedrooms and 2 further skylights over the kitchen. The blinds…
Looking to replace an existing conservatory to achieve an area in the garden that they could enjoy whatever the weather, without a solid structure and whilst still maintaining the ‘size’ of the garden, the Hickmans in Staines took to Google to see what was on the market that met their…
We were recently informed Ofcom, the communications regulator, are making changes to the way consumers are charged for calling service numbers. Following research that suggested these service numbers often ’caused confusion amongst consumers,’ Ofcom have introduced a series of changes which strive to make costs more transparent and easier to understand.
Gresford Architects recently completed this stunning countryside residence in the Berkshire village of the Old Water Tower. The property, certified as Passivhaus, uses natural methods of heating and cooling, rather than relying on electrical systems. However, despite the fact the property is designed to be fully self-sufficient, architects were keen for the property…
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