Sustainability has always been important to me so, as practice principal, I ensure we maintain a thorough understanding of energy efficient construction, natural materials and renewable technologies. I am part of the RIBA South East Sustainable Group steering committee.
As well as an architect, I am also trained in Passive House design – a whole building energy methodology that is one of the toughest in the world and gives very reliable outcomes. It is one of the most dependable methods of ensuring your eco house performs in the way you expect it to. There’s a little more information on it in this article that I contributed to.
This before and after thermal image, from a 1960s house that we’re upgrading, shows how heat can be so easily lost at weak points in the structure.
Each colour line represents the same temperature and the old cold spot in the corner (where the yellow comes close to the inner face) was prone to mould growth.
Taking the time to ensure that construction details are thermally robust, like the improved performance shown, can make a huge difference to a building’s performance – and significantly reduce energy bills.
NPPF 134 Innovation
This knowledge means I have helped deliver several NPPF 134 projects that gained planning permission due to their “outstanding or innovative” nature.
So get in touch if you are interested in either Passivhaus or NPPF 134 schemes.
I am also a member of the Association for Environment Conscious Building, the Passivhaus Trust, and a corporate member of the Kent Wildlife Trust.
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