Fallback position for Class Q allows for sustainability measures
— 24 Jun 2025
Nestled at the end of a track, in the heart of the bucolic Devon countryside, the Winged Barn forms part of an agricultural estate which…
Sustainability Series - Blog 3 How do you become more sustainable?
— 05 Jun 2025
So far, in our bite-size sustainability series we have looked at the effect of site constraints and client priorities on a project and how we…
Conservation Architecture in the Southwest
— 27 May 2025
Last week Director Jonny Poland spoke to students at Cambridge University about opportunities to work in Conservation architecture in the beautiful Southwest on some of…
Planning Permission Secured for Fallback Dwelling: Class Q Barn Conversion in North Devon
— 19 May 2025
We are thrilled to announce that our team has successfully secured planning permission for a new house in the countryside using the 'Fallback' position on…
Measuring emissions data to reduce carbon
— 28 Apr 2025
We are currently publishing our series of sustainability blogs to help clients consider the best options for their building project; helping to ensure they have…
Woolsery Manor Barn; heritage, craftsmanship, and sustainable innovation
— 14 Apr 2025
Woolsery Manor Barn: Adaptive ReuseCelebrating heritage, craftsmanship, and sustainable innovation
Project OverviewThe Woolsery Manor Barn project transforms a historic vernacular barn into luxurious five-star hotel accommodation,…
Dartmoor Historic Farm Building Project wins again
— 08 Apr 2025
More celebrations for the team as the Dartmoor National Park Historic Farm Building Repairs project wins a 'Highly Commended' Award at the Civic Trust AABC…
Sustainability series - Blog 2 Your agenda
— 13 Mar 2025
Our intro blog to sustainability set out design principles we adapt to strategies, but ultimately the route you want to go down will be constrained…
Structural Insulated Panels – a sustainable and energy efficient building material?
— 10 Mar 2025
In light of the current ‘climate crisis’, we are continuously looking into ways to improve on more traditional construction techniques and be more responsible for…
We are Recruiting
— 25 Feb 2025
We are expanding our team, and are looking for people who are passionate about the conservation of historic buildings and innovative sustainable design.
Sustainability series - Intro blog 1 Sustainability through design
— 19 Feb 2025
Sustainability is at the heart of our practice, and we have blogged previously about the sustainable measures incorporated in various projects as well as government…
New life for Grade I listed Manor
— 15 Jan 2025
Grade I listed Wortham Manor, a Landmark Trust holiday accommodation property, has undergone significant refurbishment to improve energy efficiency and upgrade the facilities; enabling visitors…
