Structural Insulated Panels – a sustainable and energy efficient building material?
In light of the current ‘climate crisis’, we are continuously looking into ways to improve on more traditional construction techniques…
We are Recruiting
We are expanding our team, and are looking for people who are passionate about the conservation of historic buildings and…
Sustainability series - Intro blog 1 Sustainability through design
Sustainability is at the heart of our practice, and we have blogged previously about the sustainable measures incorporated in various…
New life for Grade I listed Manor
Grade I listed Wortham Manor, a Landmark Trust holiday accommodation property, has undergone significant refurbishment to improve energy efficiency and…
Jonathan Rhind Architects' highlights of 2024
We are looking forward to a great year ahead at Jonathan Rhind Architects as well as celebrating what 2024 brought…
DIY in the Somerset Studio
Senior Architectural Technologist and DIY whizz David Bridges, installed the pin board in our Somerset studio's newly decorated meeting room.
Mike…
Contemporary glass extension for Grade II* property achieves planning
Having explored various options for extending this Georgian house, Jonathan Rhind Architects are celebrating achieving Planning Permission and Listed Building…
Clifftop luxury on North Devon Coast
The upgrading and extension works to this stunning property, perched on a clifftop in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,…
Historic Estates: Streamlining the Listed Building Consent Process
Jonathan Rhind Architects are the first in the Southwest to pioneer a new, streamlined approach to the listed building consents…
Moving on and moving back
We are delighted to welcome back Architectural Assistant Twearly Peaster to our Somerset studio. After undertaking her RIBA Part I…
Lime render and limewash to prevent damp towers
Jonathan Rhind Architects have been involved in the assessment, monitoring, analysis and management of damp towers across the West Country…
Sustainable and energy efficient design
A recently converted and extended property in north Devon has been designed with sustainability, energy efficiency and low maintenance at…
Conservation Management – A Fresh Approach
Grade I listed Hartland Abbey and St Nectan’s Church in Stoke, North Devon were the perfect location for our recent…
Darryn Marrs attains CIAT Conservation Accreditation
More reasons to celebrate as Senior Architectural Technologist Darryn Marrs becomes a CIAT Accredited Conservationist
Darryn has been with Jonathan Rhind…
Architects report on significant eighteenth-Century houses
As a member of a panel of Consultants for the National Trust in the Southwest, Jonathan Rhind Architects have been…
An architecture taster in Devon and Somerset
In the last few weeks, we have been delighted to welcome two work experience students to our Devon and Somerset…
RICS Award winners 2024
Jonathan Rhind Architects are celebrating winning the Heritage Project category of the RICS South West Awards 2024. The winning project…
DAC grants available for Net Zero and Minor Repairs
Several members of our team recently attended the very informative Exeter Diocese Architects' training day, during which one of the…
Updates to Class Q boost for barn owners
Class Q permitted development has recently been updated to include changes which ease some of the rules around converting buildings…
Green roofs for biodiversity
As well as the many other benefits, incorporating a green roof into a development project could help towards Biodiversity Net…
Class Q permitted development explained
Barn conversions, whether of traditional or modern agricultural buildings, are still a great way to achieve a new dwelling in…
CIAT Conservation Accreditation for Peter Thompson
Congratulations to Senior Architectural Technologist, Peter Thompson, who has attained CIAT Conservation Accreditation. This is a well-deserved achievement, which recognises…
New life for Grade I listed medieval house
Jonathan Rhind Architects have been commissioned to undertake conservation repairs and enhancements to this Grade I listed house in Somerset.
The…
Dartmoor Barns shortlisted in Heritage Awards
We are delighted that Jonathan Rhind Architects’ Dartmoor Barns project has been shortlisted in the RICS Regional Awards South West…
Team CPD - Open fire design
The technical team in the Jonathan Rhind Architects Barnstaple and Taunton studios attended an insightful CPD by Camelot Real Fires…
Biodiversity Net Gain – a handy guide
A number of changes to planning regulations are set to take place during 2024, and one of the biggest is…
Porlock In-spired: Reshingling iconic grade I listed church spire
The spire of the grade I listed church of St Dubricius Church in Porlock, Somerset is clad in over 23,000…
Celebrations for Devon Architect
The Jonathan Rhind Architects team are celebrating after Andy Hedger qualified as an Architect.
Andy joined our team as an experienced…
Do you have Bats in your belfry?
Numerous laws exist to protect endangered species and habitats in the UK. If you are considering a building project, you…
Somerset Architects celebrate with traditional wassail
On Friday, intrepid members of our Taunton office visited Sheppy’s Cider Farm for their annual wassailing ceremony. Wassailing is an…
Conservation Architects resolve tricky planning issue
Our clients are celebrating after Jonathan Rhind Architects achieved planning permission to extend the living accommodation of a grade II…
A very Merry Christmas from the JRA team
Jonathan Rhind Architects would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.
It has been an exciting year for Jonathan Rhind…
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