At Studio Bark, everything we do centers around creating architecture that is more sustainable, accessible, and equitable. We are passionate about sharing our expertise, believing that the best way to address the major challenges of the future is through collective action.
Explore our resources below, from designing sustainable countryside homes under Paragraph 84, to building with our modular construction system, U-Build, and educating the next generation in sustainable building practices
What is whole life zero carbon?
What is a Whole Life Zero Carbon home?
The Bark Journey
How do we take you on the journey to a healthier, more joyful home?
Paragraph 84
Can we help you build a new home in an isolated location in the countryside?
Paragraph 139
Could this new policy help you gain planning permission by building sensitively and sustainably?
Support for Community Land Trusts
Find out how we can support your Community Land Trust with our planning and community engagement expertise
Farm Renovations
How to Develop or Convert Your Farm Buildings Sustainably: A Guide to Class Q, Class R, and Farm Architecture
U-Build
How can we help you build your own sustainable and circular home?
Your Studio Bark Site Visit
The First Step Towards Your Ideal Custom Home or Extension
No Building As Usual
How do we pass on our skills and ambitions to the next generation of architects?
Is an off-grid home for you?
Exploring the pros and cons of self-sufficient living
How to work with an existing building
Find out what surveys you might need to convert or extend your home
How to build a new home
Our guide to the different types of surveys you might need for a new home on your land
How To Choose The Right Architect
Our easy guide to working with an architect
How to navigate the NPPF
What do the 2023 changes to the National Planning Policy Framework mean for you?
How to self-build your project
Follow our client's self-build journey constructing their own U-Build studio
How To Build With Cork
Buildings can be made of solid cork: we built this to prove it
How are bricks made?
We went on a tour of the HG Matthews brickyard
