Explore our guide to everything you need to know about architecture

Explore our guide to everything you need to know about architecture

How-To-Guide

We've put together this guide to share our knowledge about the materials, processes, and ideas behind our work.

Explore our materials studies, tips on how to gain planning approval, our guide to hiring an architect, and our client self-build diaries.

Is there anything you need to know we haven't covered here? Get in touch to let us know how we can help you.

Process

Is an off-grid home for you?

Exploring the pros and cons of self-sufficient living

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How to work with an existing building

Find out what surveys you might need to convert or extend your home

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How to build a new home

Our guide to the different types of surveys you might need for a new home on your land

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How to hire an architect

Our easy guide to working with an architect

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How to navigate the NPPF

What do the 2023 changes to the National Planning Policy Framework mean for you?

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Self-Build

How to self-build your project

Follow our client's self-build journey constructing their own U-Build studio

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Materials

How to build with cork

Buildings can be made of solid cork: we built this to prove it

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How are bricks made?

We went on a tour of the HG Matthews brickyard

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