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.
Materials
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
Process
Is an off-grid home for you?
Exploring the benefits and challenges of self-sufficient living
How to work with an existing building
Find out about what surveys you might need when working with existing buildings
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 hire an architect
Our easy step by step guide to hiring an architect
How to navigate the NPPF
What do the 2023 changes to the National Planning Policy Framework mean for you?
Self-Build
How to self-build your project
Follow our client's self-build journey constructing their own U-Build studio
