Sustainability
There are manydifferent approaches to sustainability in building from the very modern model of insulate and ventilate to the more traditional breathable walls and local materials. Some materials work better together than others and so different building systems have arisen. Understanding the options is key to designing a building that performs well and conforms to your needs and values.
We believe that the best possible design comes from understanding the strengths and weaknesses of all the various materials available and using them appropriately and strategically.
We have experience working on buildings at both ends of this spectrum as well as many in between and we want to work with you to build a structure that will suit your needs and the environment. We are happy to help explain the various trade offs and pro’s and cons of the different material options available to help choose a material palette that works for the building as well as meeting your values.
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We are based in Herefordshire and have a large network of local experts to help us source materials and provide their skills and knowledge to create your perfect home. Where possible we try to use materials from quality local producers to help reduce the carbon footprint of your new build. When working on an old building, we are also careful to restore and re use as much of the original materials as we can.
