It’s the 21st century and most of us have some element of smart living in our homes. However, it was almost inconceivable 20 years ago to think we would be accessing daily life through a smartphone or tablet. Now, downloading ‘on demand’ TV like Netflix to a smart TV, keeping track of deliveries through our doorbell, […]
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When you are building a new home there is so much to consider. Forward-thinking and planning for potential ecology issues are critical to prevent delays in achieving planning permission and the build schedule. UK Legislation protects the habitats of many species of animals including bats, badgers, breeding birds, water voles, great crested newts, otters,
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Most build projects, whatever size can be complex and carry some risk. The best way to reduce your risk exposure is by appointing a RIBA Accredited Chartered Architect practice. MP Architects are proud to have a 35-year association with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the global professional membership body, driving excellence in architecture. Our RIBA
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Two Magic Words – Permission Granted! Those powerful words…‘Prior Notification is required and is Granted’ have now become that little bit easier to achieve. The recent announcement of the ‘General Permitted Development Order’ (GPDO) new rules for permitted development has been hugely significant for some of our clients who have been stuck in a planning permission
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Shining the spotlight on the ‘Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery Systems’ For New Build Homes In recent months client requests for installing MVHR systems are becoming increasingly popular. Let’s face it… when building a new home, who wouldn’t want to include a product that improves indoor air quality, reduces energy bills, preserves the fabric of the
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MP Architects LLP have won the BUILD 2020 Architecture Award – Best Contemporary Barn Conversions – Essex This annual awards cornerstone, which is in its 5th year, highlights the extraordinary work and expertise of Architects across the globe. MP Architects LLP were awarded this impressive accolade by a panel of industry leaders in recognition of
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The Gift of a Greener Home Rishi Sunak’s announcement of the ‘Green Homes Grant’ has been applauded by Homeowners, Landlords and the Home Improvements Industry, alike. This landmark grant aims to create better environmentally efficient homes, reduce the UK carbon footprint, lower energy bills, and boost the economy of the home improvement industry! Energy-saving measures
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As of 1st of September, the UK Government has made some landmark changes to permitted development rights in England allowing us to enlarge our property without the need for planning permission. The new permitted development rights to extend upwards have been in the pipeline for a long time and our team of RIBA-accredited Architects have
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Yes, we can all be dazzled by a gorgeous en-suite bathroom and a beautiful dressing area, but the one room that really can make others gasp in pure envy is an all-singing, all-dancing utility room. Any growing household can almost guarantee an expanding laundry pile to match an accumulation of some of the dirtiest and
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Working with your Architectural project team on a new home, house extension, or development project is always an exciting adventure, however, the hundreds of technical architectural terms we use can be confusing. Whilst Architectural words and phrases form part of our daily discussions, for someone new to our world it can indeed sound like a
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