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Homeowners look at alterations to their property for two distinct reasons. In the first instance, it will afford greater comfort for all those living there, and when these alterations are carried out professionally, they will add value to your property. Starting with one alteration that may not be uppermost in many homeowners’ minds, here are

Long before the architects in Chelmsford of today were designing homes to meet the current housing demand, Chelmsford was popular as a place to live and work.  Located in the ‘v’ of the rivers Cam and Chelmer, since ancient times the site of the City has been valued for its riverside location as well as

It is not surprising that architects in Brentwood Essex are busy.  Growing from humble beginnings in the 12th Century as a convenient stopping place for pilgrims travelling from the Midlands to Canterbury, Brentwood has thrived and is in high demand as a place to live.  The location affords great diversity in terms of lifestyle opportunities, and

During the building or renovation of homes and buildings, the aim of sustainable architecture is to complete a project that is not only pleasing to the eye but is also environmentally friendly. This can be achieved through a combination of: A key reason highlighting the importance of sustainable architecture: There is no doubt whatsoever that

Building your dream holiday home could mean you are also constructing your future home. These days there is no shortage of British citizens moving abroad for retirement and who could blame them? Many of these people prefer to buy land and construct a newbuild while there are plenty of people that want to renovate an

Millions of viewers have witnessed the transformation of homes in the UK’s Channel 4 TV series ‘Ugly House To Lovely House’ and noted the inclusion of an architect in these projects. Improve, not move! The message behind the programme has certainly inspired many to improve their home rather than go through the expense of upping

Those looking to take advantage of solar power benefits in their existing home, or those planning a new-build property should involve an architect from the beginning of such a project. We will explain the benefits this will bring, but first, let’s explain the most popular type of solar installation and how they work. Solar photovoltaic

While most of us would agree on the importance of hiring a professional architect to take care of new construction, the first challenge for many is where to look and how to choose the right architectural practice to handle the project. After all, unless you are a property developer, building a new home is more

The roles and responsibilities of an architect are far more involved than many people may initially realise. Below we will explain some of these to help those considering the appointment of an architect understand why they are an essential part of any building project. Major considerations: An automatic response to “What does an architect do”

There are some real benefits to be had when building a granny flat as an annexe to your main property, but careful consideration is required before moving forward. Here’s why it makes a lot of sense for many families, some things to be aware of, and who can assist with such a project. Rising property