NWD Architects4 days ago3 minOut with (some of) the old: redeveloping buildingsThere are various factors driving housebuilding and renovation projects at the moment. As a result, there is a shortage of both building...
NWD ArchitectsJun 293 minBuilding Regs and Compliance – latest updates and how they affect designWith innovation comes legislative change – but often change doesn’t keep pace with innovation’s rapid pace. A good example of this is...
NWD ArchitectsJun 155 minEnerPHit Retrofit 2: Why step-by-step plan rather than a “one-hit” retro-fit?Our Passivhaus Designer Matt has recently bought a new family home. He is retrofitting various elements to a high standard of energy...
NWD ArchitectsJun 83 minWhat next for construction? The pros and cons of 3D printed buildingsWhen looking to design a new home, self-builders are often looking for something with all the mod-cons, whilst delivering an eye-catching...
NWD ArchitectsMay 182 minPermitted development rights – what are they and what could they mean for you?Permitted development rights were introduced in 1995 with the intention of making it easier to make straightforward changes to a property...
NWD ArchitectsApr 73 minEnerPHit Retrofit: re-modelling a house fit for 21st century living Our Chartered Architectural Technologist, Matt Davenport, has been a certified Passivhaus Designer since 2017. The Passivhaus Standard...
NWD ArchitectsJan 263 minNew Year, new project: building an extensionIt’s a New Year once again and a fresh start is always a good time to bring new projects to fruition. Whether it’s enlarging your house...