What is the regulatory picture? The Scottish Government’s 2021 Heat in Buildings Strategy introduced an ambitious set of goals. Currently, nothing is in force, though a new Heat in Buildings Bill Consultation has just been released. The results of the consultation will be debated in Parliament next year (2024). The former 2021 Strategy stated requirements… Continue reading Scottish Governments Heat in Buildings Strategy – review
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When an Architect works on their own house…
It’s a running joke that Architects are forever working on their own houses, and neither of us are an exception. Joanna’s on her third (and supposedly final) series of works to her house – work that started in October 2023 and is still ongoing at the time of this post (but nearly finished!) This includes… Continue reading When an Architect works on their own house…
Work Experience – thoughts on studying Architecture
This week Sophia and I are hosting a local Sixth Form student considering studying architecture. Thinking back to our own experiences, it has brought back a lot of memories. We thought we would write the sort of advice we would give to a young person considering undertaking an Undergraduate Degree in Architecture, whether it is… Continue reading Work Experience – thoughts on studying Architecture
Budgeting
Budgeting your project: a guide for domestic clients If you’ve not embarked on a refurbishment, alterations & extensions, or new build before, knowing how and what to budget for should be your very first step. This exercise might even tell you right away whether your ideas are viable. You may already know what your total… Continue reading Budgeting