How Jill & Richard saved £200k (and the planet)
We retrofitted this home in Oakham, Rutland to perform higher than most new build homes and it cost £200,000 less.
Design
Visiting The Burrows, a Self Build Passivhaus in South Yorkshire
This Autumn, the HEM Architects studio visited The Burrows, an earth-sheltered self build Passivhaus on the Sheffield / Barnsley border.
Different types of planning permission explained: Permission in Principle, Outline Approval and Full Planning
In this blog, we give a summary of the different types of planning permission and why you might use one over another.
Biodiversity Net Gain: Requirements for self-build homes and small sites
In this blog, Ruth Testa, Director at Lakeway Ecological Consultancy, explains what Biodiversity Net Gain is, who it applies to, and what you’ll need to do if you’re building a home or a small development.
A new community space for Sharrow in Sheffield
HEM Architects joined the launch of ‘Adventures’ the new community space at Highfield Adventure Playground.
A well designed MVHR system is more important than the product
This blog explains why a well-designed MVHR system matters more than the product, and how it can improve comfort, air quality, and energy efficiency in your home.
Paragraph 84 homes in the countryside can be small and affordable
We explain that Paragraph 84 homes can be small and affordable. They dont have to be huge and cost you millions.
Common pre-app mistakes and how to avoid them
In this blog, we're sharing the most common mistakes you might make at the pre-app stage and how you can avoid them.
How to turn a negative pre-app into a positive
This blog shares what to do after a negative pre-app, with a case study of a Huddersfield new build that turned an early setback into full planning approval.