Design

Having lived with the benefits for a few years, I wanted to tell you a bit about the transformation our retrofit and extension has made to my family’s life.



This Autumn, the HEM Architects studio visited The Burrows, an earth-sheltered self build Passivhaus on the Sheffield / Barnsley border.

In this blog, we give a summary of the different types of planning permission and why you might use one over another.

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.

HEM Architects joined the launch of ‘Adventures’ the new community space at Highfield Adventure Playground. 

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.

We explain that Paragraph 84 homes can be small and affordable. They dont have to be huge and cost you millions.

In this blog, we're sharing the most common mistakes you might make at the pre-app stage and how you can avoid them.

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.

We’re excited to share some of the new build home projects that have recently received planning approval.