Notes From A Small Practice

In this blog, discover why airtightness is important to create a warm, low-energy home that's healthy and draught-free.

We retrofitted this home in Oakham, Rutland to perform higher than most new build homes and it cost £200,000 less.

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.

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.

In this blog, we explain how to prevent overheating in your home with expert tips on solar shading, ventilation and insulation.

Here's how to cost up your project and the key things you'll need to consider before your build begins.

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