Our Favourite: Grand Designs episodes
This month we have chosen our favourite episodes from everyone's favourite TV architecture programme Grand Designs.
Notes From A Small Practice
Expert advice, how-to guides, design inspiration and the latest news from our practice.
Welcome to the team Henry
Meet Henry, who joins us as our new Project Architect.
Welcome to the team George
Meet George, who joins us as our new Architectural Technologist.
Our Favourite: Haunted Houses
This month we have chosen some of our favourite haunted houses and spooky architecture.
Advice View All
Our advice catalogue is bursting with beginners guides and essential information from the experts. Whatever stage you’re at, we’re here to help.
How to research your project to save you time & money
Researching and exploring your options before designing your dream home can be extremely valuable.
How to turn your farm building into a home
This article is on how to convert a barn or farm building into a house using Class Q planning legislation.
Why you need to live in an architect designed Passivhaus – Part 3: Health
We explore how the fabric first approach can benefit your health.
Why you need to live in an architect designed Passivhaus – Part 2: Comfort
We explore how the fabric first approach will make your new home more comfortable:
Why you need to live in an architect designed Passivhaus – Part 1: Costs
We explore what the fabric first approach means for your costs in the long term
An Architect’s top tips to help you avoid common mistakes when extending or renovating your home
Regrets. Clients often have them about projects they've rushed into in the past. Follow our tips to avoid making these common mistakes.
The Passivhaus Way Of Working
We look at benefits of using the Passivhaus overlay with the RIBA plan of work to create a comfortable and energy efficient home.
How to help the construction stage of your project run smoothly
Our top tips for realising the project of your dreams.
What to consider when designing a Passivhaus and sustainable home
Here's our key things to think about if you're going to build a sustainable home
Further Articles
Our Favourite: Barn conversions
This month we have picked our favourite farm houses and barn conversions.
Welcome to the team Jacob
Meet Jacob, who joins us as our new Marketing Manager.
Highly commended in the South Yorkshire Sustainability Awards 2023
HEM Architects received a highly commended award in this year’s South Yorkshire Sustainability Awards.
Our Favourite: Buildings in Halifax
This month we ventured across Yorkshire for our annual team away day in Halifax.
Planning wins for 2023
Here's a round up of our planning approvals so far this year.
Welcome to the team Ailsa
Meet Ailsa, who joins us for the summer before she returns to the University of Sheffield to complete her masters in Architecture.
Are you our new Project Architect?
We're looking for a Project Architect to join our sustainable, design-led practice in Sheffield.
Our Favourite Community Buildings
Community buildings are currently a hot topic in the HEM office for obvious reasons. Our team pay homage to some fantastic examples in the latest our favourites.