Notes From A Small Practice

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

Meet Simon, who joins us as our new Project Architect.

This month, we've picked our favourite buildings in the hillside showing how challenging sites can inspire striking, imaginative architecture.

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

This month, we've looked at our favourite buildings that support biodiversity and limit their impact on the environment.

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 month, we've looked at our favourite buildings that bring people together.

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're really pleased to welcome Agnieszka Gryglewicz and Tom Hall to HEM Architects.