Research and Development

The Practice has been involved in research and development including energy efficiency and low environmental impact design since 1992.

Research work enables the practice to enhance the quality of design services provided to clients and ensures that the practice’s work is kept up to date and remains cutting edge.

Research work has led to several publications for the building industry as well as delivering papers and publications for clients such as local authorities.

Research work undertaken includes:

• Technology Strategy Board (TSB) - Climate change adaption. Government funding achieved for care home project to research climate change adaptation of buildings
• The Carbon Trust / BRE - Good Practice Guides 293 external wall insulation for dwellings
• Westminster City Council design guide for increasing the energy efficiency of buildings in conservation areas
• EST / BRE survey of well insulated housing refurbishment projects
• Rugby City Council - external wall insulation research for housing
• BRE sustainable refurbishment - key note speaker for series of events
• Cob building and earthen architecture research work and training courses
• Permaculture research work