Architecture

Cape Verde VllaWe offer comprehensive design services at all stages, from initial concepts through to construction details and 3D photorealistic visualizations for client presentations.

Sectors:

  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Public

We provide sound technical advice on current planning & building control issues and complete tender & construction design packages working closely with the client, liaising with consultants, local authorities and building contractors.

Sustainability

Successful sustainable design and construction reflects the principles of sustainable development i.e. environmental protection, economic development, and social development, in the orientation, design, building, maintenance and occupation of all new buildings.

We are committed to developing design solutions to improve the built environment, ensuring our projects are designed and constructed to high environmental standards and thereby; minimise energy requirements, reduce water consumption, use materials which are of low environmental impact, conserve / enhance the natural environment and safeguard human health and wellbeing. To achieve this, we are pleased to offer the following sustainability consultancy services:

  • BREEAM (environmental assessment standard for non domestic buildings)
  • Code for Sustainable Homes (environmental assessment standard for domestic properties)
  • Energy modelling (Sbem and SAP calculations)
  • EPCs – Commercial and Domestic
  • Renewable Energy Studies & Advice
  • Flood consequence assessments
  • Sustainable drainage system advice

Tensile Structure Design

In addition we are specialists in tensile structure design, producing complete design packages for the fabrication of membranes, steelwork, glazing and all structural interfaces in conjunction with external consultants.

Design packages prepared for:

  • New build dwellings
  • Self build projects
  • Extensions
  • Renovations
  • Barn conversions
  • Loft conversions
  • Refurbishment
  • Change of use
  • Conservation

Our design & planning services include:

    • Feasibility studies
    • Local authority consultations
    • Planning applications
    • Building control submissions
    • Listed building and conservation area consents
    • Sustainable design solutions
    • Refurbishment proposals
    • Construction details and working drawings
    • Structural engineering
    • Schedules
    • Space planning

    Measured Building Surveys Services:

    • Site appraisal and feasibility
    • Structural dimension surveys of all elements of structure
    • Surveyed floor plans, elevations and sections
    • Ceiling grid surveys
    • Drainage, level and site surveys