Hunshelf Park: what happens next?
- At March 14, 2019
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We have received lots of support since announcing we received planning permission for our Hunshelf Park project.
Paul’s build diaries
- At March 06, 2019
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There’s been lots of progress on Paul’s home retrofit. He’s documenting every step in his build diaries for Homebuilding & Renovating magazine.
Do you want to install a woodburning stove in your low-energy home?
- At February 27, 2019
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There are various ways to heat your home throughout the year. If built correctly, a low-energy house or Passivhaus will be very well insulated and airtight.
It will require minimal heating which will affect your heating choices. You might aspire to have a woodburning stove at the start of your project but once you have the foundations of a well-insulated home that is already warm you might not need one!
A great example of this is Paul’s retrofit project. During the height of winter with a dusting of snow outside his team have been working indoors in just their t-shirts!
Planning success for Sheffield’s first Passivhaus development
- At February 11, 2019
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Last week we received the fantastic news that our Hunshelf Park housing project has been given the go-ahead.
The development is for 10 custom build homes that will be affordable, spacious and highly sustainable.
Read More»The Yorkshire Post visits the Hen House
- At February 01, 2019
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We’re delighted that the Hen House continues to receive praise – this time from the Yorkshire Post.
Brattleby: new build home in conservation area
- At January 30, 2019
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We were commissioned to design a contemporary new build home in Brattleby, Lincolnshire.
JAM Structural Design is up and running
- At January 27, 2019
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We’re really pleased to announce we’ve teamed up with Jon Carr & Matt Hunt to launch a sister company to Paul Testa Architecture: JAM Structural Design.
Read More»WoodFest Sheffield
- At January 25, 2019
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WoodFest is coming to Sheffield in February.
The month-long event will celebrate the versatility and sustainability of building with wood, with a focus on health and wellbeing and offsite construction.
We’re pleased to be working with organiser Wood for Good and hosting the first event: Small Project / Big Challenge on 7 February.
Read More»Our Project Preparation Service
- At January 17, 2019
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Our Project Preparation Service is the first step to building your dream home.
It is designed to help you make the important decisions needed before you begin your project – whether that’s transforming your home, business or starting a self build.
2018 highlights
- At December 18, 2018
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As 2018 comes to a close we wanted to share some of our highlights from the year.
And what a year it’s been. We’ve doubled in size, worked on some fantastic projects and won some awards along the way.
The year started with a bang after we were highly commended at The George Phillips Awards in Oakham for Stamford Road.
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