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!
Our favourite kitchens
- At February 21, 2019
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Last month we teamed up with the award-winning Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens to share their top tips for creating a sustainable and stylish kitchen. In case you missed it, read it here.
When we’re designing a home, the kitchen inevitably comes up early on in the conversation with our client. The kitchen is the nerve centre of the home. It’s a place to unite, eat and create memories. With that in mind, we’d love to know what you think of our selection of favourite kitchens.
We’re thrilled to be joined by Rob Cole, founder of Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens who has shared his favourite kitchen with us.
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.
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