Living + working
A building is only a vibrant space when it is occupied by people living and working in it. A home is a space for families, and must work with the needs and desires of the family members. A workspace must be conducive to safe and productive work. The uses and occupants of a building are always foremost in our minds.
The walls and roof keep out the natural light that would otherwise flood the space occupied by a building. In constructing a new building or rennovating an existing one, we try to make as much use as possible of natural light...
The choice of materials used in a building affects its atmosphere and the way people feel in the space...
The energy used to heat space and water, to light buildings and power appliances accounts for 44% of the carbon dioxide in the UK. ...
Most buildings need a supply of gas, electricity and water. Routing for services must be taken into account at the stage of first planning ...
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