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Passivhaus doesn’t have to be complicated. And it certainly shouldn’t be intimidating.
Yesterday we were on site in Worcester, visiting this impressive three-storey home which we designed to meet the Passivhaus Classic standard. Our clients are experienced builders, so they understand the importance of getting the details right. But what’s particularly great about this project is how enthusiastically they’ve embraced the combination of Passivhaus performance and contemporary design. The result will be a home that isn’t just striking to look at, but comfortable,

Tim Carter
13 hours ago2 min read


Planning. Budget. Overheating. Three of the biggest worries for anyone thinking about building their own home.
We hear them all the time. “Will we get planning permission?” “Will our new home overheat?” “Can we actually afford to build what we want?” And while every self-build project is unique, these are questions that should be addressed from the outset. At Habitat+ Architects, we combine creative architectural design with practical, real-world experience to tackle these challenges from the very beginning. We look carefully at the opportunities and constraints of your site — from pl

Tim Carter
13 hours ago2 min read


2023 RIBAJ Design Comp
We had a lot of fun putting together our submission for the 2023 RIBA Journal / West Fraser design competition. Here's a sneak peek
Tom Locke
Jul 13, 20231 min read
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