At Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, low-energy sustainable architecture is doing far more than providing shelter - it is helping create stability, dignity and healthier futures for people experiencing homelessness. Working alongside forward-thinking housing association Fairhive Homes, this recently-completed project delivered seven Passivhaus-standard homes designed specifically to support vulnerable occupants through exceptional comfort, low running costs and healthier indoor envi

For self-builders, energy independence is no longer a ‘nice to have’ but instead is becoming essential. Recent global events have shown just how exposed our homes are to political events outside of our control: the ongoing conflict in the middle east has already driven sharp increases in oil and gas prices, with knock-on effects for UK households through rising energy bills. At Habitat+ Architects, we see Passivhaus as a direct response to this uncertainty. The approach is s

What do these three buildings have in common? They were all granted planning approval without any requirement for design changes, despite each being located in a highly sensitive planning context. Knossington Passivhaus (Conservation Area), The Paddock House (outside a settlement boundary and adjacent to a Grade II listed building), and the Performing Arts and Dining Building at Lingfield College (Green Belt) each faced very different constraints. Yet all three secured cons

It was a pleasure and an honour to be invited by Carl Brace to present to the planning officers and committee members at the Wychavon...

As designers of Passivhaus buildings it’s a question we are frequently asked in the early stages of a project. Generally local...

After a 3-year journey for our clients, triumphing at two planning committees and overcoming uncountable hurdles, we are delighted that Anch