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Anchorage: the home which almost wasn’t
Anchorage may have been shortlisted for four different awards, but this doesn’t tell the story of the five year journey which embarked to create a Certified Passivhaus which was architecturally dynamic and elegant, breaking ‘boring’ Passivhaus stereotypes. Bringing to life a contemporary home within a traditional conservation area, on a steep riverside plot added layers of complexity, but ultimately elevated the outcome for our delighted clients. Watch our video to learn abou

Tim Carter
Nov 151 min read


Officer and Member training at Wychavon planning department
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...

Tim Carter
Oct 31 min read


A perfect balance
A home that’s comfortable all year round, with minimal energy bills? Let’s talk about how we can make it a reality for your project....

Tim Carter
Sep 241 min read


Double shortlisting at the 2025 Structural Timber Awards
We’ve always known Anchorage Passivhaus was a unique and exciting project; a contemporary, low-energy home set within a conservation...

Tim Carter
Aug 131 min read


Anchorage, a Certified Passivhaus Classic
Last week ended with a bang as we received Certification from the Passivhaus Institute (PHI) for our Anchorage project, a certificate...

Tim Carter
Jul 141 min read


Keeping cool at our Passivhaus Open Days
It was brilliant to see so many new and familiar faces at both of our Passivhaus Open Days this weekend. Those who have visited the...

Tim Carter
Jul 11 min read


This is Anchorage Passivhaus, want to see it?
The Anchorage is a carefully crafted, innovative and pre-fabricated contemporary Passivhaus set in the heart of the Wyre Piddle...

Tim Carter
Jun 231 min read


Double the fun at the Passivhaus Open Days 2025
This summer we are delighted to showcase two projects at the Passivhaus Open Days. Whether you are planning a Passivhaus project of your...

Tim Carter
Jun 21 min read


The journey is almost complete
The Anchorage Passivhaus is almost finished! After over four years of design, planning, and construction, we're thrilled to see this...

Tim Carter
Mar 231 min read


It’s fantastic to see our Anchorage Passivhaus project featured in the April edition of Build It magazine in the ‘What is a Passivhaus?’ section.Â
Whilst giving an inf ormative overview of Passivhaus, the article notably raises the issue of higher costs (15-20% more than a...

Tim Carter
Mar 182 min read


Anchors away at our Passivhaus open day!
It was brilliant to see so many faces at our Passivhaus Open Day at the Anchorage on Saturday. Those who have visited before will have...

Tim Carter
Nov 13, 20241 min read


The Anchorage is within touching distance
October has been a month where the architectural details have come together at Wyre Piddle. Internally the spaces are beginning to feel...

Tim Carter
Oct 31, 20241 min read


It’s the Passivhaus Open Days 2024 - Winter Edition, and the Anchorage is back.
The Anchorage is a carefully crafted, innovative and pre-fabricated contemporary Passivhaus set in the heart of the Wyre Piddle...

Tim Carter
Oct 21, 20241 min read


How tight is air tight?
Many people would reasonably assume that new homes are automatically built to a high level of energy efficiency, maximising the use of...

Tim Carter
Sep 4, 20241 min read


The Anchorage becomes air and weathertight
July has been a busy month in Wyre Piddle. One month on from our Passivhaus Open Day the superstructure of Anchorage is finally complete.

Tim Carter
Jul 29, 20241 min read


Great buzz at our Passivhaus open day
There was a great buzz at our Passivhaus Open Day on Saturday. We enjoyed seeing some familiar faces and welcoming some new ones, and...
Tom Locke
Jul 1, 20241 min read


Want to see a Passivhaus being built?
We are thrilled that our Anchorage project is part of the Passivhaus Open Days 2024: Summer Edition.

Tim Carter
Jun 12, 20241 min read


Innovative shape, Passivhaus standards
At Wyre Piddle, the innovative shape of our Anchorage Passive House is beginning to form.

Tim Carter
May 7, 20241 min read


The Anchorage begins to come to life
It’s all systems go at the Anchorage, Wyre Piddle as RDS Build Ltd’s work emerges from the ground on this steeply sloping riverside site.Â

Tim Carter
Mar 19, 20241 min read


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

Tim Carter
Nov 7, 20231 min read
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