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Exploring a Passivhaus self build but worried about compromising design elegance?
When people think of Passivhaus design, the stereotype is often a simple, box-like shape focused purely on efficiency. But Passivhaus doesn’t mean dull — it means smarter, more thoughtful design that works for you and your site. A perfect case in point is Anchorage Passivhaus in Wyre Piddle. This Certified Passivhaus shows that energy-efficient homes can be dynamic, expressive and beautifully tailored to their surroundings. Set on a steep riverside plot in a Conservation Area

Tim Carter
Feb 21 min read


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 15, 20251 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 3, 20251 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 13, 20251 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 23, 20251 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.
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 18, 20252 min read
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