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23rd Sep 2025

BREEAM vs Passivhaus homes – What is the difference? This article compares energy standards from BREEAM and Passivhaus homes. As energy prices increase, it is useful to know the most cost-effective system for reducing energy consumption within your home. Modern homes and home refurbishments can be designed to use significantly less energy. These standards aim…

20th Sep 2025

Hampstead Architects Readmore

Introduction Architecture for London are experienced RIBA chartered architects in Hampstead. We work across Hampstead Village, Hampstead Garden Suburb and the wider borough of Camden, with a particular focus on high‑quality residential architecture. Our Hampstead portfolio includes projects at Gainsborough Gardens, Tanza Road, Willoughby Road and Lady Margaret Road. Our Gainsborough Gardens project, located in…

17th Sep 2025

How to create a home office in London Readmore

Introduction With hybrid working being the new normal, your home office in London must provide the perfect working environment. Whether you are squeezed into your bedroom, spread out on the dining table or have a dedicated room for your office essentials, your home office must optimise your efficiency. Whilst we aren’t all lucky enough to…

2nd Sep 2025

Sustainable listed building refurbishment Readmore

Introduction Sustainable listed building refurbishment is a key challenge in our built environment. Historic homes and heritage buildings must be upgraded to meet modern standards of comfort and energy efficiency, while their historic character and significance are carefully preserved. This article highlights the key challenges and opportunities in sustainable listed building refurbishments. It examines the…

25th Aug 2025

Haringey Architects Readmore

If you are seeking Haringey architects for your house refurbishment or extension project, we’d be delighted to assist. Architecture for London is an RIBA Chartered Practice, and we have completed a number of residential projects across the borough of Haringey, creating thoughtful, modern extensions and alterations. Our work ranges from house extensions to sustainable refurbishments…

19th Aug 2025

What is a construction programme? Readmore

Introduction This guide explains what a construction programme is, how it fits within the RIBA Plan of Work, and how it is used to manage construction projects from start on site through to completion. What is a construction programme? A construction programme (also known as a construction schedule or build programme) is a detailed timetable…

30th Jul 2025

What is a licence to alter for freeholder consents? Readmore

Do I need a licence to alter? If you plan to alter or extend your leasehold property, a key consideration is the licence to alter for freeholder consent. It is important to ensure you have all the proper permissions needed before starting work. Before making certain changes to a leasehold property, a legal document called…

29th Jul 2025

Architects in Richmond Upon Thames Readmore

If you are seeking residential architects in Richmond, we’d be delighted to assist. Architecture for London is an RIBA Chartered Practice, and we have completed several projects in the borough, including at Burlington Avenue and also in the “Pagoda Triangle” character area. Discover Architecture for London’s projects. If you are seeking Richmond architects and would…

15th Apr 2025

Richmond house extension Readmore

Architecture for London has completed an initial design session for a Richmond house extension. The project is a rear extension to a terraced Victorian house on Selwyn Avenue, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Selwyn Avenue is adjacent to Richmond Park, and it…

14th Mar 2025

MEES and EPC’s for homes and commercial buildings Readmore

Minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) are regulations set and enforced by the UK Government to reduce energy consumption. The regulations aim to improve the energy efficiency of private homes and commercial properties, and they also seek to address fuel poverty. Fuel poverty is when a household needs to spend…