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5th Feb 2026

Creating an energy-efficient and comfortable home is becoming increasingly important in addressing climate change and reducing our carbon footprint. Some of the key sustainability standards, including EnerPHit and Home Quality Mark (HQM), are explored in this article…

4th Dec 2025

Sustainable Retrofit: An Architects Guide Readmore

A sustainable retrofit project is one that focuses on improving the thermal performance of an existing building. Retrofitting an existing home is an effective way for homeowners to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and create a more comfortable home. The building fabric is the collection of components that form a building’s structure, including the walls, floor, roof, windows, and doors. Retrofitting aims to improve…

23rd Sep 2025

Passivhaus homes and BREEAM Readmore

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…

14th Oct 2024

Greenwich Architects Readmore

If you are seeking Greenwich architects for your house refurbishment, extension or new build home, please contact us for a free introductory call. Architecture for London has designed a number of homes in Greenwich and adjacent boroughs in south east London. Our architects have significant experience in refurbishing heritage properties, often including the addition of…

20th May 2024

VAT on Green Home Improvements Readmore

Architecture for London stands with MPs calling for the government to reduce VAT on green home improvements. In June, the UK government made a legally binding agreement to reduce the UK’s carbon emissions by 78% by 2035, compared to the levels in 1990. This would put us on track to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.

19th Feb 2024

Retrofitting homes in the UK Readmore

Historically, the UK’s approach to home energy efficiency has been less than optimal. Understanding why is key to the home retrofitting process. The challenges the UK faces with home retrofitting and energy efficiency aren’t a recent phenomenon. They are rooted in past practices and a lack of foresight. Historically, with fuel being relatively cheap, the…

15th Aug 2023

Eco-friendly homes: 10 ways to create an eco-home Readmore

Sustainable design choices and eco-friendly home improvements are crucial in combating the effects of climate change in the UK. How can you make your home an eco-home? As the UK faces the mounting challenges posed by the climate emergency, it is evident that urgent action must be taken to mitigate its effects. Homes, of any…

10th Aug 2023

Architecture for London at Open House 2023 Readmore

London’s architectural landscape is a blend of the historic and the contemporary, and there’s no better time to explore this than during the Open House Festival. This year, as part of the festival, we are thrilled to announce that two of our completed residential projects, along with a retail project, will be open for public…

1st Aug 2023

Sustainable house refurbishment ideas Readmore

This article discusses sustainable house refurbishment ideas in the context of the current climate emergency and widespread species extinction. Our existing homes in the UK consume vast amounts of energy in the form of fossil fuels. How can homeowners begin to address these issues? The UK has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, and…

3rd Jul 2023

Open plan living: How to create a bright and spacious home Readmore

Thoughtful design can unlock the benefits of open plan and broken plan living, but are there any drawbacks? An open plan design allows for the merging of communal areas within a home. Free from partitions, this aids in free-flowing movement and an increase in space. Open plan living started in 1930s America at the beginning…