Journal: Ideas & Insights for Sustainable Homes and Retrofits
Our Journal shares expert guidance, creative inspiration, and practical advice from eco-friendly, sustainable architects in London. Whether you’re planning a low-energy extension, a sensitive retrofit of a period property, or a future-ready new build, you’ll find insights here on Passivhaus principles, natural materials, and planning advice to help you create a brighter, warmer, healthier home that works beautifully today and tomorrow.
Does an extension always have to be box shaped?
Extensions don’t have to be glass boxes. In her Good Housekeeping interview, Daniela Ciarcelluti explained how shapes drawn from context — angled walls, pitched roofs, courtyards and soft corners — can transform period homes. At Culverden Road, a triangular zinc-clad garden room replaced a dated conservatory, improving light, comfort and connection to the garden. The result shows how thoughtful design creates sustainable, timeless spaces that feel as though they have always belonged.
Archello Awards 2024 Longlist – House of the Year (rural) - Small
We are thrilled to announce that Kent House has been longlisted in the Archello Awards 2024 in the "House of the Year (rural)—Small" category. We are really grateful and are looking forward to the final results!