Ideas for thoughtful homes.
Practical guides and design thinking from FORMFOLD ARCHITECTS in Bristol. From the first sketch to choosing materials, explore how to make your home work better for you.
Planning a house extension in Bristol: where to start
Start with your home, your brief and the right permission route. A practical first checklist for extending in Bristol.
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Architect-led design and build: how it works
A closer look at bringing design, technical decisions and construction together, and the questions to ask before appointing a team.
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Setting a realistic budget for your home extension
Build a whole-project budget, compare like-for-like quotes and keep room for the unknowns before work starts.
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Bringing daylight into a Victorian terrace
Rooflights, borrowed light and well-placed openings can brighten a deep plan. More glass is only part of the answer.
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Making an existing home more energy efficient
A coordinated approach to insulation, draughts, ventilation and heating can make an older home more comfortable.
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Choosing materials for a low-energy home
Look beyond a material’s label to its carbon impact, durability, maintenance and role in the whole building.
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