How to reduce our homes’ reliance on fossil fuels

Part 2 - Construction

Part 1 - Design and planning.

Full refurbishment of a post-war home including energy upgrades

A replacement dwelling in North Somerset's Green Belt.

With so many options available, this reasoned guide will help you choose.

An energy efficient new build set in the Green Belt just outside Bristol.

Low energy refurbishment for a post-war house resulting in a 40% reduction in gas and electricity consumption.

New build terrace house, Bedminster, Bristol. Set on a small plot the design offers an imaginative solution to a constrained urban site.

In 2016 we were appointed to redesign a small bungalow in North Somerset. The clients had recently moved back to the UK after spending a decade in Australia, where they had become accustomed to open plan houses with a strong connection to the outdoors. Not keen on going back to a home of conventional cellular plan - and given the lack of alternatives on the market - they decided to undertake a radical renovation project to create their dream house. Newly opened up kitchen spa

In the past year DHV Architects have designed several infill housing projects. These gap or infill housing are a great way to make use of vacant or underused plots interspersed among older, existing properties in established urban neighbourhoods. They are often sought after and can wield good returns with the right planning and design. What to consider? Infill housing differs from green field or estate housing; they have to fit in an established context, rather than setting t

The house is a five bedroom Victorian semi detached house in Westbury on Trym. The front façade has a Pennant stone with Bath Stone...

In the summer of 2018, DHV architects were appointed to design a rear extension and first floor alterations to an inter-war, two-storey...