Applying for planning permission can be tough to navigate. Applying for planning permission for tricky sites – for example agricultural land, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a national park or the green belt – can be even more…
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Planning permission for tricky sites – we can help!
Posted in Research Blog Tagged with: architect, Biophilic Design, Building, Construction, Contextualism, demolition, design, Extension, Planning, Policy, Refurbishment, Residential
How to save water: a guide to reducing water consumption
If you live in the UK, water may seem abundant. But those of us wanting to live a more sustainable life should be looking at ways we can save water, as treating wastewater is a very energy-intensive process of filtration, chemical…
Posted in Research Blog Tagged with: Construction, Energy Efficiency, Green, green technology, Innovation, Refurbishment, Residential, Sustainability
AECB blog, June 2017
‘Koru Architects to offer free advice at the South of England Show 8th-10th June’ – on AECB blog, June 2017 The Association of Environmentally Conscious Builders (AECB) has featured Koru on their member news blog. To learn more you can…
Posted in Press Coverage Tagged with: Energy Efficiency, Events, Extension, Refurbishment, Sustainability
Koru offer free advice at the South of England Show 8th-10th June
Come along for free mini consultations on energy efficiency, home improvements and eco design – bring your plans and photos along! Our senior architect and director Mark Pellant and planning consultant Nigel Alderton will offer free mini consultations to visitors attending…
Posted in Koru News and Events Tagged with: Energy Efficiency, Events, Extension, Planning, Refurbishment, Sustainability
Sustainable Living Fair: Green Your Home & Life
Do you want to make your lifestyle more green? If so, the upcoming Sustainable Living Fair here in Brighton is one for your diary. A fun and educational afternoon event, the fair will be held on Saturday 17th September 2016…
Posted in Koru News and Events Tagged with: Energy Efficiency, Events, Refurbishment, Sustainability
Renovate or rebuild? Creating your dream home
It’s a classic dilemma. You’ve purchased a scrappy run-down property in a fantastic location, with the plan to knock it down and build your dream home, but now you’re wondering if actually a major renovation will do the job. Or,…
Posted in Research Blog Tagged with: architect, Construction, Energy Efficiency, Extension, Housing, rebuild, Refurbishment, renovate
Refurbishing for energy efficiency? Do these 5 things first
You know your home’s energy efficiency is not up to scratch and the idea that you’re constantly throwing money down the sink (or more likely out the window) is frustrating to say the least. And who doesn’t like a solution…
