Passivhaus Affiliate

Members Directory

A-Zero Architects

London

A-Zero Architects is a RIBA chartered practice based in London. Founded in 2010, its work focuses on designing and procuring buildings in a way that doesn’t harm the environment. Our projects range from residential and commercial to cultural. We works on new buildings, old buildings put to new uses, as well as extending, contracting and reconfiguring existing buildings. A-Zero works with clients through all stages of a project, from feasibility, planning, detailed design, and tendering to contract administration during construction, and aim to embed environmental considerations through all of these stages, combining functional, cost-effective architecture with a sense of specificity to the client and the place.

Website: http://www.a-zero.co.uk

Abdul-Fattah Fatoki

Bristol

Abigail Stevenson Architectural Design

Norwich

Absolute Architecture

Newbury

Absolute Architecture is a RIBA Chartered Practice founded by Kate Cooper in 2008. Kate’s passion for eco-sustainability and her understanding of modern living, period homes and contemporary architecture contributes to Absolute Architecture’s mission – to create dream homes that exceed expectations. Supported by a team of architects, technologists and project managers, we focus purely on residential projects. This allows us to provide a high-quality, hands on service; creating homes with real architectural merit that are environmentally sustainable, reflect our client’s personal style and are a joy to live in.

Website: http://www.absolute-architecture.co.uk

Accredited Passivhaus Design

Buckhurst Hill, Essex

Thinking of a new Passivhaus or EnerPHit retrofit? Accredited Passivhaus Design are enthusiastic about creating attractive buildings that are space efficient, comfortable to be in, contribute to their surroundings and use little energy. We use the Passivhaus method as it is proven in design and on site. Our Certified Passivhaus Designer has over 25 years experience of creating housing for individuals, social landlords and care providers, from masterplanning to detail design. We can work with other architects and can provide construction stage energy calculations and working drawings for contractors. We can take you through the design, planning and construction stages of creating something seemingly impossible - Really comfortable, attractive buildings that cost very little to run. Our website can tell you more. Accredited Passivhaus Design is a trading division of Tooley Foster.

Website: http://www.accreditedpassivhausdesign.com

AD Practice Ltd

St Albans

Founded in 1992, A D Practice Ltd is a small, well-established and multidisciplinary RIBA Chartered architectural practice located in The Mill, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire. We aim to work with clients and value our ability to listen and learn from them in order to create better spaces that both work for people and improve their quality of life. We design in BIM (Building Information Modelling) meaning that we can offer 3D visualisations of all our schemes, no matter how small, which can aid the understanding of the design for both clients and planners. Sustainability is at the heart of this philosophy and every design we produce. As members of several sustainable building associations and Certified Passivhaus designers, we design buildings that are healthy for both the planet and occupiers, using natural construction materials and renewable energy sources where possible, minimising the energy used by our buildings and setting them sensitively in nature to maximise natural daylighting and enhance local biodiversity.

Website: http://www.adpractice.co.uk

ADAM Architecture

Winchester

ADAM Architecture is a leading UK practice specialising in classical and traditional architecture, and contextual urban design. The practice is run by Nigel Anderson, Hugh Petter, George Saumarez Smith, Robbie Kerr, Darren Price and Robert Cox, and has offices in Winchester and London with a team of around 90 staff. The directors lead their own projects and have their own design ethos, while working together as experts in the field of classical and traditional architecture. Through their involvement in professional organisations, education, research and writing, the directors have advanced the acceptance of traditional design in the British architectural profession. Our portfolio of projects, across the UK and overseas, include new town and country houses; conversions, renovations, and extensions; historic buildings; commercial and institutional buildings; residential developments, masterplans, and new urban designs.

Website: http://adamarchitecture.com

Adam Staniland

Carnoustie, Scotland

Addition Design Studio

Solihull

ADS is a creative architectural design studio working in and around the Midlands as well as occasionally further afield. We like practical and unpretentious buildings that are materially rich and expressive; our work is characterised by simple forms, exposed materials and complex programs. Our approach is straightforward and cost effective with a deep sense of responsibility to our clients and the environment.

Website: http://www.additiondesignstudio.com

ADP Architecture

London

ADP has over 50 years of experience specialising in architecture, interior design, masterplanning, landscape design, heritage and sustainability. The employee-owned practice has eight studios across the UK, India and Cyprus, and employs a number of certified Passive House Designers. ADP believes that good architecture has the power to make the world a more positive place for people, communities and the environment. They measure the success of their projects in terms of sustainability, belonging and engagement – it’s these three principles that form the building blocks of joy. ADP Studio Locations include Birmingham, Edinburgh, London, Manchester, Oxford, Sherborne, Nicosia, Cyprus, Delhi, India.

Website: http://www.adp-architecture.com

Advanced Housing Systems

The Passivhaus Certified Total Envelope System, described by the Passivhaus Institute at Darmstadt as ‘the most comprehensive system’ they’ve ever assessed. The most integrated and complete system for self builds offering the total envelope including joinery, pre-installed electrical systems, delivered ready to skim plaster internally and clad externally in masonry, timber, etc. The GroundZero is an offsite constructed foundation system; GroundZero ICF is the world’s highest performance Insulated Concrete Formwork system and is the first choice for basement construction. The Axios Trousse is a panelised larsen truss wall and roof cassette timber frame/SIPS hybrid. World-class design blending high tech with craftsmanship & traditional materials. Manufactured in Devon, built worldwide

Website: http://www.advancedhousingsystems.co.uk

AECOM Ltd

London

Website: http://aecom.com

AEW Architects

Manchester

AEW Architects are a collaborative placemaking practice that puts communities, clients and the environment first. With a 30-year track record, they’ve been a guiding force behind architectural excellence and associated services across their specialist sectors. Their 100-strong team bring spaces to life, going beyond the ordinary to create immersive experiences that connect with communities. Their focus is on practical, sustainable solutions that hold lasting value for their clients and society. By adopting this multi-layered approach, and rethinking how people live and inhabit spaces, they contribute to tackling climate change while leaving a meaningful and lasting impact. As a B Corp Certified business, they lead by example. Setting ambitious business targets while supporting their clients in achieving their own sustainability goals. Whether designing passivhaus projects, net zero carbon buildings or aiming for the highest BREEAM ratings, their Sustainability Team are available from day one to support their clients.

Website: http://www.aewarchitects.com

AIKOA Ltd

Oxford

Airflow Developments Ltd

High Wycombe

With over 67 years of knowledge and experience, Airflow Developments have been producing ventilation solutions. Airflow offers an unparalleled choice of Passive House Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) units, with a total of 14 across the ranges, for both residential and commercial buildings. Our team of experienced system designers will take your plans and guide you through from specification to installation ensuring you create a healthy, low-cost heating building. Operated by a choice of ‘On-Demand’ control options our range of reliable, quality products coupled with the innovative and compact ‘Zero Leakage’ radial ductwork system help deliver a comfortable, low energy environment for both building occupants and owners alike.

Website: http://www.airflow.com

Alan Clarke

Lydney

Alan Clarke is an energy consultant and building services engineer specialising in low energy and passivhaus buildings.

Alchemilla Architects Ltd

Chard

Alchemilla Architects Ltd is a RIBA Chartered Practice based in rural Somerset in the Blackdown Hills. Our work ranges from single houses and small housing estates to extensions and refurbishment projects. A development of high end holiday lets, a conversion of a listed building to offices and a swimming pool are part of our current workload. We see architecture as integral to the built environment, and pride ourselves in providing a full service from inception to completion. Part of this is a strong commitment to energy efficient buildings with our principal architect being a certified Passivhaus Designer.

Website: http://www.alchemillaarchitects.co.uk

AlchemyGreen

London

AlchemyGreen is about collaborative transformations and integration. As well as Architecture and Project Management, we have a solid track record in Management Consultancy for professional practices in the construction industry, both architectural and engineering. We offer a range of services, either as standalone tasks, or as a combined consultancy, including architecture, project management, construction management, construction direction, management consultant and expert witness. Our founding director, Colin Mendelowitz has over 35 years’ experience and a track record of successful delivery for blue-chip clients. The architectural service already comes with project management built-in, because that’s the way we work. We believe that these services should always be integrated to give clients the best value, and that experienced architects make the best project managers. We have partnering arrangements with a number of key consultants, to enable end-to-end solutions, including construction. We can often get to the parts of projects others can’t reach! Why? Because we are able to understand the project as a whole as well as the complex interrelationships between the discreet parts.

Alden Rose Ltd

Billericay

Website: http://aldenrose.co.uk/

Alex Reeves

Edinburgh

Alexandra Hawkins

Macclesfield

Alina Ohriniuc

London

Allister Godfrey Architects

Oxon

Allister Godfrey Architects is an Oxfordshire based, award-winning RIBA Chartered Practice, renowned for high quality projects in the residential sector. We love designing, transforming, extending and refurbishing houses. The opportunity to transform our client’s ideas and aspirations into delightful homes is both exciting and a privilege. As a small team, we maintain close and collaborative communication to ensure every project receives the same care and commitment. With sustainability in mind, we consider all aspects of the site, brief and budget to shape and create spaces that you will love to live in.

Website: http://www.allistergodfrey.com

Alston + Donnelly Architecture Ltd

Lancaster

Website: http://www.adarch.co.uk

Altechnica

Milton Keynes

Altechnica is a Zero Carbon / Super-Passive Solar Architecture, Technology Innovation and Renewable Energy Consulting practice established by Dr Derek Taylor in 1990 to carry out commissions, research and projects. Altechnica reviewed renewable energy potential in Uttlesford, Merton BC and in Kent. They are currently the architect/renewable energy consultant for a Super Passive Solar™ Zero Carbon House in West of England, which combines zero carbon design with innovative technologies to achieve one of the most energy efficient houses in the UK, designed to achieve PassiveHaus standards. Altechnica is developing a family of innovative Altechnica Zero Emissions Dwellings™ intended to result in zero emissions of CO2 and to obtain practically all of its energy requirements from building-integrated renewable energy and require no space heating.

Website: http://www.altechnica.co.uk

Alun Watkins

Penarth

Amir Arsalan Tahouni

London

I am an ACIAT architectural technologist, working on retrofit and new-built residential projects. I offer a wide variety of services such as architectural and interior design, planning applications, detailed and construction design and energy efficiency is at the heart of my design. My contact details are:+44 7521 392453 and arsalan@atcostudio.co.uk

Website: http:// www.atcostudio.co.uk

AMP Architects

Glasgow

Website: http://www.amparchitects.co.uk/

Anderson Green Limited

Nottingham

Anderson Green is a leading UK consultancy with over 90 staff members. Our mission is to create value, support our staff, clients, and chosen charities, while embracing best practices and the latest technologies without compromising performance. We prioritize delivering true environmental understanding and reducing our carbon footprint through innovative design and technology integration. Our team of experienced BREEAM Assessors offers a wide range of assessments, including BREEAM In-Use, DREAM, WELL, and Passivhaus. Additionally, our CIBSE LCC specialists provide comprehensive reports for energy efficiency and renewable technology applications. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and delivering exceptional services to our clients.

Website: http://andersongreen.co.uk

Andrew Johnstone

Andrew Kirby Architects Ltd

Totnes

Andrew Kirby Architects (AK.A) is an RIBA Chartered Architects Practice in Totnes, Devon. Established in 2005, we are a practice that believes and specialises in delivering high quality Social Impact and Environmental Design solutions for Communities, Social Enterprises, Institutions and Private Clients. We are Certified Passivhaus Designers, and are noted for designing and managing ‘one off’ private Passivhaus residential homes with very high design standards in challenging planning locations. However, we are also widely recognized for working with Local Communities to deliver innovative, sustainable and affordable ‘Social Impact’ Housing and Mixed Use projects.

Website: https://www.akirbyarchitects.com/

Ann Nisbet Ltd

Glasgow

Website: http://annnisbet.com

Anne Thorne Architects Partnership

Hickling

The 15-40 collective of architecture practices share a commitment to radically reduce the energy consumption of buildings through a ‘fabric first’ approach. Anne Thorne Architects, Arboeal Architecture, CTT & Passivhaus Homes, Good Architecture, Prewett Bizley Architecture and Suetake Studio, who form 15-40, include 7 Certified Passivhaus Designers, and have extensive experience in delivering well designed sustainable new build and retrofit projects. By co-operating to share ideas, knowledge and resources 15:40 is able to offer clients a greater depth of expertise.

Website: http://www.annethornearchitects.co.uk

Anotherkind Architects

Bingham

We’re Anotherkind Architects: a friendly, forward-thinking collective, an approachable team with a can-do attitude. We can turn our minds to new challenges, combining the need for functionality with a desire for aesthetic value. Our guiding principle, Change to Improve, is based around three core values: preserve, progress and protect. We’re committed to ensuring every project is fit for purpose with a sustainable legacy. Our combined experience has seen us work with a diverse mix of commercial & private clients, residential developers, housing associations and local authorities, church groups, museums and cultural sites, universities and schools, as well as retail, care and health sectors.

Website: http://www.akind-a.com

Antonietta Canta

London

Antonietta is a Senior Energy Engineer working in the Energy Team of the Buildings Engineering department in Arup London. She is a low carbon specialist with 11 years of experience in architecture, buildings energy efficiency and sustainability. She has worked on national and international projects leading energy strategies for mixed developments and decarbonisation strategies for buildings that range from residential and commercial to hospitals, laboratories and industrial sites. Her passion is to reduce the environmental impacts of the built environment, with a focus on retrofit and efficient building design. Linkedin://www.linkedin.com/in/antonietta-canta-3b1b5674/

Antonios Kasimatis

Horley

I am a facade designer and engineer professional carrying 26 years experience in construction industry. My expertise lies within the design and engineering of all elements that constitute the building envelope of infrastructure, commercial and residential structures. Over the recent years I have developed an enthusiasm for sustainability in construction, in particular passive house design and assessment of embodied carbon in facades. Since we are already following a zero-carbon strategy as an industry, these skills should complement facade design towards a wholistic approach of all new or refurbished buildings. Contact tel 07961 296 118 Horley, Surrey

Arbor Architects

Hereford

With a focus on bio-based materials and optimising building performance, Arbor Architects design beautiful spaces that are holistically low energy. With a rigorous understanding of people, place and the environment, we deliver innovative design solutions that are both cost-effective and environmentally responsive. Our use of natural materials creates spaces that entice the senses, age beautifully and create healthy internal environments. Our team is made up of four individuals, two are certified Passive House Designers and one AECB CarbonLite Graduate.

Website: http://arborarchitects.co.uk/

Arboreal Architecture

Archangel

Impington

Website: http://www.archangelarchitects.co.uk

Architects Dyer

Evesham

Website: http://www.architectsdyer.com

Architects Plus (UK) Ltd

Website: https://www.architectsplus.co.uk/

Architecture Landscape Urbanism

Oxford

Architecture Landscape Urbanism is an architectural practice founded in 2013 by Fergus Alexander RIBA CEPH Designer. We are fascinated about how people might use the spaces we design, and how architecture and landscape generated through a deep understanding human interactions, can influence our lives, homes and cities for the better. We believe that a holistic approach is required in the design of sustainable places that brings together the rigor of environmentally sound building design, with a people centered approach to the design and retrofit of beautiful spaces for living, working and relaxing. We have an office in Oxford with projects across the UK and work with our clients through all stages of their building project.

Website: http://www.archlandurb.com

Architecture Unknown Ltd

Manchester

Website: https://www.architectureunknown.co.uk/

ARCHITECTURELive Ltd

Haslemere

Your home extension, new build or commercial assignment is one of the most important projects you will ever undertake. It takes careful understanding, passionate commitment and sheer quality of design to deliver your vision - and future proof your plans. ArchitectureLIVE offers outstanding expertise and our innovative and cost-effective designs have brought delight to clients in Surrey, Hampshire, West Sussex and beyond. We champion cutting edge technology and sustainable design to deliver energy efficient homes which are pleasant to live and work in, with constant room temperatures and ample daylight. Such buildings ultimately help insulate our clients from the ever-rising cost of energy and relieve the impact on the environment.

Website: http://www.architecturelive.co.uk

ArchitecturePLB

London and Winchester

ArchitecturePLB is a design-led practice with offices in Winchester and London. We have a diverse portfolio including projects of all sizes and types. Our approach is to listen to our clients in order to develop richer, more meaningful briefs as the basis for innovative design solutions and buildings that enrich the lives of the people who use them. Our starting point for design is a sense of responsibility – both social and environmental – because we believe that good architecture can make better places. We are realistic and pragmatic in our approach, but know that our work also has a more creative purpose: to challenge expectations and lift the spirits. For ArchitecturePLB, a sustainable approach is central to our ethos and the practice has a long track record of inventive sustainable design solutions across a range of different building types. As well as being Passivhaus Designers, we are experienced in implementing BREEAM, designing to achieve Excellent and Outstanding targets and have applied the SKA environmental assessment methodology on a range of refurbishment projects.

Website: http://www.architectureplb.com

Artis Architects Ltd

Hertfordshire

Website: http://artisarchitects.com

Arup

London

Arup is a global firm of designers, engineers, consultants, and specialists, working on diverse aspects of the built environment. We help clients tackle complex challenges, transforming innovative ideas into reality as we aim to shape a better world. With a rich history of designing iconic structures, Arup remains committed to creativity, independence, and Sir Ove Arup’s principles. With over 18,000 employees in 34 countries, we continue to uphold our founder’s values.

Website: http://arup.com

Ashleigh (Scotland) Ltd

Prestwick

Website: http://www.ashleighscotland.co.uk

Associated Architects LLP

Birmingham

Associated Architects was formed in 1968 and aims to create architecture of the highest quality which embodies a deep sense of responsibility towards our clients, the users of their buildings and the environment. Based in Birmingham, we have designed buildings in the UK and elsewhere, across the private and public sectors. These include schools, universities, offices, housing and urban regeneration schemes. Underpinning the continuing success of the practice is our ongoing commitment to the delivery of a highly professional service, and sustainability in the widest sense. The number of awards received by the practice recognises the consistently high quality of our design.

Website: http://www.associated-architects.co.uk

ATTMA

High Wycombe

Website: https://www.attma.org/

Aura (Sound & Air) Ltd

St Helier, Jersey

Austin Design Works Ltd

Nailsworth

We offer Architecture and Landscape Architecture services undertaking a very wide range of projects, varying in scale and complexity. These include the design of bespoke new build houses or remodelling and extending existing homes. We also design buildings for commercial, educational and leisure use. Low energy design is of great importance to us and we use our expertise to create buildings that require minimal energy to run whilst also creating healthy and comfortable internal environments. We are advocates of the PassivHaus design approach and have the inhouse expertise to design to this standard. We relish working throughout all project stages and value a collaborative and informed design process. Our projects arise from a good understanding of the context and spirit of your site and requirements. We treat each project individually, to deliver high quality buildings and landscapes which offer value, functionality and delight.

Website: http://www.austindw.co.uk

Austin-Smith:Lord

Liverpool

Website: http://austinsmithlord.com

Avocado Construction Ltd

Plymouth

Website: http://www.avocadoconstruction.co.uk

Avrenim Energy Services Limited

Liverpool

Website: https://avrenim.co.uk/

Avtek Solutions

Dunfermline

Avtek Solutions brings together decades of experience delivering specialist glass solutions from curtain walling and structural glazing through to brise soleil and general commercial glazing. Working with Tier 1 Main Contractors, we cover the design, supply, manufacture and installation on building envelopes throughout Scotland and the North of England. With our own inhouse design and manufacturing departments, we are well placed to to deliver a highly efficient and cost effective service which is completely focused on delivering a quality finished product.

Website: http://avteksolutions.co.uk

Awen Design

Twickenham

Formed in 2023, Awen Design is an architectural practice focusing on Passivhaus new build and deep retrofit design projects across London, the south-east and Cornwall. Director, Mark Elton, has over 26 years’ worth of experience as an architect specialising in these sectors working on exemplar retrofit projects and new build Passivhaus dwellings. Awen (pronounced ah-wen) is the Cornish language word for inspiration, creativity and imagination, with which we aim to marry sustainable design considerations at the centre of the design brief and ensure that the best environmental practices are embedded in your scheme from the outset.

Website: http://awendesign.co.uk

Axis Energy

London

Website: http://www.axisenergy.co.uk