Arbor Architects

Project Kickoff! ⚽ We’re excited to be starting work on The Southside Project– Belmont Wanderers FC CIC new changing facilities and 3G pitch next week! “The Southside” is part of the Stronger Towns Projects in #Herefordshire - a partnership that will help the City become thriving, green, fair, connected, digital and cultural. This fantastic development will provide top-class facilities for the local community and grassroots football, with completion set for early 2026. A huge thank you to all our project partners for their collaboration and expertise in bringing this vision to life: Ward Williams Arbor Architects E3 Consulting Engineers PLAN:design Andy Baylis Infrastructure Design Studio Football Foundation McArdle Sport Tec Ltd TigerTurf UK Ltd We can’t wait to see the transformation take shape over the coming months! #StrongerHereford #SouthsideProject #BelmontWanderers #GrassrootsFootball #CommunityDevelopment #Construction #Collaboration #3GPitch Chris Tipping Sam Carter Mark Moore Thomas Jones

Did you catch our project on the cover of the most recent Passive House Plus? This EnerPHit standard conversion project transformed a set of dilapidated barns into a highly energy-efficient and low-carbon home. The project showcases a meticulous approach to reducing embodied carbon through thoughtful material choices, adaptive reuse, and a fabric-first design. We're incredibly proud to see this project recognised, highlighting the potential of existing buildings to be repurposed into comfortable, high-performance homes. Grab a copy of Passive House Plus to read more about how The Tin Barn achieved brilliant embodied carbon results, our fabric-first strategy and how the clients have loved living here! #architecture #enerphit #buildingdesign #architecturalprocess #sustainablearchitecture #netzero

✨ Congratulations to Arbor Architects for making the 2025 RIBA South West & Wessex Awards shortlist for The Tin Barn project Winners will be announced at the 2025 RIBA Awards ceremony at Winslade Manor Ltd Thursday, 8 May, from 6pm Book your ticket now 🔗 https://ow.ly/A2RR50VaURr 2025 Sponsors Autodesk and EH Smith Architectural Solutions 📷 #EllenHancock #riba #ribaaward #architect #architecture #Bath #Wessex #Southwest

We are really excited to share that our project, The Tin Barn, has been shortlisted for this year's RIBA South West and Wessex regional awards 🎉 Achieving EnerPHit certification, this project demonstrates how existing buildings can be adapted and repurposed into high-performance, comfortable homes without compromising architectural quality or environmental responsibility. The client's ambition for a truly sustainable home was at the heart of the project, guiding decisions on materials, energy efficiency, and long-term resilience. This project has been incredibly successful, producing outstanding embodied carbon results as well as high levels of occupant comfort. This success is due to working in collaboration with like-minded, local consultants and having a client with a strong vision and clear ambition. Read more on our website. #ribaawards #ribasouthwest #tinbarn #barnconversion #retrofit #enerphit

We are delighted to see The Tin Barn on the cover of the UK edition of the Passive House Plus magazine. This Enerphit project is a fantastic example of how we can adapt and reuse to create beautiful homes and dwellings. Take a look at the full article on the Passive House Plus website! #enerphit #renovation #classq

Did you know there are over 10,000 Conservation Areas in the UK? These range from village centres to historic urban districts and are places of special architectural or historic interest designated to preserve their unique character. If your project falls within one of these areas, it's essential to understand the knock-on effects it may have on planning and design. Creating sustainable and inspiring buildings while respecting their surroundings can be tricky. We've compiled a quick guide to help you identify the challenges and opportunities of building or renovating a conservation area. Take a look on the Arbor Journal: https://lnkd.in/ejfiUVpa #netzero #lowcarbon #netzerohomes #conservationarea #passivhaus #homecomfort #energybills #lowcarbonhomes #aonb

Does designing using a fabric-first approach make it easier to achieve Passivhaus? In our recent blog post, we’ve explored how using fabric-first construction techniques can help you meet the rigorous standards while delivering long-term benefits for occupants and the environment. Take a look at the Journal section of our website to find out more. https://lnkd.in/e_Aiqx6B #fabricfirst #passivhaus #lowenergyhome #lowcarbon #embodiedcarbon #biobaseddesign #biophillia #enerphit #buildinghealth

When designing for a community project, it's important to consider how connections within the community will be made. Outdoor spaces are vital, from shared gardens to thoughtfully designed courtyards; creating places where people can come together, relax, and feel a sense of belonging will go a long way to fostering relationships. #buildingdesign #architecture #communitydesign #westmidlandsarchitecture #retrofit #communityhousing #passivhausdesign #sharedhousing

Planning submitted 🎉 We are very pleased to have submitted the planning application for this recent timber shingle-clad extension project in Ledbury. Our clients wanted to replace an old dilapidated sunroom with a multi-use space that prioritises access to the garden and will be warm and light-filled all year round. The extension opens up the east through a set of sliding doors that frame a view to the church and allow access onto a sheltered, sun-filled terrace. An open corner to the southwest allows afternoon and evening light to flood the space while also providing long views across the town to the hills beyond. Biophilic design principles are utilised to create textured, light-filled interiors that are full of plants and draw the eye into nature at every opportunity. #buildingdesign #homedesign #westmidlandsarchitecture #extension #passivhausdesign #architecture #planningpermission #herefordshire #ledbury

The Passivhaus standard is often held as the gold standard for energy efficiency. But how does it compare to the baseline requirements of Building Regulations? For clients, developers, and architects, understanding the differences can highlight the benefits of taking a Passivhaus approach to building design - take a look at the key differences between the standards in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/eHdkD4ys #passivhaus #buildingregulation #futurehomes #lowenergyhomes #sustainableconstrction