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Many people know that B Corps are businesses that are working to make a positive impact, both socially and environmentally. But you might be wondering what it means to be a B Corp certified architect. 8 things you can expect from a B Corp architect: 1. No greenwash 2. Comfortable, less toxic homes 3. Benchmarking 4. Lower bills 5. Future-proofed homes 6. Community 7. Truly bespoke work from local makers 8. A home that is connected to nature There is a lot more behind B Corp certification than this, but these 8 areas are explored the blog post: https://lnkd.in/edKksiJz #bcorparchitect #bcorp #bcorpuk

One of our longest and deepest client relationships is with Ruskin Mill College. You can find out more about the architecture and therapeutic landscape of Ruskin Mill College in this blog post: https://lnkd.in/eNdgBH4Y

A crumbling barn was turned into an idyllic holiday retreat. Bi-folding doors connect the internal space with the valley and vineyard surroundings, making this a light, cosy and beautiful place to escape to. #barnconversion #greenarchitecture #stroudarchitect

This retreat set in the garden of a Grade ll listed property includes a cozy space for winter days and an outdoor kitchen and dining space for the summer months. #gardenretreat #outdoorliving #cotswoldlife

Planting tips for sloping gardens Place potted plants on steps If your steps are wide enough they make perfect surfaces for placing potted plants. The planting could be permanent, using species that often fare better in pots such as hostas (wrap copper tape around your pot for slug protection) or seasonal arrangements of bulbs such as tulips (image above). You can read the full blog post 'Harnessing the magic of sloping gardens' here: https://lnkd.in/eaXX54bu #landscapearchitecture #slopinggardens #designchallenges

We like it when clients have strong ideas of their own! #edwardianhome #modernextension #sustainablearchitecture

Nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this previously converted cow shed and barn sits alongside an Aerodrome from which the clients conduct their wing-walking business! Using a warm and traditional palette of materials, an additional extension creates a larger kitchen and dining area with a generous bedroom suite in the roof space. #bcorparchitect #homerenovation #greenarchitect

Day and night. This Grade II listed former Quaker meeting house had been our clients’ family home for over 30 years, but they longed for a bigger kitchen. Outside, the new extension is a modern nod to the cottage’s charming red brick chimneys. In contrast to the quirky, tactile exterior, the interior is simple, clean, and most importantly bright. #listedbuilding #conservation #cotswoldsarchitect

Harnessing the magic of sloping gardens Here in the Stroud Valleys, there are very few flat gardens. If you have a sloping garden, the thought of creating a beautiful user-friendly space can feel daunting. Here are some ideas to make you excited about designing your sloping garden! Discovering new views The best part of redesigning a sloping garden is that you can take advantage of new views from parts of the garden that were previously inaccessible. In a flat garden, your selection of views is fairly fixed, but not so in a sloping garden. Try standing in different spots around your garden and notice which views you are drawn to and those you prefer not to see. This can help you decide where to place seating or dining areas to ‘borrow’ attractive views and where to plant larger trees or shrubs to frame or hide views. You can read the full blog post 'Harnessing the magic of sloping gardens' here: https://lnkd.in/eaXX54bu #landscapearchitecture #slopinggardens #designchallenges

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