Architects must balance design for light with the law…
Architects are often asked to design interiors with high levels of natural light. But the extensive glass areas needed have significant heat losses. So my designs are calculated to include compensating insulation. This combines compliance with building regulations with bright interiors. Therefore new spaces are affordably warm whilst visually connected to views of spring daffodils. Just such a concept has been successfully designed :- My thermal calculations are carefully balanced for an orangery in Wilmslow. So it saves carbon emissions and money lawfully but maximises natural light and views. Thank you this month to recent new clients in Sale and Macclesfield.
So architects are on a mission to create harmonious designs. The design process is a balancing act. A beautiful image of the final building is always in mind. But the architecture has structural, thermal, financial and functional objectives at the very least. These objectives are all blended into a finely balanced whole. Each firmly in its place according to priorities agreed with you the client. The finely poised design is regulated by building control and planning legislation. So approval under building regulations and planning permission are obviously gateways. Essential ports of call on the way through to a buildable design which will deliver high performance for the right price. And above all delight you.
