In April 2024, building regulations will change to prevent the use of ‘direct emission heating (DEH)’ systems in new buildings, and some conversions. These are systems which use more than a ‘negligible’ level of greenhouse gas emissions.
In practice, this means that new buildings can’t use gas or oil boilers.
Instead, heating and cooling systems will need to be supplied from other zero DEH systems like a heat pump, solar thermal storage system or electric storage heaters. A zero DEH system connected to a heat network will also be allowed.
Bioenergy, where electricity or heat is generated from organic matter such as wood, is not considered to be a zero DEH system and therefore won’t be allowed to heat new buildings.
There are some exceptions to the NBHS. It won’t apply to:
- alterations to, or extension of, a pre-2024 building
- emergency heating – a direct emission heating system could only be used when the heating or hot water service system normally used fails
- heating provided solely for the purpose of frost protection, for example heating to stop water pipes from bursting in cold weather or damage to equipment in commercial buildings.
Scotland’s proposal to improve new building standards and end the use of Direct Emissions Heating (DEH). It proposes that from 2024, “new buildings must use heating systems which produce zero direct emissions at the point of use”
More information about the New Build Heat Standard can be found here…
If you are planning a New Build or need some advice, please contact us for an initial consultation and we’d be happy to help
2024 Wrap Up! 👋🏼
What a year it’s been. We have been lucky enough to work with some wonderful clients, contractors, tradespeople and of course our colleagues.
If you’re looking to turn your project ideas into a reality, please reach out, we’d be happy to help.
All the best from Fife Architects ✨
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Tomorrow is our last day in the office until January 6th.
We want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has worked with us this year. Look out for our wrap up reel to see what we have been working on.
If you’d like to work with us in 2025, please get in touch. We’d love to hear about your project ideas!
Happy Holidays, Fife Architects 🙌🏼
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Our latest project to receive planning approval, set to go ahead in the New Year in St Andrews. We are really looking forward to seeing these drawings develop into a reality.
If you would like to chat about a project you have in mind, please get in touch, did you know we offer initial consultations? Find our contact page via our website in the bio.
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Cold morning in Dundee!
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More from our Concept to Reality post.
Head over to our website to see more visuals, via our bio or link in stories.
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Who doesn’t love a bit of etymology. We are always learning words that originated in Greek from our colleague @koutsoukyriaki , this one was particularly relevant.
Thanks KK 🙌🏼
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From concept to reality, a few examples of projects in the design stages and completion.
We have shared more information in our latest news post on our website. Follow the link our bio or in stories.
Photography @katie_pryde_photography
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Uncovering interesting layers of history inside an old East Neuk workshop while surveying our latest project. Vintage tools, weathered surfaces, interesting objects and lots of character. Our latest project will be all about breathing new life into this incredible space while respecting its history. We can`t wait to get started!
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Another before & after, from one of our projects in Lundin Links. We had the privilege of undertaking this charming Georgian house a couple of years ago, a small yet transformative rear kitchen extension that we hope would offer timeless elegance and promises delightful moments of entertainment to our client.
If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch via our website. We’d love to hear from you.
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Mesmerising skies at this time of year
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A work in progress, one of our projects along the stunning east coast of Fife.
The aim was to reimagine the exciting sun room to the rear of the property and replace with a new-build extension to accommodate a seating area and covered patio. As well as some energy upgrades, such as a new air source heat pump and PV panels.
We’re looking forward to the final results.
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Here are some more images from our latest project in the East Neuk. The property already had incredible views, it was our job to enhance them, as well as create a more sociable open plan living space.
This is the third project on this street, currently working on the fourth…
📷 @katie_pryde_photography
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Peaceful at St Monans tidal pool - like a sheet of glass today
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Who doesn’t love a before and after?? Although technically after and before, because let’s face it we want to see the finished project first.
Thank you to everyone involved in this project, we’re really proud of the finished result.
Joinery: Robert Moncreiff
Photography: @katie_pryde_photography
Kitchen: @palazzo_glasgow
Fireplace: @bonfirestoves
Cladding: @millboard_live_life_outside
Lift: @cibeslift_uk
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Things are starting to look very exciting on this whole cottage renovation and extension by Fife Architects!
We love the contrast of this recently completed cedar privacy screen and white brick pillar against the golf course and sea beyond.
Keep an eye out for more photos of this project!
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A courtyard purpose build for shelter from the wind. Wise choice when living by the sea in exposed countryside 🌿
@katie_pryde_photography capturing the beautiful angles as always.
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A little preview of our recently completed project, we are looking forward to sharing the official images from @katie_pryde_photography soon…
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Can you spot our office 👋🏼
We are incredibly lucky to work from such beautiful location. An added bonus when you work with us, you can have meetings by the sea.
If you’re thinking of starting a project, new build or renovating your home, please get in touch via our contact page on our website - link in bio.
Great drone shots Josh 🙌🏼
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Exciting progress at this project near St Andrews by Fife Architects, the complete renovation of an old farm cottage with new kitchen & living extension and the installation of air source heat pump with solar panels;
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