Glasgow Basement Renovation well underway…
Our basement renovation project at Stewarton Drive, Cambuslang started on site in February 2012 and is half way through construction now with major demolition and excavation taking place at present. The project is due for completion in May 2012 so watch this space for...
Full Planning Permission for two of our projects!
We are pleased to have obtained full planning permission for two of our projects this month - a stone house extension and internal alterations near Crail to accommodate a new kitchen, and two oak extensions to accommodate a garden room and rear porch in Cellardyke....
European Passive House Designer Certification
We are pleased to confirm that Lucy has secured the funding for and a place on the Certified European Passive House Designer course run by Strathclyde University, Glasgow and will attend in May 2012 for two weeks of hardcore learning followed by a final exam in June...
FA In the Press » Architects Journal “New Practice” Feature
Fife Architects has been featured in the Architects Journal website in their New Practices. Here is the full article.
End of the Year Review and Green Award
o begin summarizing an entire year (well 4 months in our case!) we hold no reservations in saying it has been a very encouraging start to our practice and very busy run up to close of play at the end of December. November was a very busy period...
Are Zero Carbon Homes the Solution?
In the UK the focus of legislation and the construction industry seems to be about developing zero carbon homes, but are they the solution to tomorrow’s housing problems?
Busy Times, Good Projects, Great Clients
Here is a round up of all our happenings in October!
Internal Alterations, St. Monans
Full Building Warrant application for internal alterations and attic conversion for a cottage flat in St. Monans, Fife.
Our Very Own EcoArki has been Shortlisted for the ‘International Green Awards’
ur Partner Company, EcoArki has been shortlisted for the International Green Awards thanks to its Director Rodolfo Beltran Bravo and his hard work during his tenure as Executive Director of AGRORURAL and the "230 Million Tree...
Eco-Minimalism: The Way Forward for Green Architecture?
In an age of environmental desperation and ‘green-washed’ architecture solutions, buildings are suffering the wrath of green ignorance and consumerism. High-tech green solutions and government subsidies for alternative technologies are shifting the construction industries towards a future of inefficiency and wastefulness – an approach which could end up doing more harm to environment than good. Can Minimalist Green Architecture be the antidote?
Green Material » Hemcrete
It is no secret that 50% of all resources consumed across the planet are used in construction making it the least sustainable industry in the world. But this also means that it is the industry that can have the biggest impact when it comes to fighting climate change. What if there was a building material that was made entirely from a renewable source, can capture CO2, and can provide incredible thermal properties without the need to use separate insulation?
We are up and running!
Fife Architects Open For Business fter a few months of preparation, late nights, piles of takeout and a few friendly debates, the business is finally up and running. At the core is our new location in the beautiful East Neuk, our wide range of...
