Building Information Modelling is the talk of the construction industry, with much of the development concentrating on the construction process. But what if you start thinking in BIM earlier, much earlier... A new application from Flux called Metro takes the principle of taking multiple data sources and combining them in an urban planning and site [...]
C60 Architects and Town Planners are building quite a reputation for Architectural and Planning advice in relation to Farm Dwellings and PPS21 Planning Legislation! If you are considering a new dwelling in the countryside or a replacement dwelling for an existing rural building, you need look no further than the first page on Google! CLICK [...]
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"It is essential you see through the Greenwash" Eco-Architecture is difficult enough without manufacturers muddying the waters with unsubstantiated claims and false promises. When designing and specifying a building it is essential that you can see through the ‘greenwash’ of terms and graphics used to obfuscate, confuse and in many cases deliberately mislead. Often the [...]
At C60 Design we have developed a series of principles that lead each Eco Home Design. We believe that they all should be considered at the start of the project and edited throughout the design process. They are - Thoughtful design Thoughtful design means designing to use less, collaborating with the outdoors, using technology to [...]
With an uncertain housing market, it makes most sense to stay put and make the most of your existing home. The average first home buyer will now have to wait until they are over 42 before they can afford to buy their next house. Even retired couples are realising that downsizing to a smaller property [...]