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Modern exterior of the Mudeford Passivhaus showcasing a sustainable material palette of stretcher bond mystique brick, reclaimed timber cladding, pre-weathered steel fascia, and copper brown sliding door frames.

How to Design a New Home That Stays Cool Without Air Conditioning

Learn how to prevent new build overheating through Passivhaus design, solar shading, orientation and natural...
Modern exterior of the Mudeford Passivhaus showcasing a sustainable material palette of stretcher bond mystique brick, reclaimed timber cladding, pre-weathered steel fascia, and copper brown sliding door frames.

What is Passive House? A Complete Guide to Passivhaus Design

Discover what a Passive House is, how Passivhaus design works, and how Footprint Architects can...
: Reclaimed construction materials reused in sustainable architecture project by Footprint Architects

Circular Economy in Practice, Reducing Virgin Material Use

The Benefits of the Circular Economy and Reducing Reliance on Virgin Materials: Durley Chine Case...

ai generated render of proposed design by footprint architects.

Avon Paddocks Secures Planning Permission on Challenging Green Belt Site

We’re pleased to share that planning approval was granted yesterday for our Avon Paddocks project....

Modern primary classroom with natural daylight and flexible furniture layout.

5 Key Principles for Creating Inclusive Learning Environments

Special Educational Needs School Design: Key Principles for Creating Inclusive Learning Environments Special Educational Needs...

Unlock Your Land’s Potential Through Self Build Development

A Smarter Way to Maximise Land Value Many landowners underestimate what their site could really...

A nature-inspired architectural structure with a green rooftop showcases sustainable architecture by Dorset architects, blending into a landscape of trees, water, and winding wooden walkways as people stroll in the peaceful outdoor setting. Celebrating new forest planning permission for creative arts centre.

Lantern Community Creative Arts Centre New Forest Planning Success

New Forest Planning Permission Secured We’re thrilled to share that Lantern Community Creative Arts Centre...

The Grove Primary opening a sone of three inclusive schools, being developed in wiltshire

Back to School: Three New Learning Spaces Ready for September

Inclusive schools create opportunities for pupils of all abilities to learn, develop and participate together....

Close-up of a modern building facade with vertical dark wooden slats, revealing glimpses of stairs and light brown panels. The geometric lines reflect the influence of Dorset architects committed to sustainable architecture.

Reducing Embodied Carbon in Buildings

The built environment contributes to nearly 40% of global carbon emissions. With a significant portion...

A modern barn conversion set in a lush rural landscape at sunset. The building combines traditional and contemporary materials, featuring a steeply pitched red metal roof, wooden and brick exterior walls, and large glass windows. A secondary timber-clad structure with vertical slats complements the main barn. The scene is surrounded by greenery, flowers, and mature trees, with soft golden light enhancing the tranquil countryside setting.

Drellingore Barn Conversion Receives Planning Approval

We’re thrilled to share that our barn conversion in Kent has received planning approval! Drellingore...

scene of people in an Inclusive co-housing neighbourhood

Sturts Farm Co-housing Neighbourhood Receives Planning

We’re thrilled to share that Sturts Farm Co-housing Neighbourhood has received planning approval! Sturts Community...

A bustling city street with a historic red-brick building named Bobbys in the center of Bournemouth square. People walk by, creating motion blur. The scene includes trees, street lamps, and blue skies with clouds

Retrofit Solutions

4 Ways to Save High Street Buildings If there’s one thing the pandemic has demonstrated,...

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