Architect’s Notes

Architecture: the thinking behind a home

Questions to discuss before design begins: the site, how you want to live, the floor area and the possibilities for an existing home.

What to consider about a site

How access, terrain, sunlight and neighbouring buildings influence the position of a house and its connection to the garden.

The wishes, daily habits and priorities to discuss with an architect before developing the layout.

What a floor-area figure includes and how to compare layouts measured on the same basis.

What to establish about an existing building before changing its layout, facades or building services.

Tell me where the property is and what you would like to build or change. A short description of your plans is enough to start the conversation.