Here at Philip Wadge Architecture we are embracing the nation's challenge of upgrading the energy efficiency of our housing, one home at a time, for your benefit and for that of our planet. It is our mission to use the latest low energy construction and low-carbon technologies when extending, transforming or building your new home.

A sustainable house design is more than just a great insulation specification, it uses sustainably sourced long-lived materials and is designed with the aspect and path of the sun for lighting, warmth and shade. Designing a low carbon house to merge with its garden and natural environment, incorporating the best views and integrating with outdoor seating and landscaping, creates a seamless feel of harmony.

By choosing sustainably-sourced, eco-friendly materials with lower embodied energy, we can lower the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your home. The payback time for sustainable home upgrades has never been shorter to combat rising home energy costs.

Now is the time to future proof your house with energy efficient improvements and sustainable design solutions. We can assess your home for cost effectiveness, or even transformative zero-carbon or Passivhaus improvements..

Whether your project involves an extension, renovation or a new-build, we start by analysing your whole home with an energy assessment to judge its current energy requirements. We then consider what energy efficiency improvements are most cost-effective to take your leaky D or E rated home to a superb A or B rated eco-home.

First of all, we need to reduce the heat lost from your home. If your home is poorly insulated we can reduce the heat loss by 75% or more, by upgrading the insulation values of your floors, walls, roof and windows.

An additional benefit of a whole house eco-renovation could be to transform your home’s appearance with a new, modern look. Our innovative designs can incorporate insulated render or cladding, and state-of-the-art double-glazed windows and integrated PV panels, giving the appearance of modern and stylish efficiency.

With gas and oil burning boilers due to be outlawed in the near future, it's time to consider sustainable solutions involving ground or air-source heat pumps. They offer a much cleaner energy source and work perfectly with underfloor heating and improved insulation. PV solar panels, when combined with the smart battery technology, can power your home, heating, hot water, car, and even air conditioning.

We spend an average of 93% of our lives indoors, so our house design plays a significant part in our wellbeing. Wellness and sustainable architecture aim to create internal spaces that are holistically pleasing to the mind and body. 

Our green and eco conscious designs focus on solutions like sliding glass walls, breaking down the barriers between inside and out, allowing you to enjoy your garden all year round. An outward looking extension and living space provides you with a great sense of natural light, connection with nature, and freedom.

The benefits of future-proofing and sustainable architecture include warmer homes, lower fuel bills and more harmonious living experiences. Meaningful architecture uses natural materials and gives a sense of satisfaction, knowing that you are helping the planet.

The advantage of using Philip Wadge Architecture design services for your sustainable project is that we combine both technical expertise in energy efficiency with aspirational architecture to bring you a home that is efficient now and in the future.