Journal
Achieving Planning Permission for your Barn Conversion
Barns and other farm buildings are all too often under-used or redundant; no longer suitable for modern agricultural practices. Frequently, these structures have huge potential to be convert
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30 Years of Baggy House: A Milestone in Sustainable Architecture
Baggy House, completed in 1994, stands as a striking example of how architecture can respond thoughtfully to its environment. Located on Baggy Point in North Devon, this six-bedroom family home celeb
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Net Zero Rural Neighbourhoods
Last year we had the opportunity to present our vision for The Net Zero Neighbourhood at the Building Centre. Our proposal focused on sustainable rural placemaking, connectivity, community self-bui
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FibreBroads Research Project: Explained
The following illustrative series presents the overall purpose of the FibreBroads research project and our role within it in bite-sized pieces. At Hudson Architects, we take pride in expanding our exp
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Free energy: Optimising orientation and glazing for solar gains
One of the cornerstones of sustainable architecture is the strategic use of window and door openings around the building to harness solar gains, limit heat loss and prevent overheating. But what exact
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Creating a resilient home: a guide for homeowners
Despite unseasonably warm weather last year, successive energy price hikes continue to weigh heavily on our pockets, especially during the colder months when reliance on heating systems reaches its pe
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In Conversation with Anthony Hudson
In April our Founder and Creative Director Anthony Hudson gave a talk about his background, influences on his work, and how and why he became an architect including the challenges and rewards o
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How to build your new home in the countryside: Paragraph 84 houses explained
Do you dream of building a new house in the countryside, but worry about navigating the complexities of planning permission? Read on for an in-depth guide to Paragraph 84 houses, and take inspiration
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CobBauge: bringing earth into the 21st century
CobBauge build in progress. Photography Joakim Borén Photography Anthony Hudson explores the rich history of earth and cob construction and argues that now’s the time to champion the potential o
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Insights from the IUCN UK Peatland Conference 2023
Our involvement with the FibreBroads research project continued last month with Anthony and Katey attending the IUCN UK Peatland Conference 2023, held in Ely. As part of a workshop focusing on sustai
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