by Michelle Smith | Jan 14, 2020 | Blog
ORIENTATION EXPLAINED, AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU The sun can be both friend and foe. As Architects, it is our responsibility to use it wisely, but our methods can seem quite random when it comes to the layout of your home. Why North? Having an...
by Nadine Clarke | Jul 28, 2019 | Blog, Property Development
Why do I need an Architect? The most common misconception is that Architects only draw up plans and that their service costs a fortune. BUT this is not the case, especially when you look at all the additional services architects offer and the value they can add. Most...
by Michelle Smith | Jul 28, 2019 | Blog
You’ve just started planning your new build or renovation and come across the term “statutory requirements”… huh? This may seem like Greek at first, but don’t stress! This blog will help you in understanding the terms and calculations...
by Nadine Clarke | Oct 13, 2018 | Blog, New Builds
HARVEST RAINWATER To say rainwater harvesting is a hot topic is an understatement… South Africa is an arid country and our water resources are not well managed. Capetonians have recently had to make do with 55 litres per person per day. Think about this, how would...
by Nadine Clarke | Jul 30, 2016 | Blog
Aircon vs Evaporative Cooling. A comparison. While cooling has not always been considered in the South African context, it’s becoming increasingly important as the earth heats up and we experience heat waves and extreme weather conditions. As numerous clients are...
by Nadine Clarke | Jul 29, 2016 | Blog
No Plans now what?? You discover that there are no plans of the existing buildings, buildings in progress or alterations on a property you’ve just purchased…they’ve gone into the dreaded ‘file 13’, NOW WHAT?! WE WANT TO BUY A PROPERTY BUT THEY DON’T HAVE...
