PD Architecture

  So it’s a Thursday again, best day of the week for a #ThrowBackThursday post For this #TBT post we are taking you back to around 2010, and our  Home Extension in Ravenshead .  Designed by PD Architecture this stunning extension transformed a dull 1980’s bungalow into a real countryside retreat. Packed with many eco-features, the design also included for a south facing glazed screen to make the most of the views.  The glazed screen was provided with an overhanging roof and a balcony, which provided shading in the summer months (when the sun is higher) whilst still allowing for maximising solar gains in the winter months when the sun is lower. Find out more about PD Architecture’s Extensions at  https://www.pd-architecture.co.uk/extensions.shtml . . . . or see more on this project at  https://youtu.be/jXniSSI4IPw    #architecture #design #residential #HomeExtension #PDArchitecture #ArchitecturalDesign #Nottingham #Ravenshead #Planning ...

. . . . . . . visit our website at  www.pd-architecture.co.uk  for more information Completed home extension project designed by leading  architectural practice  PD Architecture in  Ravenshead ,  Nottingham   Located in the green belt, this home extension was provided with green technologies and methodology in mind.     . . . . . . before and after photographs South facing glazed screens allows the development to benefit from passive solar gains in the winter months when the sun is low, and in the summer months when the sun is higher, to prevent excessive solar gains the glazed screen is shaded at ground and first floor levels with an overhanging roof and balcony.  Solar PV panels generate on site electricity and provide an income from the Feed in Tariff, whilst rainwater harvesting makes good use of the surface water run-off. A high thermal mass using a masonry structure was enhanced with exposed oak ...