SIPS Panels – Structural Insulated Panels

brarchitect — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:02:09 +0000

Q. What are Sips?

A. Sips or Structural Insulated Panels are a form of timber frame construction, made up of two sheets of sheathing (usually OSB3) bonded to a rigid insulation core (urethane foam or eps) the panels form the load bearing Structural skin of the buildings walls and roof.

BR Architecture is working with a private client on demolishing a sea front property in West Shore, Llandudno to Re-Design a New Build Energy Efficient House constructed using the SIPS Method. This will give the New Design very High Level of Insulation, Air Tightness and Weather Protection.

Harvey Homes – Latest Development – Llanrwst Road, Colwyn Bay

brarchitect — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:29:58 +0000

BR Architecture has designed 6 x Luxury 4 Bedroom Family Homes in Upper Colwyn Bay.

The Design Benefits from a Large Open Plan Design, Large Roof Overhang for Solar Shade, Code for Sustainable Homes and Large Gardens etc.

BR Architecture is proud to be the Architectural Designer for Harvey Homes for last 10 years !

Passive House

brarchitect — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:12:28 +0000

Passive houses are airtight buildings that use heat from appliances and even the occupants’ bodies for warmth. They have a high level of insulation, are oriented to maximize winter sun and use a heat exchanger to warm outside air that circulates throughout. The result is a house that needs little or no extra energy for heating, even in very cold climates.

6 New Build Luxury Houses, Colwyn Bay, North Wales

brarchitect — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:54:05 +0000

BR Architecture is delighted to be the Designer on the latest Development by Ravenscroft Homes Ltd. – They are looking to Develop the land in a prime location of Upper Colwyn Bay and erect 6 New Build Luxury Homes up to the Standard of Code Level 3 of Sustainable Homes. The Houses will have the Energy benefits of Solar Panels, LED Lighting, Cycle Storage and designed in accordance with Lifetime Homes.

The houses are designed with a modern palette of finishes such as Dark Grey Windows, Natural Stone / Slate Cladding Externally and Internally with benefits of an Open Plan Design.

Outbuilding Conversion Scheme – Conwy, North Wales

brarchitect — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:00:05 +0000

BR Architecture was engaged by a private client to design and secure Planning Approval for a Luxury Barn Conversion Scheme in an idyllic part of the Conwy Valley.

The Site benefits from a Courtyard theme with Outbuildings Converted into 3 Dwellings.

The existing Farm House has been Extended and Re-Furbished.

The External Finishes have been kept to a Traditional Palette of Welsh Slate and Oak Frame Windows and Doors.

Large Luxury New Build House, Colwyn Bay, North Wales

brarchitect — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:20:36 +0000

BR Architecture was engaged by a Private Client to Design a Large Luxury Family Home for a Replacement Dwelling.

The House has Sustainable Energy Sources such as Ground Source Heating and Solar/PV Water Heating

New Build Modern House, Llandudno Bay, North Wales

brarchitect — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:47:57 +0000

BR Architecture was engaged by a Private Client to design a small Contemporary Open/Plan Living House Design with Stunning Views over Llandudno Bay.

Due to the Steep Topography of the Site and the close proximity of the Existing Trees, the Design encompassed a Low Impact Mono pitch roof design to nestle into the Landscape.

The Design incorporates Sustainable Sourced Materials such as Natural Welsh Stone, Western Red Cedar Timber Cladding, Zinc Cladding and Roof Covering.

The Windows and Doors are Black Powder Coated Aluminium Triple Glazed Windows to give stunning clean lines, with a softened Oak Frame Entrance Porch.

Theatre Colwyn Refurbishment – Complete

brarchitect — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:03:05 +0000

BR Architecture designed the Refurbishment to Theatre Colwyn in Colwyn Bay for Conwy County Borough Council.

We worked closely with CCBC Conservation Department to achieve a high quality finish.

Large Extension to House in Alderley Edge, Cheshire

brarchitect — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:46:45 +0000

BR Architecture was commissioned by a Luxury Property Developer working in the Cheshire Area to design a Large 2 Storey Extension on a Large House in Alderley Edge.

The extension consisted of a Sun Room, Large Family Room on the Ground Floor with a Gym and Dressing Room on the First Floor.

Pre-Application Meeting with Planning & Conservation was Positive.

BR Architecture – New Build Medical Centre and Apartments – Planning Approved

brarchitect — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:49:44 +0000

http://www.northwalesweeklynews.co.uk/conwy-county-news/local-conwy-news/2011/08/11/new-medical-centre-gets-green-light-in-deganwy-55243-29213546/