Specialists in Passivhaus and Low Carbon Design

We design Low Energy, Low Carbon buildings that improve the quality of life.

Specialists in Passivhaus and Low Carbon design

We design Low Energy, Low Carbon buildings that improve the quality of life.

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Barnsley EnerPHit dwelling, planning submitted

Our proposed retrofit and extension of an existing 1960s dwelling has just been submitted for planning.  The proposals include overcladding and insulating the existing building and a side extension and car port. The retrofitted dwelling has been designed to meet the EnerPHit standard, the...

The Laurels is shortlisted for the RIBA Yorkshire Award 2026

We are very pleased that The Laurels Passivhaus is one of 7  shortlisted projects for the RIBA Yorkshire Award 2026. We are looking forward to showing the jury around in early March. Many thanks to our clients and the project team including Byram Construction, Sawyer Consulting Engineers, Build a...

Stafford Road- planning submitted

We have just submitted a planning application for this rear and side extension to an Edwardian house on Stafford Road, Manchester.  The proposed extension with is standing seam zinc roof and cladding contrast with the brick of the existing dwelling and is separated by a glazed slot.   

Testimonials

“Sara worked with us from 2020 to 2024 in conceiving, designing and delivering our new forever house ‘The Laurels’ on our 2.5 acre land plot. We are really delighted with our resultant house build and it is a shining example of Sara’s professionalism. She cares personally about the end solution, and takes ownership to make it the best it can be.

I am sure others who work with Sara going forward will enjoy the benefits!”

I&KF.

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“We now live in what can legitimately be described as our dream home. It’s light, warm, beautiful, striking and unique. This is all thanks to Jeremy. His design, his attention to detail, his vision and his integrity are second to none.

Our first concerns, upon deciding to build a house inside the walls of a chapel, were that the levels of light would be low, as the chapel walls are 6 metres tall. Jeremy has given us so much light, and views which still amaze us, two years after moving in.

We would have no hesitation in recommending Jeremy to anyone. “

RH&LB

phi Low Carbon

Consultancy

Established 2020

phi Architects sister company phi Low Carbon offers Passivhaus, operational energy and embodied carbon consultancy services to developers, contractors and other architects.

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