We are increasingly asked about condensation and mould appearing in buildings, often around window reveals, external doors, rooflights and in the corners of rooms. This is frequently accompanied by noticeable condensation on double-glazed windows, particularly during the colder months. The reassuring news is that this is a very common issue in modern, well-insulated homes and,…

This Easter, the works to provide a new primary school building at Heyford Park School in Upper Heyford north Oxfordshire, start on site. This is always an exciting time for us! It’s the culmination of several years of work for us and our colleagues in adjacent disciplines, while also being the start of a new team…

At Thinking Buildings, we routinely work through the many technical considerations that come with securing planning permission, and protected species are often part of that picture. Badgers are legally protected in the UK, and any potential disturbance to their setts requires careful assessment. As part of a recent project, we were asked to provide an…

Ahead of International Women’s Day this Sunday, we just wanted to give some recognition to the great women we have working in our team here at Thinking Buildings. Rachel, is an architect and our resident Passivhaus expert.  Bethan, is also an architect and an Associate.  Jess, is one of our architectural technologists currently working towards…

At Thinking Buildings we are always looking for new ways to explore and communicate design ideas. We have recently been developing the use of AI in combination with our existing design software to produce high quality render images that bring projects to life. We start with ArchiCAD, which is our main design tool for modelling…

Thinking Buildings have been working with Oxfordshire Diocesan Board of Education and Oxfordshire County Council to deliver a new building at Grove CE Primary in South Oxfordshire. The new facility will provide a 0.5 form entry expansion, along with a new nursery on the site, and replaces a number of dated temporary buildings to allow…

We had a great visit to Hawkins Projects site as they approach practical completion on this large office conversion and refurbishment project in Oxfordshire. The quality of office and workplace interiors is an increasingly important aspect for attracting high calibre staff and retaining your existing team – providing a place where the team can socialise,…

We’re delighted to be working on the design of two elegant new family homes set within the grounds of an existing Georgian property in Warwickshire. The proposals comprise of a pair of three-storey houses carefully conceived to sit comfortably within their historic surroundings. Their proportions, symmetry and detailing draw inspiration from classic Georgian architecture, ensuring…