There has been a lot of discussion recently about pre-fab housing and its potential benefits to the UK housing market. Pre-fab (or prefabricated) houses are specialist homes that are manufactured off-site in advance. These homes are made in small sections … Read More
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve hired Jess Wormald as our brand new Architectural Technology Assistant. At Fibre, we always like to help out the next generation of architects and technologists and we love the fresh new ideas they bring … Read More
In our last blog, we talked about how more and more people are deciding to self-build in response to a lack of affordable housing. It is no surprise then, that recent numbers show that planning permissions are continuing to climb. … Read More
The way people are approaching housing is changing quickly. A UK-wide lack of quality, affordable homes has forced people to think outside the box when thinking about accommodation. Finding a house that is right for you is hard enough, but … Read More
It is common knowledge that if your home has a lack of space you need, it can often be less hassle and cost simply to build an extension to your property, rather than moving home. However, obviously there are some … Read More
In 2014, Fibre Architects were commissioned by Cote Royd Dental Practice to investigate the feasibility of converting their large Grade 2 Listed building into luxury apartments. This was due to the fact the property was simply too big for their … Read More
Even the most ambitious of renovations can turn a profit if you follow these basic rules. Property developer and author of Renovating for Profit, Michael Holmes, shares his top tips. 1. Buy the Worst House on the Best Street You can’t influence an area or change the street, … Read More
Fibre Architects are pleased to announce that we have won a bid to design the re-development of a former local factory into a community hub and worship area; a space that all the community at Birkby will be able to … Read More
As Architects, Fibre are probably one of the first people to be involved in a residential new build or renovation project, we know the buck doesn’t stop with us. What happens after we have helped design your new home’s exterior … Read More
It’s no secret that Britain is in the midst of a grave housing shortage, the likes of which we haven’t seen for many years. In response to this, local councils have taken action in order to help increase the supply … Read More
