A Thousand-Year Responsibility: Lessons from Japanese Carpentry
by Sean Hill on May 26, 2025
During the bank holiday weekend, I visited Japan House in London and stepped into a world shaped by hand, heart, and humility.
Breathing New Life into Old Walls: Sustainable Refurbishment of Listed Buildings
by Sean Hill on May 21, 2025
There’s something deeply grounding about working on a listed building. You’re not just altering a structure - you’re continuing a story. A story etched in hand-forged nails, lime-washed walls, and timber beams that have withstood centuries. But let’s be honest - these buildings were n …
Building Back Biodiversity: What the 10% Net Gain Planning Rule Means for You
by Sean Hill on May 16, 2025
In every architectural project, we ask: can we leave a place better than we found it?
Designing for Less Waste, Not More Tax: What the Landfill Reform Means for Architecture That Matters
by Sean Hill on May 7, 2025
At RISE Design Studio, we don’t just design buildings - we shape legacies. Every structure we create carries a question: What kind of future are we building toward? That question sits at the heart of our practice, and it’s why the UK government’s consultation on reforming Landfill Tax …
Designing for the Sun: Why Shading is the Unsung Hero of Sustainable Homes
by Sean Hill on May 2, 2025
In the evolution of architecture, there are quiet revolutions. Movements that don’t shout, but shift everything. One of those is happening right now - a new era where solar shading is not an afterthought, but a design instinct.
Before the First Brick: Assembling Your Team for a Conscious Home in Spain
by Sean Hill on Apr 16, 2025
From the Architects, Designers & Sustainability Specialists at RISE Design Studio
From Earth to Home: Designing a New Build in Spain with Purpose
by Sean Hill on Apr 16, 2025
By RISE Design Studio – Architects & Sustainability Specialists
Building for the Future: Choosing the Right Standards
by Sean Hill on Apr 15, 2025
Every building is a story in the making - a reflection of intent, values, and the world we wish to shape. At RISE Design Studio, we see each project as an opportunity to push boundaries, crafting spaces that are not only beautiful but purposeful. And a key part of that purpose is sust …
The 1930s Semi: A Quiet Powerhouse of British Architecture
by Sean Hill on Apr 15, 2025
You’ve seen them. Lining the quiet streets of London’s outer zones, with their pitched roofs, proud bays, and an air of quiet endurance. The 1930s semi-detached home isn’t flashy. It doesn’t shout. But give it a little attention, and it speaks volumes.
Herbert Paradise: A Home That Leads with Purpose
by Sean Hill on Apr 10, 2025
At RISE Design Studio, we believe homes should be more than shelter. They should inspire. They should nurture. And they should quietly - but powerfully - lead the way to a better future.
