Beyond the Bin: What Architecture Can Learn from Silo
by Sean Hill on Feb 28, 2025
We went to an event last night at Solus Tiles. A gathering of architects, designers, engineers, and thinkers. People who make things. People who should be asking: How do we make things better?
Start Smart: Why Feasibility is the First Steps That Matters
by Sean Hill on Feb 27, 2025
If you don’t know where you're going, how will you know when you’ve arrived?
Why Does External Wall Insulation (EWI) Spark Such Strong Reactions?
by Sean Hill on Feb 25, 2025
Every once in a while, a comment lands in our inbox that is more than just feedback - it is a full-on rant. The latest one (see screengrab below) was not just critical of External Wall Insulation (EWI); it was angry, rude, and frustrated.
What’s the Cost of Extending Your Home in London in 2025?
by Sean Hill on Feb 21, 2025
A bigger house, or a better one? London isn’t cheap. Space is tight. And moving? It’s stressful, expensive, and rarely as simple as it seems. So you start thinking - what if you could make the home you already love work harder for you?
External Wall Insulation: More Than Just a Blanket for Your Home
by Sean Hill on Feb 21, 2025
When I was growing up, winter had a way of seeping into our home. I remember lying in bed, watching my breath form little clouds in the air, huddled under layers of blankets, waiting for the morning sun to take the edge off the cold. The walls of our house felt more like a sieve than …
What Does It Cost to Build a House in the UK in 2025?
by Sean Hill on Feb 20, 2025
A Thoughtful Approach to Budgeting for Your Dream Home At RISE Design Studio, we believe that every home should tell a story - one of sustainability, craftsmanship, and intelligent design. But before pen meets paper, there’s one question every client asks:
The Future of Home: Where Comfort, Energy, and Wellbeing Meet
by Sean Hill on Feb 13, 2025
2025 feels like a turning point.
Interview with Olly Jones & Anne-Claire – Clients of Herbert Paradise
by Sean Hill on Feb 9, 2025
Interviewer: Sean Ronnie Hill, Director of RISE Design Studio
Oriel House: Planning Approved for a Deep Retrofit in Queen’s Park, London
by Sean Hill on Feb 6, 2025
Some houses have history. Others have potential. Oriel House has both.
Passivhaus for the People → Why This Changes Everything
by Sean Hill on Feb 5, 2025
Imagine stepping into a home where the temperature is just right—year-round. No rattling radiators. No sky-high bills. Just clean air, steady warmth, and a sense of calm that’s hard to put into words.
