RDA Architects transform a drafty mid-century home into a low-energy, smart family home that brings the outside in.

This Summer two of RDA's projects have been nominated for awards, including Best Home Extension and for Decarbonisation & Net Zero.

BEYOND WORDS is a reunion of some of Britain's boldest thinkers from the 1960s. From Archigram, the Avant Garde architecture collective who’s (largely unbuilt) bold designs influenced buildings like the Pompidou Centre. To Ian Hamilton Finlay, a concrete poet, artist and sculptor, who is one of Scotland’s most celebrated and moving artists. Each of the figures featured in this exhibition reimagined the possibilities and the structure of their fields, mostly to initial outrage, but 50 years down the line, their influence is clear.

Every year, Architects, members of the construction industry and many more from all over Britain and further make the annual journey to UKREiiF, the UK's Real Estate investment and infrastructure forum. As part of this event, Club Peloton spearhead a brilliant three day charity bike ride from Oxford to the event in Leeds.

We are thrilled to announce that Anna Scibior has recently completed her training and examination to become a fully qualified Passivhaus Designer. Having joined RDA as an Architectural Assistant in 2016, Anna has worked incredibly hard to refine her skills and become one of the most experienced and knowledgeable members of our team when it comes to sustainable design.

Which career path should you choose? Architecture and Interior Design have a lot in common, but which one is right for you?

As climate change becomes an increasing threat to our planet and homeowners face soaring energy costs, the ethos of the PassivHaus have never been more relevant. More of us than ever are looking to make our homes more environmentally friendly and simultaneously reduce our costs, which is why we are asked so many questions about how owning a PassivHaus can help. But what is a Passivhaus? and how does it differ from a conventional home? A PassivHaus is a building that provides a high level of occupant comfort using very little energy for heating and cooling, due to its energy efficiency and sophisticated design. According to the PassivHaus trust, buildings are accountable for 35% of total global energy consumption. So, by reducing energy loss in the home and reducing the need to rely on excessive heating and cooling mechanisms, it becomes a positive and essential step in the fight against climate change. Not to mention the advantages to PassivHaus owners. From extremely cheap energy bills to year-round temperature comfort and filtered air, the benefits are clear to see! As one of the UK’s leading PassivHaus design firms, we’re here to answer your top questions about living in a PassivHaus.