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30
Oct

More sustainability issues to address

Choosing Sustainable Materials and Business Operations: Our Path to Low-Impact Architecture As we continue our journey towards greater sustainability, there are still more sustainability issues to address. We’re focusing on a crucial aspect of building design: material selection. Here’s how we’re prioritising low-impact materials and moving towards a more circular approach to construction.  Embodied Energy and Healthier Building Material Choices 

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30
Sep

Retrofit and Post Occupancy Evaluation issues we are addressing on our journey

Rethinking Spaces and Users: The Power of  Retrofit and Post Occupancy Evaluation for Sustainability   Here is the next instalment of our sustainability story, where we explore an often-overlooked path to reducing the environmental impact of our built environment – retrofit.  Remodelling vs. Rebuilding: A More Sustainable Approach  The desire for more space doesn’t always necessitate building anew. In many

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31
Aug

Our Journey Towards Sustainable Architecture: Building a Low-Impact Future

Building a low-impact future At Ikonografik Design, we believe in taking action on the climate crisis.  Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a core value that guides our company’s approach to architecture and operations. We are actively building a low-impact future through the work we produce. We understand that the journey to true sustainability is ongoing, and we’re committed to

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30
Jul

Thermoblocks: A Secret Weapon Against Heat Loss in Construction

What are Thermal Bridges and Why Do They Matter? In any type of construction, a common issue called a ‘thermal bridge’ can lead to significant heat loss. Thermal bridges can happen in lots of places and in lots of different ways. Thermal bridges are weak points in a building’s insulation where heat can easily escape. A thermal bridge occurs when

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28
Jun

Stunning Home Transformation

We’re so happy to unveil this stunning home transformation, a project that blends modern functionality with the heritage charm of a Yorkshire mill. Swipe through to see the incredible before and after photos of this complete renovation. We’re confident you’ll love it as much as our clients do! The Vision: Side Extension & Ground Floor Remodel This home transformation project,

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30
May

The House That Never Was – Part 1 – A Yorkshire Modernist Dream Deferred

Take a glimpse into an unrealised architectural vision, somewhere in the heart of Yorkshire. Our team was challenged to design a bespoke, high-quality residence that captured the essence of mid-20th century modernism while seamlessly integrating with the surrounding conservation area and wooded landscape. A Harmonious Blend of Tradition and Modernity The proposed design featured an interesting contrast of styles. A

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30
Apr

How to transform your dreams into reality > Home extension success

Building your dream home extension should be a rewarding and exciting experience. This article explains how to transform your dreams into reality, highlighting valuable strategies to ensure a smooth and successful outcome for you during the messy construction work, after the inspiring design work is complete. Our expertise and decades of experience delivers We understand that unforeseen challenges can sometimes

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30
Mar

What Ikonografik Design is all about, and how we can help. A refresher.

Hello, we’re Ikonografik Design Ever feel like you need a refresher on someone? That’s me! So, how about I tell you a bit more about myself and what Ikonografik Design is all about. I’m Nathan Oliver, a Chartered Architectural Technologist with Ikonografik Design, a small but mighty architectural practice here in Sheffield. Originally from Bournemouth, I took a southern route

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28
Feb

Helping things to be built correctly

Wet, but worth it On a recent site visit (one of the steps to ensure things are built correctly), we enjoyed the best of the British weather, in other words, it was freezing cold and wet! But hey, a new project in Sheffield S10 has started properly on site, and it’s a pretty interesting one, so that made up for

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30
Jan

Breathing New Life into Old Homes with Retrofit

Phew, this week has been a whirlwind! But before I get sucked back into the vortex of deadlines, let me share a cool find from a recent site visit.  Just a bit of stone?           See this beauty? It’s a corbel stone block, proper name is a ‘kneeler’, perched proudly at roof level on a project

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