2017
Ground Source Heat Pumps
I have recently joined GLM after 7 years at Orkney Islands Council where I gained significant experience specifying renewable energy…
A brief history of glass
Glass making went through various stages of evolution. The very earliest glass was barely see-through and only small pieces could…
Probably the Best Window In The World
The vertically sliding sash and case window takes some beating. You can open it at the top to let out…
Tell me a story and I’ll design you a house
One of the most important stages of a building project is the briefing process. Somehow, everything that is spinning around…
New Build Chapel on the West Coast
And now finally, after around 16 months on site, I can reveal the completed chapel. Although anticipation of Hurricane Ophelia…
Celebrating 20 years at GLM : 2010 – Bughtknowe
One of the hardest and yet crucial aspects of being an Architect and possibly any designer, is getting inside the…
Drying Out Wet Buildings
The insurance industry has historically been happy to support an approach to drying out buildings that makes no sense at…
Rural Report 2017: How Knight Frank helped the Kennel Club acquire its first estate
Buying and running a country estate for the first time can be a daunting prospect, so the Kennel Club turned…
Project Update : New Build Chapel on the West Coast
A lot has happened since the last update and we are heading rapidly towards a dedication service just a few…
Listed Buildings – Caring For Your Listed Building
As discussed in my previous post, an owner of a listed building will sometimes have to deal with lots of…
Celebrating 20 years at GLM : 2007 – Nile Grove
“I need to have moved in by this time next year.” So were the final instructions from our Client who…
Celebrating 20 years at GLM : 2006 – Garden Cottage
David Johnson first joined GLM back in 1997 and now heads up the architecture team. In the run up to…