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Projects
This is a creatively designed, single storey dwelling in form, with a shallow pitched roof. It has most of its glazing in the southern and western elevations. It is built using the principles of sustainability as required to be part of the Whiteway Coloney in the Cotswolds
A luxurious waterfront house with about 7,000sq.ft. of pristine very high quality accommodation, and huge glass fronted deck; giving elevated views over the creek and Fal Estuary. Very energy efficent including photovoltaic panels on rear.
Three Mile Beach is a collection of 15 luxury self-catering beach houses located in St Ives Bay. These are very high specification holiday homes, built to be energy efficent. Materials include timber frame, cedar cladded, with sunken cedar hot tubs, barrel saunas, and wine cellars.
A quality, thermally efficient dwelling, with a contemporary feel in Padstow. A great use of grey standing seams which can be a cost-effective alternative to copper and zinc. This can also significantly reduce the overall height of a building project, and extends the design possibilities.
This build was geared towards Passivhaus level, and includes exemplary levels of insulation and incorporates techniques for generating, conserving and storing its own energy which is generated on site. Logix Insulated Concrete Forms were also used for this ultra-energy efficient home.
The philosophy was conservation of fuel and power and the generation of energy from renewable sources for this woodland home. Built as a simple timber frame dwelling using Epiphytic Bromeliads (air plants) on the roof, the hope is for a return in investment within 10 years!
Services
A-Tec Design are committed to providing a flexible approach to client needs. We offer a free initial consultation and site visit and can offer you a competitive, no obligation quote for your consideration.
We can offer support in the following professional architectural design services:
Bespoke new build
Commercial and residential work
Planning & Building Regulations applications
Sustainable advice
Energy efficiency
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Passivhaus Designs
Renewables
About us
A-Tec Design are a ‘Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists’ registered practice, started by Daren Thomas in 1996, providing a professional architectural design service throughout Cornwall and the South of England.
Throughout his 30+years in the design and construction industry, Daren has worked on all different types of projects, and has worked hard to further his knowledge and understanding of the construction industry.
With a keen interest in sustainability and energy efficient development, Daren is fully trained in the use of the Passivhaus design software and prides himself on using environmentally friendly and sustainable materials and construction methods where possible.
A-Tec Design support the idea that all new and refurbished buildings, whether big or small, should minimise the amount of energy in use while providing high aesthetic value for the end users.
Charitable Work
With a love of birds and mammals we are proud of our working relationship with both the Barn Owl Trust Conserving the Barn Owl and its environment (barnowltrust.org.uk) & Prickles & Paws Prickles & Paws (pricklesandpaws.org) Our ethos is to provide our services free of charge, as we do not consider it appropriate to remove valuable funds from charities that need the support and help that volunteers provide.
