May 20, 20197 yr We have sourced a plot of land in Cornwall with FPP plans drawn by ARCO2 of Bodmin. These were drawn up for the vendors of the land, and we are considering using the architects to undertake some amendments and to create our building regs drawings as well. Our question is, has anyone else here used ARCO2 in the past and would care to share their experiences. By all means use private messaging rather than publish your feeling in the forum. Thanks in advance Stuart
May 20, 20197 yr Just driven past Bodmin, could have called into ARCO2 as I know where their office is. There is a Green Architect in Redruth. Have heard good things about them, though never used them. In my opinion, when it comes to low energy housing, it is really just good engineering practice that is needed. Something that many Architect fail spectacularly at.
May 20, 20197 yr Our architect did a nice job of the design of our house, but failed spectacularly to grasp the concept of low energy requirements. He was arguing in favour of a log burner almost until the timber frame went up!
May 20, 20197 yr We met with Arco2 a few weeks ago regarding plans for our site, whilst we have no real feedback in terms of working with them, we were impressed with how they came across. Definitely know what they are talking about, and seem like nice people that would be easy to work with. We are still very much considering them for our build.
May 20, 20197 yr Ask them about airtightness figures and choice of materials. That usually sorts the men from the boys.
May 23, 20197 yr Author On 20/05/2019 at 20:01, Kernow said: We are still very much considering them for our build. Hmm ... after contacting them to arrange a meeting, were then told they could not start work with us until mid-December, so now on the hunt for another architect ?
May 23, 20197 yr Try Charles Green in Redruth http://www.charlesgreendesign.co.uk/ If I see the one architect I know, I shall have a word and see if he can recommend someone that is close to you.
May 25, 20197 yr On 23/05/2019 at 18:33, BotusBuild said: Hmm ... after contacting them to arrange a meeting, were then told they could not start work with us until mid-December, so now on the hunt for another architect ? Yes...that is one of the factors that has made us start looking elsewhere.
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