Northcourt Couple Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Hi there, We are a couple from Abingdon planning a self build extension to the rear of our 1930s house we have just purchased. Very interested in using Isotex ICF. We are at the beginning of our journey and already having issues finding and Architect who is familiar with ICF. We know exactly what we want, we just need it put into plans... HELP PLEASE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Welcome. Welcome also to the first rule of self-building: be persistent. There's a simple strategy that'll help you: ask the manufacturers to recommend an architect, and work outwards from there. Look the architect up in the professional register. Do some networking. Ask local architects .... Good luck. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northcourt Couple Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Thank you Ian, I have just emails a few architects and have a recommendation. So lets see what they have to say Thanks Wendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Hi and welcome. Abingdon is not far from where I used to live and work for a long time, until I moved a "few" miles north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northcourt Couple Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Hi, thank you Looks like you move quite a 'few' miles north! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 34 minutes ago, Northcourt Couple said: Hi, thank you Looks like you move quite a 'few' miles north! 550 miles to be precise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Hi I’m building in icf and live in Cirencester, my architect had never done anything in icf before, I don’t think it is necessary as long as you choose the one you want to use you just give him the dimensions of the blocks and he adds them in to his drawings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 On 21/05/2019 at 08:56, Northcourt Couple said: [...] I have just emails a few architects and have a recommendation. So lets see what they have to say [...] Before I forget, here's a checklist for you. Its a high-stakes meeting, never hurts to have a list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfb Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Good luck with the project. If you do know exactly what you want then have you considered using an architectural technician rather than an architect. Maybe this might be less straight forward if you are using a non standard form of building but it could certainly be a lot cheaper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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