World Of Work Week at the Practice 29/5/2024Douglas BodellAs part of our “World of Work Week” work placement programme we welcomed students, Alicia and Fraser to the practice.
Last week as part of our “World of Work Week” work placement programme we welcomed students, Alicia, and Fraser to provide them with a small taste of working an architectural practice.
Both Alicia and Fraser have a strong interest in architecture, design, sketching and art with both considering a future career in architecture.
In our Dumfries studio, Alicia who is a talented baker used her knowledge in this area to design a contemporary cookery school/kitchen/café extension to an existing building, demonstrating her design, artistic and creative skills throughout the week and she will no doubt have a bright future in architecture, design, and baking!
In our Glasgow studio, Fraser prepared a 3D computer model of a new Sports Hall and Gym design, and explored the way the building will sit in the landscape and accommodate the gym equipment and various basketball, badminton, and five-a-side courts. The resulting design was impressive!
We were delighted we could provide Alicia and Fraser the opportunity to learn about the course and profession with our recent Architectural Graduates and newly qualified Architects sharing their experiences with them.
All at Robert Potter and Partners wish Alicia and Fraser the best for their future and look forward to seeing their design skills develop!
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New Domestic on Construction Energy Assessor 27/5/2024Douglas BodellArchitectural Technologist Rachael Craig has achieved ABBE Level 3 Certificate in Domestic on Construction Energy Assessment.
We are delighted to share the news that our Architectural Technologist Rachael Craig has achieved ABBE Awarding Organisation Level 3 Certificate in Domestic on Construction Energy Assessment!
This qualification provides learners with the appropriate industry recognised qualification to be able to undertake domestic on construction energy assessments and to produce energy performance certificates for new homes or for the letting of domestic properties.
Rachael is one of three Domestic on Construction Energy Assessors we have in the practice to provide this specialist advice on energy design and performance.
Congratulations Rachael – well deserved!
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MSP Visits Passivhaus Developments in Dumfries & Galloway 25/5/2024Douglas BodellLoreburn Housing Association welcomed Alex Rowley MSP to Dumfries & Galloway to show him the recently completed Certified Passivhaus Developments in Dumfries and Dalbeattie.
Loreburn Housing Association welcomed Alex Rowley MSP to Dumfries & Galloway to show him the recently completed Certified Passivhaus Developments in Dumfries and Dalbeattie.
Alex Rowley MSP is a long-term supporter of the Passivhaus standard. His member’s bill, the Proposed Domestic Building Environmental Standards (Scotland) Bill, formed the basis of the policy adopted by the Scottish Government. Alex Rowley developed the Bill in response to the Scottish Climate Assembly’s 2021 Recommendations for Action, in which 97% of the Assembly voted in favour of the Passivhaus or Scottish equivalent standard for new build projects in Scotland which is currently being undertaken by the Scottish Government.
Robert Potter and Partners provided both Architectural and Passive House Design services on both these innovative affordable housing developments in Dumfries & Galloway for Loreburn Housing Association.
Uncategorized Comments Off on MSP Visits Passivhaus Developments in Dumfries & GallowayThe Passivhaus equivalent policy offers a long-term ‘spend to save’ approach that will help address Scotland’s fuel poverty crisis, help future-proof housing stock, and tackle our climate emergency. It was fantastic to bring together fellow MSPs, local authorities, housing associations and representatives from the Scottish construction industry to explore positive ways to take the policy forward.
New Retrofit Coordinator 6/5/2024Douglas BodellRory Kennon has qualified as a TrustMark approved Retrofit Coordinator in compliance with PAS2035.
We are delighted to announce Rory Kennon has qualified as a TrustMark approved Retrofit Coordinator in compliance with PAS2035 following completion of
Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination & Risk Assessment with The Retrofit Academy which allows the practice to provide an enhanced service in aspects of retrofitting.
The role of the Retrofit Coordinator is to protect both the client’s interest and the public interest. Retrofit Coordinators need to be qualified to provide end-to-end project coordination and to identify, assess and manage the technical and process risks associated with domestic retrofit projects. The Retrofit Coordinator plays a pivotal and overarching role in the retrofit process.
Rory is a key and experience member of our in-house Sustainable Architecture Team and is also a Certified Passive House Consultant with the Passivhaus Institut, AECB Approved Certifier and On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor.
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Dalbeattie added to the Passive House Database 3/5/2024Douglas BodellOur affordable housing development at Dalbeattie has been added to the Passive House Database.
Our recently completed affordable housing development for Loreburn Housing Association and previously Certified by the Passive House Institute has now been added to the Passive House Database!
Robert Potter and Partners were Architects and Passivhaus Designer for this development which regenerated a brownfield site for 16 affordable homes, providing a mixture of general needs and amenity homes, all designed and constructed to Passive House standards.
Great to see these homes now nestled together on the Passive House Database with our other recently certified affordable housing developments in Scotland at Dumfries, Annan and Glasgow!
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Bridgehouse Hill and Afton Court projects shortlisted in the Scottish Home Awards 2024 3/5/2024Paul MoffatWe are delighted to announce that two of our affordable housing projects have been shortlisted in different categories in the Scottish Home Awards 2024. Both projects are with Connect Modular who are innovative suppliers in modular off-site manufacture. Shortlisted in the over 100 unit category, the Bridgehouse Hill project in Kilmarnock provides 101 new homes […]
We are delighted to announce that two of our affordable housing projects have been shortlisted in different categories in the Scottish Home Awards 2024. Both projects are with Connect Modular who are innovative suppliers in modular off-site manufacture.
Shortlisted in the over 100 unit category, the Bridgehouse Hill project in Kilmarnock provides 101 new homes and was the largest modular low-rise development in Scotland.
In the under 100 unit category, the Afton Court project in Stevenston sees the creation of six new amenity bungalows within a brownfield site.
We’re extremely proud of this development and are delighted with the feedback we’ve received so far from tenants.”
Councillor Tony Gurney, Cabinet Member for Green Environment and Economy at North Ayrshire Council
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60 Year Anniversary for the Practice! 5/4/2024Robert Potter and PartnersRobert Potter and Partners were established on 5th April 1964 and we are celebrating our 60th year in practice.
Robert Potter and Partners were established on 5th April 1964 and we are celebrating our 60th year in practice. We have developed significant expertise in a wide range of building types and have delivered projects across the UK.
Our team have particular specialisms in Conservation & Historic Buildings, Low Energy & Passivhaus, Dementia Design, Retrofit, Social Housing, Healthcare, Masterplanning, and designing to mitigate Climate Change.
Thank you to our many loyal clients, our great team, and to the many professionals we collaborate with every day on such a variety of projects!
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Official Opening of the Goathill Care and Residential Project 25/3/2024Robert Potter and PartnersMaree Todd MSP and Joe Fitzpatrick MSP opened the Goathill dementia care, extra care and residential development.
Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport and Joe Fitzpatrick MSP, Minister for Local Government Empowerment and Planning officially opened the Goathill Project Development at a ceremony in Stornoway, on a fine sunny day.
The Goathill Development Project consists of the 52 bedroom Taigh Shiphoirt (Seaforth House) Care Home, 50 Unit Bremner Court Housing with Extra Care development and 74 affordable homes.
The development was delivered by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar & Hebridean Housing Partnership in conjunction with the Western Isles Integration Joint Board.
The project team worked closely with the Dementia Services Development Centre at the University of Stirling to achieve a dementia-friendly environment. Taigh Shiphoirt was designed with four wings for small group living, arranged around safe courtyard spaces. This design maximises natural daylight and has provided a welcoming, familiar environment for residents.
Taigh Shìphoirt also accommodates a daycare facility occupied by Solas (Alzheimer Scotland), a corporate training suite and a new location for the Faire community alarm service.
Bremner Court provides a 15-bed respite facility on the ground floor with 35 flats on the first and second floors which enable people to live independently in their own home while having support provided to meet each individual’s specific needs.
The 74 homes on Sinclair Avenue are a mix of 16 shared equity with the remainder being for rent. There is a mix of family and one bedroom accommodation. The homes are heated by air source heat pumps and are highly insulated to minimise running costs for households.
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Johnstonebridge Planning Permission received for Wheatley 13/3/2024Douglas BodellGrant of Planning Permission received for our affordable housing development in Johnstonebridge for Wheatley Homes South.
We were delighted Grant of Planning Permission was recently received for our affordable housing development in Johnstonebridge, Dumfries and Galloway for Wheatley Group / Wheatley Homes South.
The development will provide 33 affordable homes in total, with the designs based on Designing Streets principles which includes the realignment of the existing road network to the frontage to create new open space and landscaping to serve as an attractive and welcoming entrance to the development and village.
The development will be gas-free with each home heated by an air source heat pump and incorporates renewable technologies including PV panels and EV charging points to each dwelling.
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