News 2024
COMPLETION
TREARDDUR BAY, ANGLESEY
December 2024
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Anglesey Builders have just completed the retrofit and extension to Bryn Y Mor. We'll be returning soon for more photos when our clients start moving in the furniture.
NEW PROJECT
ANGLESEY
December 2024
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We love a project on the beautiful coastline of Ynys Môn.
PLANNING APPROVAL
CONWY
December 2024
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Fantastic to receive planning approval for Heron Lodge. Our extension opens up the views towards Conwy Castle over the water.
NEW PROJECT
NORTH WALES
December 2024
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Looking forward to designing an extension for The Scout Association.
A SNOW DAY
BALA, NORTH WALES
December 2024
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Fortunately Cae Wllf is now weather tight in time for Winter. A day to put the tools down and sit in front of the fire.
NEW PROJECT
ABERSOCH
November 2024
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Looking forward to getting started with this house in a stunning location by the sea, which is surrounded by a golf course.
BUILDING REGULATIONS
LLANDDONA, ANGLESEY
November 2024
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We have started our technical drawings for Ffordd Deg Bach. This will be another SIP construction project working with Arfon Timber.
SWIMMING POOL PLANNING APPROVAL
ABERDARON
November 2024
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In the middle of our technical drawings for a private swimming pool.
PASSIVE HOUSE PREMIUM AIRTIGHTNESS
TY CROES, ANGLESEY
November 2024
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We achieved 0.1 m3/h.m2 on the airtightness test at Bryn Afon. This is an impressive feat as the Passive House standard is 0.6 m3/h.m2 and Building Regulations is 5 m3/h.m2. This means our client will save even more on their energy bills!
BAT BARN
CONWY
November 2024
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Blaen Y Wern is nestled in a copse of trees and is home to a host of local species. We have a dedicated bat barn nearby the new house, to encourage this rare species of bat to grow in numbers.
PLANNING APPROVAL
LLANDDONA, ANGLESEY
October 2024
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Ffordd Deg Bach was a challenging planning application, but we got there in the end. Sometimes planning policy plays contrary to sustainable design. There is still a long way to go to make policy fit for purpose.
PASSIVE HOUSE PREMIUM PROJECT WINDOWS
TY CROES, ANGLESEY
October 2024
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Colourful teal aluclad windows are installed at Bryn Afon. Now they can start the interior finishes and it will begin to feel like home very soon.
BATHROOM INSTALLATION
LLANDUDNO, NORTH WALES
October 2024
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Loving this luxury bathroom at Treetops. Looking forward to seeing the final result of this extensive renovation when this project completes in the next few months.
PLANNING APPROVAL FOR PASSIVE HOUSE PROJECT
BETHEL, GWYNEDD
October 2024
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We are partnering with Arfon Timber Frames to build Glasdy using their patented SIP timber construction. Construction is due to start in Spring.
PASSIVE HOUSE PREMIUM PROJECT PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS
TY CROES, ANGLESEY
September 2024
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Things move quickly at Bryn Afon. The cladding is mostly up, integrated photovoltaic panels are beginning to go on the roof and a beautiful oak truss has been installed in the vaulted ceiling in the kitchen.
PASSIVE HOUSE PROJECT RECEIVES PLANNING
CLWT Y BONT, GWYNEDD
September 2024
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Although our client was unable to continue with Yr Hen Weithdy, our good friends at Arfon Timber have purchased the land from them and will begin construction next year.
BUILDING REGULATIONS SUBMISSION
CHESHIRE
September 2024
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Finalising our building regulations drawings for a rear extension to Amulree house in Delamere Forest, with input from the Structural Engineer.
PASSIVE HOUSE PREMIUM PROJECT SIPS INSTALLATION
TY CROES, ANGLESEY
September 2024
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The installation of the timber structurally insulated panels is nearly complete at Bryn Afon. Next steps are installing the windows and cladding the house with timber and slate.
NEW PASSIVE HOUSE PROJECT
AMLWCH, ANGLESEY
September 2024
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We are excited to be working on new passive house project in another beautiful location.
RETROFIT TRAINING
WIRRAL
August 2024
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Jonathan recently completed the AECB CarbonLite Retrofit Course. In particular it has expanded our knowledge on managing moisture in existing construction to mitigate damp and condensation issues.
PASSIVE HOUSE PREMIUM PROJECT NOW ON SITE
TY CROES, ANGLESEY
August 2024
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We are aiming to have the first accredited Passive House Premium project in the UK! This means Bryn Afon will not only achieve this exacting standard of construction, but the home will generate significantly more energy than it uses with renewable technology.
NEW RENOVATION & EXTENSION PROJECT
RHOSCOLYN, ANGLESEY
August 2024
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We love working on projects in such beautiful locations. We are really looking forward to renovating and extending this home.
TY MELYN FOUNDATIONS
RHOSNEIGR, ANGLESEY
August 2024
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After a tricky start with very water logged ground, Ty Melyn extension is starting to get going.
NEW PASSIVE HOUSE PROJECT
LLANBERIS
July 2024
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What a stunning setting for a new passive house.
CERTIFIED PASSIVE HOUSE DESIGNER
WIRRAL
July 2024
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Congratulations to Jonathan for passing his Passive House exam! He is looking forward to using it with two new Passive House projects that are just about to start.
BRYN Y MOR SITE VISIT
TREARDDUR BAY, ANGLESEY
July 2024
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Productive site visit picking up queries for the extension and renovation of Bryn Y Mor with Anglesey Builders and our client.
PLANNING SUBMISSION
CHESHIRE
July 2024
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Sometimes a simple design is the best. Rear extension clad in timber for our client in Delamere Forest.
SLATEMAN TRIATHLON
LLANBERIS
June 2024
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Chris smashed the Slateman Triathlon this week with his bud Eric. Amazing effort lads!
RETROFIT & EXTENSION NEARS COMPLETION
RUTHIN
June 2024
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Lovely to see Tan yr Esgair is close to practical completion. Grabbed a quick snap on my way to a new job in the area. We'll pop back in a few weeks for some final photos.
PASSIVE HOUSE INSULATED SLAB
ANGLESEY
June 2024
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An exciting day for Bryn Afon, as the insulated raft foundation is installed on site.
NEW JOB IN DELAMERE FOREST
CHESHIRE
June 2024
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Just completed our measured survey in preparation for designing a new rear extension.
HEN SIOP TO START WORK ON SITE
NORTH WALES
May 2024
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Exciting to get going on the new extension and renovation at Hen Siop.
EXTENSION SITE VISIT
BEAUMARIS
May 2024
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The extension at Morfa is now water tight. Looking forward to completion soon.
NYTH PREN SELF BUILD
BEAUMARIS
May 2024
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Remarkably our client is has built almost everything at Nyth Pren himself. Even the kitchen units and staircase are his handiwork.
WATER TIGHT CONSTRUCTION
BEAUMARIS
May 2024
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Works are progressing well at Cae Mair. The balcony construction is in progress and the structure for the new subterranean garage has been built.
TREETOPS SITE VISIT
LLANDUDNO
May 2024
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Solar panels installed at Treetops. Just the cladding left to complete the outside of the house.
AWEL MON SITE VISIT
ANGLESEY
May 2024
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AK Developments have started works on Awel Mon. The raised patio has been demolished and ground works are about to begin for the new steel and glass rear extension.
GWYNEDD AFFORDABLE HOUSING TENDER
NORTH WALES
April 2024
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We believe low-carbon houses are essential for social housing. A project like our design for Mynytho might cost 5-10% more to build in materials, but the energy running costs are a 10th compared to traditional houses. They could irradiate fuel poverty, particularly for the more vulnerable.
POSTIVE PRE-APP RESPONSE
GYWNEDD
April 2024
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We are undertaking a full renovation and designing a timber frame extension to this beautiful stone house, Cae Hywel. It was great that the Council were open to the timber cladding, as it is not always a given in North Wales.
TREETOPS SITE VISIT
LLANDUDNO
April 2024
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Roof and dormers complete at Treetops. Not long until the scaffolding comes down now and works begin inside.
BRYN Y MOR SITE VISIT
TREARDDUR BAY, ANGLESEY
March 2024
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Productive site visit picking up queries for the extension and renovation of Bryn Y Mor with Anglesey Builders and our client. Great to see the build is on track.
UNDERFLOOR HEATING AT CAE WLLF
BALA, NORTH WALES
March 2024
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Underfloor heating installation at Cae Wllf. Love the that the stone wall and timber ceiling joists will be left exposed.
Y CIL PLANNING APPROVAL
CAERNARFON
March 2024
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Excited that we have planning approval and are moving onto the building regulations stage. This renovation is a full-retrofit, including internal wall insulation, air source heat pump and photovoltaic panels. We will also undertake flood mitigation measures to protect this house into the future.
ERW FAIR OUT TO TENDER
CAERNARFON
March 2024
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We have completed our technical drawings for Erw Fair. It is now out to tender with the building contractors. We've really enjoyed working on this project and appreciate the client's glowing google review.
PASSIVHAUS TRUST MEMBER
WALES & WIRRAL
March 2024
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We are now certified members of the Passivhaus Trust. We are authorised to undertake Passive House design for our own projects and we have also been a consultant for other architectural practices in the area.
NEW PROJECT
CONWY
March 2024
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This large family home, which includes an indoor pool has incredible views towards Conwy Castle. Although you couldn't really tell on the day we did our measured survey, as it poured down with rain.
EXTENSION SITE VISIT
BEAUMARIS
February 2024
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The structural shell is complete at Morfa extension. We met on site with the client and builder to refine some of the final details.
PLANNING APPROVED
BETWS-Y-COED
February 2024
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We are delighted to receive planning approval for the extension and renovation for this house in Snowdonia National Park, as it is a notoriously conservative planning authority.
HOME IMPROVEMENT
BETHESDA
February 2024
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Chris is undertaking his own home renovation and extension at Yr Hen Ladd-dy. Just the interior decoration is left to complete and then little Drew will have a new bedroom.
WATER TIGHT CONSTRUCTION
BEAUMARIS
February 2024
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Works are progressing well at Cae Mair, which is now water-tight. It is a big renovation and extension project, which is being retrofit with insulation to the floors, walls and roofs.
GWYNEDD AFFORDABLE HOUSING TENDER
NORTH WALES
February 2024
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We believe low-carbon houses are essential for social housing. A project like our design for Maes Llwyd might cost 5-10% more to build in materials, but the energy running costs are a 10th compared to traditional houses. They could irradiate fuel poverty, particularly for the more vulnerable.
NANT EFA READY FOR TENDER
CAERNARFON
February 2024
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We've just begun tendering to building contractors for the renovation of this characterful welsh stone house. We'll be improving it's thermal comfort and using photovoltaic panels to offset the energy running costs.
ROOF CONSTRUCTION IN THE SNOW
LLANDUDNO
January 2024
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The roof is almost complete at Treetops. The drone didn't like the cold, but I managed to snap a few snowy shots.
TECHNICAL PACKAGE
BEAUMARIS
January 2024
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We are currently undertaking the technical drawings for this timber-frame extension to this grand mansion on Anglesey.
COLD SNAP
WEST KIRBY
January 2024
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Hope everyone is safe and enjoying the snow where they are. We only got a light sprinkling here, but we had fun with it.
VICTORIA ROAD CONSTRUCTION
WEST KIRBY
January 2024
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I managed to lay the engineered wood flooring, build the shelves in the front room and get 90% of the work done downstairs in time for hosting Christmas at Victoria Road. Photos to follow soon.
GWYNEDD TENDER
NORTH WALES
January 2024
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We submitted a tender for social housing in Gwynedd for the site at Maes Llwyd. Our concept was to create a modular house that is pre-engineered to expanded from 2-4 bedrooms with minimum interventions.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
HARLECH, WALES
January 2024
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Progress photo for Swn Y Dwr. Can't wait to see this coastal property complete in the next few months.
MAKING PLANS FOR 2024
NORTH WALES
January 2024
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Hope you had a great time celebrating new year. We've started the year with a walk to clear away the cobwebs. Some of our best ideas come when we are away from the computer. We reflected on our work in 2023 and discussed what we want to achieve in 2024...