JamesRixon

Hi there, We would happily help you out. We specialise in low energy residential and retrofit projects. Either email us to book in a time for a chat or give us a call. [email protected] 02080665788

Hi you could try ecofurb. They cover London and can provide advice based on an assessment and survey of your home. They can also advise on phasing of measures. https://www.ecofurb.com/ Happy to give some general advice if you would like . James

The Open House tours went really well over the weekend and we had over 160 people shown around the estate. That was the last time I'll be involved in the tours as we are now selling our 3 bedroom flat after 8 great years there. If anyone is intersted here is the sales details. Our agent is Miles Rudland of Nexa London. https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/62408126/?search_identifier=da2bf329c02d6700b02e5aeb4db74a67

Hey Jenijenjen, Yes the tours sold out in 24hours. I am just about to release 3 more time slots in the afternoon though, So that's another 30 tickets that should become live this evening. Regards James Rixon

Hi I am looking to hire a part time member of staff to take care of general administration for our small Architects practice based in Peckham. Does anyone have any recommendations of where to advertise the role? It would be for 15 hours a week flexible working at our offices in Peckham. Thanks James Rixon www.rixon-architecture.com

Hi I am looking to hire a part time member of staff to take care of general administration for our small Architects practice based in Peckham. Does anyone have any recommendations of where to advertise the role? It would be for 15 hours a week flexible working at our offices in Peckham. Thanks James Rixon www.rixon-architecture.com

Can you not just print to pdf from autocad?

Good Afternoon Ruffler, I would be more than happy to have a chat with you about your project and see if it's something that we can help you with. We work on many small domestic projects and live in East Dulwich with offices in Peckham. I am an Architect and my wife is a Structural Engineer so we can offer you both parts of the service. Feel free to get in touch . Regards James www.rixon-architecture.com [email protected] 020 8066 5788

Hi Mancity68, I am an Architect with interest retrofitting. This is this technical terms used to describe the upgrading of our homes fabric to create warmer more comfortable homes. The main issue you and the others have touched on is the breathability of your property. As older properties were designed to require significant ventilation and also not to deal with modern sources of humidity such showers and kitchen appliances. We are offering a reduced price consultation service at the moment in partnership with Key Homes ( links below). Where we come and survey a clients property and in partnership with the home owner create a bespoke retrofit plan that can be stage over a number of years. We advice on insulation, ventilation and heating strategies along with other issues such as planning and building control. Happy to chat though this issue more. Regards James Rixon 020 8066 5788 https://www.rixon-architecture.com/retrofit https://www.keyhome.io/waitlist

Good Afternoon, My name is James Rixon and I am director of a local Architecture practice rixon architecture. We specialise in low carbon and sustainable design with a particular interest in retrofit. Am really please to hear this being discussed as a topic, I have actually just responded to someone on a separate thread about internal wall insulation which I have copies below. My current understanding is that yes you can heat your home with a heat pump, and there is a chance you may have to change your radiators due to output size. it will likely cost 10-16k to install and even though they are extremely efficient in terms of units of heat out compared to units of energy in you will end up paying more for your heating without additional measures due the cost difference between gas and electricity. A few tips on internal wall insulation: make sure all wall papers and substrates are removed before installation as these could encourage mould growth. Consider ventilation improvements. Think about junctions with wall, floor, ceilings and windows as there is a risk of creating an acute cold bridge. Consider vapour permeable insulations to limit moisture getting trapped against the cold outer wall and applying brick cream to the external wall which limits the adsorption externally look at natural materials as carbon saving can be made not just in the operation of a building but also with that materials used. We are currently developing tailored reports for clients for a reduced fee starting at ?200. This would include a site visit, and visual survey and then go on to outline an appropriate retrofit plan along with advice on how to approach this in stages. If this could be of use to you please get in touch. All the best James Rixon

Good Afternoon, My name is James Rixon and I am director of a local Architecture practice rixon architecture. We specialise in low carbon and sustainable design with a particular interest in retrofit. A few tips on internal wall insulation: make sure all wall papers and substrates are removed before installation as these could encourage mould growth. Consider ventilation improvements. Think about junctions with wall, floor, ceilings and windows as there is a risk of creating an acute cold bridge. Consider vapour permeable insulations to limit moisture getting trapped against the cold outer wall and applying brick cream to the external wall which limits the adsorption externally look at natural materials as carbon saving can be made not just in the operation of a building but also with that materials used. We are currently developing taylored reports for clients for a reduced fee starting at ?200. This would include a site visit, and visual survey and then go on to outline an appropriate retrofit plan along with advice on how to approach this in stages. If this could be of use to you please get in touch. All the best James Rixon [email protected] rixon architecture

Just saw this article in the RIBA Journal.

They are carrying out repair works to the brickwork and put new roof coverings and insulation on. (And putting up a large version of pigeon spikes to protect against the dinosaurs)

I've just had John McCann plaster the ceilings through my property and also the kitchen walls. His work was excellent and he was knowledgeable, friendly and easy to communicate with. Aaron came for a day to help with the bigger ceiling and he was also great. I would definitely recommend them both. Johns contact number is 07905 044912. James Rixon ARB RIBA www.rixon-architecture.com [email protected]

I've just had John McCann plaster the ceilings through my property and also the kitchen walls. His work was excellent and he was knowledgeable, friendly and easy to communicate with. Aaron came for a day to help with the bigger ceiling and he was also great. I would definitely recommend them both. Johns contact number is 07905 044912. James Rixon ARB RIBA www.rixon-architecture.com [email protected]