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Value Of Detailed Architecture Drawings

  Value Of Detailed Architecture Drawings Value Of Detailed Architecture Drawings At Athtech Designs Architectural Services, we always aim for accuracy, clarity, and open communication. When you choose us for help with your extension and renovation designs, you can rest assured that our team of architectural technicians will provide detailed drawings that guarantee performance. went …

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What is a SAP calculation?

  What is a SAP calculation?   What is a SAP calculation? A SAP calculation is a spreadsheet-based calculation that is used to determine a building’s heat gains and losses. SAP refers to the “Standard Assessment Procedure”. It assures Building Regulation compliance at the design stage and provides an energy rating. Basic SAP calculations are …

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architects in wigan

  architects in wigan Why Choose Athtech Designs? We are a team of Structural Engineering and Building Control professionals with over thirty years’ experience in residential and commercial projects across the North West. Our background in structural/design engineering allows us to provide expert advice on all aspects of construction, as well as providing technical drawings, …

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2022 changes to the building regulations for extensions (Part L)

  2022 changes to the building regulations for extensions (Part L)   changes to the building regulations Building regulations Part L considers the thermal performance of a structure and how to control heat loss from a building. In this article, I examine the new developments that impact both extensions and existing dwellings. The legal requirements …

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extension drawings

  extension drawings extension drawings Wigan We recently designed this single-story full-width rear extension for our clients who wanted to update their bungalow with an open plan kitchen/dining and family space with an additional bedroom and office space. It has a pitched roof with large bi-fold doors which maximise the natural light. The large doors …

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What is Permitted Development?

  What is Permitted Development? What is Permitted Development? Permitted Development fundamentally consents to someone making alterations and additions to their buildings without needing Planning Permission.  A set of standards and some typical alterations are considered as being ‘pre-approved’ by planning. Naturally, this includes minor porches, certain rooflights etc. However, crucially, some fairly simple extensions and …

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