Ideas, evidence & lessons from practice.
The 0405 Journal explores housing, residential design, heritage and technical delivery. Each article begins with a practical question and aims to leave something useful behind.
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From planning permission to construction: a small housing developer’s guide
A practical guide to turning planning approval into a coordinated, buildable housing scheme, with clear responsibilities and a pre-start review checklist.
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Housing The Midlands Chapter 2: Land Is Not Land
I’ve spent a lot of time standing in empty sites over the years, where most housing projects start. Not in design reviews, planning committees, or architects’ studios, but in a field, a scrap of industrial land, a redundant car park, or a hazardous corner of a town. And almost every time, somebody says the same…
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How Much Does an Architect Cost in Worcestershire?
How Much Does an Architect Cost in Worcestershire? One of the first questions homeowners ask when considering a project is: “How much does an architect cost?” The answer depends on the size, complexity and scope of the project, but understanding how architectural fees work can help you make informed decisions from the outset. The reality…
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Do I Need an Architect for My Home Extension?
Do I Need an Architect for My Home Extension? This is one of the most common questions homeowners ask when they begin considering a project. Do I actually need an architect? The short answer is no. Many extensions, renovations and alterations can be designed and constructed without one. The better question is whether an architect…
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Why Some Home Improvements Add Value While Others Don’t
Across Worcestershire, many homeowners are investing significant sums into their properties. Extensions, remodels, garden buildings and energy upgrades are increasingly common. Yet despite substantial expenditure, not every project creates lasting value. The difference is rarely the amount spent. More often, it comes down to the quality of the thinking behind the project. Looking Beyond Square…
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The Return Of Corbusier?
Why The Midlands May Need Modernist Thinking Again Modernism has largely been treated as something the profession needed to move on from. Concrete estates became symbols of failure. System-built housing became shorthand for poor living conditions. Large-scale planning became politically uncomfortable. And in response, much of the UK housing market drifted toward safer territory: heritage/…
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