Can you install an air source heat pump in an Edwardian house? We commissioned heat loss calculations and explored upgrading our solid-wall home, but delivery risks, insulation limits and running costs made the decision more complex than expected.

How you brief an architect matters as much as who you choose. From local experience to setting priorities early, this is what worked for us when renovating our Edwardian home.

A considered framework for shaping a renovation brief — focused on understanding what doesn’t work, protecting what does, and making confident decisions when restoring an Edwardian home.

Why living in a house before renovating leads to better decisions — from light and layout to long-term use.