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Solihull

Project Details

£0.5m to £0.99M

Alteration to existing property, Brownfield site, New Build, Para 79 house, Sited in Greenbelt land

Practice

Markos Design Workshop

Office 1, Izabella House , 24-26 Regent Place , Birmingham , West Midlands , B1 3NJ , United Kingdom

Integrating the natural environment into the design of refined homes not only enriches their beauty but also reflects the principles of sustainable construction — an approach increasingly valued by local planning authorities. In rural and greenbelt contexts, policies such as Paragraphs 84 and 134 of the National Planning Policy Framework actively support proposals that are both environmentally responsible and architecturally distinctive. For a deeper exploration of how buildings can sit harmoniously within their landscapes, I’ve written an article on eco-conscious design — you’ll find the link in our bio. And if you’re considering a project and wish to weave nature meaningfully into its architecture, I’d be delighted to discuss how this can be achieved.