Blog – Studio : B.A.D. Architects

SIPs Q&A

We often get asked questions from our clients about SIP’s as a potential method for building. To help you get a better idea about the benefits of this system, we have answered a few of the most frequently asked questions. What are SIPs? SIPs is the abbreviation for Structural Insulated Panels, a high performing composite building system which can be used on residential and light commercial construction as an alternative to traditional building methods, such as brick and block or timber frame. The panels consist…

Build It Award Shortlist

Our Brockenhurst House has been shortlisted in this years Build It Awards, in the 'Best Architect or Designer for a Conservation or Renovation Project'. The annual industry awards that celebrates the most inspiring architectural projects and inventive products in the self-build sector, judged by industry leaders. Brockenhurst House exemplifies how thoughtful, design-led architecture can elevate everyday living. What began as a tired 1970s chalet-style property has been transformed into a refined, low-carbon contemporary home, designed to support its owners’ evolving needs while treading lightly on…

October Practice News

As autumn begins, we’ve seen exciting progress across several projects. There have been dramatic changes on site in the New Forest, we’ve once again supported the Homebuilding & Renovating Awards, and our Allegra’s Ambition public art commission has now been installed in Winchester. To get our news directly to your inbox you can sign up to our mailing list here. Courtyard House, SIPs Structure It was fantastic to see the significant progress at Courtyard House during our recent site visit. This exciting project is delivering a striking…

South Coast Property Roundtable

Following on from our win of Architectural Practice of the Year at this years South Coast Property Awards, Darren was invited to participate in a round table discussion last week, with the other winners from this year’s awards. The open discussion looked at opportunities and challenges we all face within the vibrant property sector across the south coast, including changes to the planning process, opportunities within the commercial sector to encourage staff back into the office, and how to make full use of technology to…

Allegras Ambition Public Artwork Installed

We are so proud to see the public artwork we designed for the Allegra’s Ambition charity, installed onsite outside the Winchester Sports Centre at Bar End, Hampshire. We had won the competition for this public artwork last year with a design that integrates the essence of the charity’s logo into a beautifully tactile, wooden seat sculpture. The shape of the wooden structure creates a welcoming enclosure for people to gather, encouraging people to sit or lounge, or climb and crawl over the undulating surface. The…

SIPs built Courtyard House progress

The construction of Courtyard House has come on impressively since we were last onsite to visit. In the past three weeks the house build has progressed from just the finished concrete slab, to now having all the external and internal walls in place, and with most of the roof installed. The house is being built using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) a high performing composite building system which can be used as an alternative to traditional building methods. One of the key benefits of using this…