# AB Architecture & Environment

> Sustainable design for the built environment. Based in London and Edinburgh

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- [Home](https://ab-architecture-environment.com/): Sustainable design for the built environment. Based in London and Edinburgh
- [Urban Extension, Istanbul](https://ab-architecture-environment.com/urban-extension-istanbul/): This development, to provide a high quality and sustainable living environment, responds to its context - a long redudant Ottoman reservoir on the outskirts of the Asian side of the city. The path of the sun and passive solar design principles reduce energy consumption
- [Colonsay Zero Carbon](https://ab-architecture-environment.com/colonsay-zero-carbon/): Zero Carbon Houses – Colonsay, Inner Hebrides 7 new dwellings on Colonsay, Inner Hebrides, are the first carbon neutral proposal for this island, and are therefore an important step towards sustainable development in this remote community. Building in a remote location poses many logistical challenges, so the new houses are fabricated off-site, helping to achieve greater
- [Projects](https://ab-architecture-environment.com/projects/): Sustainable design for a changing world. Making and improving buildings and places that work better for people and the planet. Our approach is, and has always been, practical, thoughtful and tailored to each project.
- [Contact](https://ab-architecture-environment.com/contact/): Design Solutions - Limiting the impact of our built environment on the wider environment. Based in Edinburgh and London, with experience of projects throughout the UK and internationally.
- [New Community Centre](https://ab-architecture-environment.com/new-community-centre/): This design for a new community centre makes use of the path of the sun. Having highly glazed south façades allows the sun to heat the building, particularly in spring and autumn, but winter too. Shading helps to prevent overheating in summer. Reduce heat loss by earth sheltering to the north side of the building
- [About](https://ab-architecture-environment.com/about/): Design Solutions - Limiting the impact of our built environment on the wider environment Whether your objective is to reduce your impact on the environment by making your house a little cosier and more economical to run, or planning for the future on a city scale, we are here to help. Alastair Binnie Architecture &
- [Services](https://ab-architecture-environment.com/services/): Learn about our energy and sustainability expertise in Edinburgh, from building physics to renewable energy solutions, driving eco-friendly developments.
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## Portfolio

- [Urban Extension - Istanbul](https://ab-architecture-environment.com/portfolio/urban-extension-istanbul/)
- [Colonsay Zero Carbon](https://ab-architecture-environment.com/portfolio/colonsay-zero-carbon/): Zero Carbon Houses – Colonsay, Inner Hebrides 7 new dwellings on Colonsay, Inner Hebrides, are the first carbon neutral proposal for this island, and are therefore an important step towards sustainable development in this remote community. Building in a remote location poses many logistical challenges, so the new houses are fabricated off-site, helping to achieve greater
- [Northmoor Community Centre](https://ab-architecture-environment.com/portfolio/northmoor-community-centre/): Northmoor Community Centre A new Community centre for Northmoor Village, incorporating an innovative new solar heating system, the first of this type in the UK. The aim was to reduce energy consumption using natural, low carbon materials the result was a village hall with low energy use, low CO2 emissions, and low running costs. The
- [New Community Centre](https://ab-architecture-environment.com/portfolio/new-community-centre/): New Community Centre This design for a new community centre makes use of the path of the sun. Having highly glazed south façades allows the sun to heat the building, particularly in spring and autumn, but winter too. Shading helps to prevent overheating in summer. Reduce heat loss by earth sheltering to the north side
- [Re:Start](https://ab-architecture-environment.com/portfolio/restart/): Presentation at Renewable Energy Innovation Event, Greenham We talked about our development of more accessible and highly accurate predictions of building energy performance. There were many new and interesting renewable energy technologies on show from the other participants. Re:Start is an EU funded project to promote renewable energy technology businesses. The event was organised by
- [The House Next Door](https://ab-architecture-environment.com/portfolio/the-house-next-door/): The House Next Door, Oxford This project involved extensive analysis of the options for improving the energy performance of an ordinary semi-detached house in the suburbs of Oxford. The guiding principle was to set a good example that others could easily follow. Measures that are the least technically demanding, and the most cost effective were selected using
- [All Souls College, Oxford](https://ab-architecture-environment.com/portfolio/all-souls-college-oxford/): All Souls College, Oxford A holistic building energy calculation methodology was used to identify energy performance improvements to Staircase X at All Souls, achieving a 90% reduction in energy demand. The 8 optimal measures for cost effective emissions reductions: 1 - Roof Insulation 2 - External Wall Insulation (internal) 3 - Cellar Ceiling Insulation 4
- [Living Rainforest](https://ab-architecture-environment.com/portfolio/living-rainforest/): Rainforest Exhibition Centre Our clear and imaginative proposal for the Living Rainforest near Newbury in Berkshire was the winning submission in a competition for designing the most sustainable tropical greenhouse in Europe, housing a world class visitor centre. The large span timber frame creates a flexible exhibition space, and high performance glazing allows it to
- [Shoals of Rodrigues](https://ab-architecture-environment.com/portfolio/shoals-of-rodrigues/): Visiting Scientist Accommodation - Rodrigues, Southern Indian Ocean Shoals of Rodrigues is a project set up by the Royal Geographical Society and the Royal Society, focusing on marine research, conservation, training and education activities connected to the reef, the lagoon and the sea. The Government of Mauritius donated an existing building on the island to the
- [Osney Micro-Hydro](https://ab-architecture-environment.com/portfolio/osney-micro-hydro/): Osney Micro-Hydro A new hydro-electricity generator and visitor centre at Osney Lock, Oxford UK Visit the project website for more information: Osney Lock Hydro Website
- [Oxford House](https://ab-architecture-environment.com/portfolio/oxford-house/): Residential refurbishment, Oxford This Victorian terraced house was dark and cold before refurbishment. The re-design opened the house up in terms of both light and space. The highly glazed stair tower provides passive cooling and ventilation in summer, drawing in air at its base and funnelling it upwards, where it is expelled through motorised roof-lights.
- [Low Energy Barn Conversion](https://ab-architecture-environment.com/portfolio/low-energy-barn-conversion/): Low energy barn conversion There are many appropriate energy reduction, and renewable energy measures to dramatically improve the energy performance of historic buildings, including barns.
- [Barn Conversion - Subtle Photovoltaics](https://ab-architecture-environment.com/portfolio/barn-conversion-subtle-photovoltaics/): Barn Conversion, Oxfordshire Barn conversion with ground source heat pump, and subtle photovoltaic electricity production integrated into the roof. Natural materials were used extensively in this project to convert an historic barn to 2 new residential units. The site was a sensitive one, within the curtilage of, and facing a listed building. New private courtyards were
- [Listed Farmhouse](https://ab-architecture-environment.com/portfolio/listed-farmhouse-3/): Refurbishment and Extension of a Listed Farmhouse This project looked at what might be possible (and desirable) to reduce the energy consumption of a listed farmhouse. More detail - Listed Farmhouse...