Prewett Bizley Architects

We are a team of architects and consultants specialising in the design of low-carbon and energy-efficient buildings that are tailored for the future. Our creative approach involves engaging in a meaningful dialogue with our clients to create inspiring, atmospheric spaces that cater to their unique needs. Our designs aim to bring about lasting enhancements to the quality of people's lives, providing them with well-crafted, responsive buildings that are a joy to use.

Featured Built Work: Passivhaus Retrofit

We take pride in our expertise in designing buildings that meet the rigorous Passivhaus standard. Passivhaus is a leading low-energy building design standard that delivers high-level thermal comfort while significantly reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Our portfolio includes a variety of Passivhaus buildings, ranging from new constructions to retrofitted existing buildings. We have a deep understanding of the principles of Passivhaus design, including the use of insulation, airtightness, passive solar gain, and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery.

Current Projects: Furniture & Lighting

In addition to our architecture practice, we also design bespoke furniture and lighting solutions. We believe that well-designed and thoughtfully integrated furniture and lighting can significantly enhance the overall user experience of a building. Our designs are carefully crafted to complement the architecture of the spaces they inhabit, resulting in a cohesive and harmonious environment.

Archive

Our archive is a testament to our commitment to sustainable design and innovation. It showcases our diverse range of completed projects, many of which have received recognition and awards for their excellence. These projects exemplify our ability to tackle complex design challenges and deliver cost-effective, energy-efficient, and beautiful solutions that cater to the needs of our clients and users.

News

We are excited to share several recent accomplishments and events.

• 8 May 2024: Our team has been shortlisted in an ideas competition to propose an alternative use for the Marks & Spencer building on Oxford Street. The competition aims to highlight how the building could be revitalised through alternative uses rather than being demolished.
• 28 Feb 2024: We received planning and listed building consent for alterations to significantly improve the thermal performance of a grade II listed house in the Quantock Hills AONB. The Retrofit works include replacement of the existing render with insulating lime render, secondary glazing, and installation of an MVHR system.
• 24 Nov 2023: The 80% House we completed 13 years ago received recognition from Architecture Today in their 'Test of Time Awards'. It picked up the Editor's Award for Education and Research, demonstrating the viability of deep (80%) carbon reductions for existing buildings.
• 16 Aug 2023: Phase 3 of Robert's retrofit of his own 1960s house in Sydenham, South London, has been completed and featured in the July-August edition of Selfbuilder & Homemaker.
• 12 Jul 2023: The 80% House is a finalist in the Architecture Today AT Awards for 'buildings that stand the test of time'.
• 14 Jun 2023: Robert will be participating in a panel discussion at the Building Centre in London as part of Retrofit 23. The event showcases research and ideas on the residential retrofit challenge.
• 15 May 2023: We received planning permission for a new house on the edge of a village in the Quantock Hills of Somerset, designed to Passivhaus standard.
• 10 May 2023: Three of our projects are featured in an exhibition at the Building Centre in London entitled Retrofit 23: Towards Deep Retrofit of Homes at Scale.
• 12 Apr 2023: Bob will be presenting at CIBSE's technical symposium in Glasgow on the topic of 'lessons learnt' from our Mews House Deep Retrofit project.
• 22 Nov 2022: Our Deep Retrofit of a Mews House in a central London conservation area was shortlisted for the prestigious RIBA House of the Year award.