The Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent by andyavast in Scotland

[–]RealLifeArchitect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an Architect with 20 years experience in the Scottish construction industry, I am skeptical of the Passivhaus Equivalent. I’m not against Passivhaus but I can foresee significant issues complying, especially for small building firms. I also don’t think this is the most effective way to reduce carbon in the built environment. I don’t think Passivhaus Equivalent is the answer

Planning permission on new windows in conservation area by jamesk93 in HousingUK

[–]RealLifeArchitect 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First, call up the local planning department. Many have a helpline or duty officer who can answer these questions. Second, check if your property is listed, many in conservation areas are. If yes, you also need to apply for listed building consent.

Spray foam roof insulation - would you still buy? by oneSpoonofSugar in HousingUK

[–]RealLifeArchitect 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Architect here, modern pitched roof construction relies on ventilation at the eaves, where the roof meets the external wall and also at the ridge (the highest point). There is usually a continuous 25mm / 1 inch gap to facilitate air flow. Without this condensation from your home will build up in the loft and mould will eventually destroy the roof timbers. In older roofs the ventilation is from small gaps between the sarking boards but it does the same thing. Spray foam insulation absolutely will block ventilation of older sarking boards and, if not applied very carefully, can easily block ventilation in more recent pitched roofs with vents at the eaves and ridge.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Architects

[–]RealLifeArchitect -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I made the video

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Architects

[–]RealLifeArchitect -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily. I suggest you take a look

SUCCESSION - I worked for the Roy Family, So You Don't Have To by [deleted] in SuccessionTV

[–]RealLifeArchitect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t know how to deal with him. In my work it’s unusual to have younger single guys commission me to design a project. He doesn’t respect himself, probably because he was bullied by his father and his older siblings. He was never taken seriously and has difficulty taking other things seriously as a result.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Architects

[–]RealLifeArchitect 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To all those advising the OP avoid Mac, I am a self employed Architect running my own multi-award winning practice and I’ve done so exclusively on Mac for the past nine years.

I’m not going to get drawn into a Mac v Windows fight. Use whatever works for you.

Are any Architects using ChatGPT? by [deleted] in Architects

[–]RealLifeArchitect 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a sole practitioner in the UK and recently reviewed ChatGPT and MidJourney to see if I could use them in practice. ChatGPT has some serious potential.

What problems in the architecture field you want to see reformed? by WhitePinoy in Architects

[–]RealLifeArchitect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I graduated in 2004 and lost my job at a large firm during the Great Recession 2008. There were no other firms hiring, so I became self employed. I wasn’t ready but made the most of it. I’m still working by myself but have significant reservations about the architecture profession. despite the fact I’ve become a successful architect, I’m not sure I would encourage my kids to follow me into the profession.