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DARREN BRAY Is an architect and director of Studio BAD. He is also a judge for the Homebuilding & Renovating Awards. “Retrofitting is about making updates to improve the performance of a structure, often in terms of energy efficiency, sustainability and modern functionality.” MERRY ALBRIGHT Is the creative director of oak frame specialists Border Oak and is passionate about art and architecture. “Newly built oak-frame homes are almost over-engineered. So if they’re looked after, they should last hundreds of years. They’re also very adaptable so can be varied should needs change in the future.” PETE TONKS Is an architectural designer and Oakwrights regional design consultant. “The general premise for replacement dwellings in the green belt is that the new dwelling should not be ‘materially larger’ than the dwelling it replaces.”…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2025

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