Resources
We strive to help you make informed decisions. In this section we have created some useful factsheets which you can download. The factsheets cover some of the important questions you may need answered when arriving at a decision for your next project.
Working out a Budget
There are some rules of thumb that are often quoted to help people work out their budget at the beginning, use this factsheet to work out a suitable budget you can work to.
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All about ASBA
ASBA architects will offer imaginative solutions, adapting house styles and
construction methods to suit you.
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Design to be green
The best way to reduce the fuel bills for a building is to design or alter it so that it uses less energy.
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FAQs about Architects
Some of the most asked questions about architecture, new home builds and more popular questions.
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Green Oak Frame Construction
Everything you need to know about this traditional building method.
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How Architects can help
Architects offer a range of services to their clients, from the early stages through to checking for defects after the building has been lived with for several months. Clients choose those which are most appropriate to their project.
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Metric to Imperial Conversion Table
A useful tool to calculate Metric equivalents: Feet and inches to metres and millimetres.
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Open panel timber frame construction
Open panel construction is the most widely and readily available method of timber frame construction available in the UK.
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SIPS or Structural Insulated Panels
Instead of using timber to form a frame, SIPs consist of timberbased boarding, such as oriented strand board (OSB) sandwiching sheets of a rigid foam insulation such as expanded polystyrene or polyurethane.
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Ten reasons to use an ASBA Architect
A list of reasons detailing how and why ASBA can help you on your project
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