It is often the case that the most sustainable building, is one that already exists.

We believe that a holistic approach to renovation is crucial.

Understanding the enhancement of homes’ adaptability, accessibility, and long-term performance is crucial to ensure that investments in improving the building envelope and energy efficiency are worthwhile.

HTA’s history includes innovative examples of repurposing, renovating and radical refurbishment of quality housing stock, listed buildings and conversions of buildings with formerly non-residential uses. In Altered Estates 2, we put forward an appraisal process, whereby existing homes in the right location with good transport are evaluated and could be worth investing in, refurbished and retained.

Our recent renovation projects include the radical remodelling of small studio flats at Sutton Estate, Nevern Square and Chelsea Court, transforming 100 year old housing into new, sustainable homes which will last another 100 years. The re-enveloping and new ground level entrances at 3 high rise blocks at Wensely Road, set in new, enriched and bio-diverse landscape, are another example of our holistic approach to sustainable renovation of post-war homes.