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How do you know if you have enough loft insulation?

27/02/2024, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments

For many people their loft is a mystery, a dark place that is difficult to access, so they never go…

Sandy explains a bit about Permitted Development Rights

12/09/2023, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments

As part of my quest to make my new house warm and cosy, I had my chimney stacks taken down….

#FeatureFocus – High-tech external shading

26/06/2023, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments

“What I like about external louvres is the fact that they deflect or absorb over 90% of the sun’s energy…

#FeatureFocus Picasso in the airing cupboard

26/04/2023, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments

“I like this photograph partly because it looks like a cubist piece of artwork,” says Sandy Can you see the…

#FeatureFocus – BGV Thermo Blocks

14/11/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments

Spotted by Sandy at Batimat Paris (the construction trade show) she says that they remind her of childhood Lego bricks….

Shuahra and Sandy in Paris

01/11/2022, by Shuahra Rahman, 0 comments

Here at Pride Road Architects, we know how to make a house a home – a property into a sanctuary,…

How much energy does it take to heat your home – Can I afford to heat my home (and eat cake)?

17/10/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments

I love a gadget that can give me useful information, so I was very excited to see a smart meter…

Stretch for Stratford: 6 Reasons Why Moving to Stratford-Upon-Avon is Worth the Cost

22/08/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments

A small market town of only 30,000 residents in the county of Warwickshire, Stratford boasts many attractions and its position…

Feature Focus: Futuristic Visual Appeal

16/05/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments

“This crazy image has been taking up some of my thoughts this week. It was quite a revelation – literally….

Are You Ready to Move to Kenilworth?

05/05/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments

You may have had enough of that urban lifestyle and be ready to favour a move to somewhere a bit…

5 Reasons to Move to Ryton-on-Dunsmore

21/03/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments

If you’re considering moving to Ryton-on-Dunsmore, there are plenty of reasons why this place could be a great new home…

Leamington Architect remembers Shrubland Street School

15/02/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments

I wanted to write something about a piece of architecture in my area. But what?  One of my colleagues has BedZED…

Architectural ramblings around Stratford-upon-Avon: The Swan Theatre

07/02/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments

The Swan Theatre is owned by The Royal Shakespeare Company and sits next to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, on the…

Architectural ramblings around Stratford-upon-Avon: The Royal Shakespeare Theatre

07/02/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments

Stratford-upon-Avon, famous for its ties to William Shakespeare and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, holds an incredible amount of beautiful architecture…

Leamington Spa: Around the Pump Rooms

07/02/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments

Both the Leamington Royal Pump Rooms and the Royal Pump Room Gardens have been through various renovations for different reasons,…

Architectural ramblings around Stratford-upon-Avon: Interesting Building Extensions

07/02/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments

As you may know, Stratford-upon-Avon has endless amazing buildings, whether they date back to the thirteenth century or last year….

Do I have to replace my boiler when I add an extension?

28/01/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments

If you are having construction work done on your property, it is the perfect time to reassess the services in…

Warwick Architect takes a trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon

06/01/2022, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments

Cox’s Yard is located on the Riverside next to Clopton Bridge. The site was originally used as a timber yard….

Why we keep energy-efficiency in mind on Pride Road projects

09/11/2021, by Lisa Raynes, 0 comments

With COP26 (Nov 2021) taking place in Glasgow, our Pride Road Lionesses have been considering how UK housing contributes to…

Would a Move to Wolston Be Good for Your Family?

21/06/2021, by Sandy Hickey, 0 comments

If you’re looking for a place to raise a family, an idyllic town to retire in, or simply the best…

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