Having bought the land from the Forestry Commission and enlisted the expertise of Gaia architects, a firm that places emphasis on eco-conscious principles, Ian and Ann Nimmo created this remarkable three-bedroom Brettstapel structure in the Scottish Borders. Boasting stunning panoramic views, located in an area overlooking the River Tweed, this…
If you’re unfamiliar with the phrase Passivhaus (or Passive House) as it is otherwise known, this term refers to a…
With features such as external shading systems and low-temperature heating, it's easy to see how green buildings help protect the environment whilst benefiting those that occupy them. This said, the consideration of users during the planning stages is often overlooked. However, the good news…
Now there’s less than one month to go until we’ll be exhibiting at Ecobuild, why not draw some design inspiration from the story of this magnificent Putney Passivhaus? Having demolished the previous dwelling with the goal to create a fully sustainable home…
Bioclimatic architecture refers to the design of buildings and spaces that share a connection to nature. By taking account of cliÂmatic and enviÂronÂmenÂtal conÂdiÂtions, the interior of these buildings can achieve optimal therÂmal comÂfort. This term encompasses a number of design and archiÂtecÂtural eleÂments,…
In exactly one month's time, Caribbean Blinds will be exhibiting at Ecobuild, the UK's leading exhibition for the construction industry which places an emphasis on sustainable, innovative design. As the UK’s solar shading experts, the show offers an invaluable…
With Spring just around the corner, February is the ideal time to undertake any garden projects so you can enjoy your newly-transformed space to its full potential once the good weather arrives. With that in mind, here are some effortless-yet-effective ways for designing an elegant outside space that’s sure…
Despite the Government-sponsored initiative to build more ‘eco-friendly’ homes, we're beginning to see how this scheme has created many unforeseen, and potentially life-threatening problems. We recently came across this infographic which we felt provided a good representation of the rising issue…
With January almost complete, it’s time for the first of this year’s Meet The Team feature. Today we’re chatting to Domus who works as an Installation Technician transforming spaces up and down the country with our innovative external shading solutions. 1. How long have you worked at Caribbean Blinds?
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