Nick Barber BA(Hons) DipArch ARB RIBA

I established my practice in January 2013, having worked for 20 years as a salaried Architect; see my LinkedIn profile for more information.

During this time I gained wide-ranging experience in both small local and national commercial practice, enabling me to successfully service a diverse client base encompassing:

• Community based projects and sport facilities
• Conservation and listed buildings; change of use, renovation, extension and refurbishment
• Domestic; extension, conversion of redundant buildings, refurbishment, new build
• Development appraisals
• Residential; private, social, specialist care and developer led
• Educational buildings
• Healthcare facilities
• Industrial and commercial development
• Design & Build (client side or contractors side).

Much of the work in my portfolio has been generated through word of mouth, recommendation and repeat commissions.

I aim to design buildings that harmonise with their surroundings, fulfil their function and successfully incorporate principles of simplicity, sustainability, light and interaction. I believe it is only possible to achieve these goals by building honest, collaborative and enduring relationships with my clients and consultant teams.

Sustainable architecture

I have completed the Code for Sustainable Homes assessor course, which has provided further insight and understanding of the many factors that influence ‘sustainable’ architecture. I am well versed in ‘green’ building techniques and the requirements of CfSH and BREEAM as well as the underlying principles of Passivhaus.